No 2007 Elk for Norm

[Norm]

Well, I just sold my house in Aloha and bought a place in Kalispell Montana. Since I didn't apply for a non-resident elk/deer combo, about the only tag I can get in MT is a non-resident whitetail doe permit. I will be shy of the six month residency requirements to get any other tags this season. Since I'm moving in early August I'll be a non-resident in Oregon also . So I guess I will have no resident options for tags this year.

On the plus side I'll be able to put in for some cool tags next year . I also spotted a couple of nice bucks on the neighbors property, so all I need is a hot tub with a bow rack and plant some deer forage next to the house. I'll call it, the hot tub of death .

I'll also be putting in my own 3D archery course .

View from deck hot tub area

[canes_venatici]

Stop. Just stop teasing us.

That looks like the Kalispell i remember...

[Klamanite]

Nice lookin' place. I'm curious though. Why are you not considered an Oregon resident for this year, or did you only live in Aloha for a short time?

[SImudBogger]

I'm pretty sure your oregon tags are still valid

[Norm]

I've lived in Oregon all my life, but I'll have a MT driver license by the time archery season opens. I'm guessing if I get checked I'll have a problem with MT ID and a resident Oregon license . It's kind of strange not being a legal resident of any state for the purpose of a hunting tag. I could probably buy resident tags in either state, but the chance of getting caught wouldn't be worth it.

[Klamanite]

I think you're still o.k. for Oregon as you obviously have filled the 6 mos residency requirements. I would make copies of your "old" drivers license and a couple of other documents that show you are/were a resident in Oregon this year. If you are checked, then it will easily explain the Montana license. Legally you were a resident in Oregon, so you should still have the right to buy resident tags for this state. I would also purchase them BEFORE you switch drivers licenses.

[Ildor]

Hate to see a guy miss out on a timing technicality.

[CombinationLicense]

Nice view there Norm - I am Jealous!

I would just call ODFW licensing division to get a clarification of your status. Buying your tags now and copying your ODL sounds like good advice too.



"CL"

[SImudBogger]

my uncle had the same situation when he moved to washignton, he hunted in oregon and everything was ok. He called ODFW and they told him he could legally hunt in oregon only for tags he bought or drew before he moved.

[toas243]

Norm do you have you Bow hunter certification ,if not you can`t hunt with your bow there any way

[DRUNK COWBOY]

Just go buy your Oregon Tags now. No problem and no questions asked.

[Norm]

Originally Posted by toas243

Norm do you have you Bow hunter certification ,if not you can`t hunt with your bow there any way

No bowhunter certification required, you just need proof you have bowhunted big game in another state(old tag or license) or sign a $5 affidavit .

Originally Posted by SImudBogger

my uncle had the same situation when he moved to washignton, he hunted in oregon and everything was ok. He called ODFW and they told him he could legally hunt in oregon only for tags he bought or drew before he moved.

Interesting, I might call and check with ODFW. Although the eight hour drive will be a killer.

[Jedcraft]

Right on! Can I be your new best friend? I grew up down in Frenchtown and have family there. Great country-tough winters.

[baltz526]

just fax your tag order into the odfw they will mail your tags to you. you have no legal problems with oregon residency. the order page is in the regulation book

[steelhead12]

you are fine to get oregon tags this year. my friend bought oregon elk tags afew years ago for him and his sons while they were in oregon, they moved to wisconsin and came back and hunted with no problem.they were oregon residents for half the year.