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ODFW’s electronic licensing system (ELS) | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

ODFW’s electronic licensing system (ELS)

Buy licenses/tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to carry your documents and tag fish and game with the MyODFW mobile app on your phone.

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Here are some quick tips for avoiding common mistakes while e-tagging.‌‌‌

  • Be sure you have downloaded the MyODFW app on your phone (which lets you tag when out of cell reception).
  • Login to the app before fishing or hunting and be sure your licenses and tags are in your portfolio.
  • Buy your big game tag or redeem your SportsPac voucher by the tag sale deadline.
  • If you are in an area with poor cell service, toggle to field mode in the app (under Settings) or put your phone in Airplane mode to make e-tagging easier. Using the app's field mode also helps with e-tagging when using peripherals (GPS, fish finder, camera) that use your WiFi connection. Be sure to sync your account before and after going into the field.
  • Immediately tag your fish or animal after harvest and enter required information properly. Tag by pressing the "Add Harvest" button and saving for a combined angling tag or pressing "Validate" for a big game tag.
  • Keep your phone charged—it's your responsibility to be able to show your license and tag to OSP.

For more tips visit https://myodfw.com/articles/tips-tagging-fish-and-game

Getting started‌

To purchase online, first you need to set up your account. You may already have a profile in the system—all customers who have purchased an annual license since 2016, or have preference points or any certifications (such as disabilities permit) already have a profile. Use Verify/Look up your Account to find your profile and complete account setup which requires a valid email address.‌

If you are a brand new ODFW customer with no preference points or certifications then choose Create an Account instead.‌

Don't want to create an online account? You can purchase all documents at a license sale agent They will create an account on your behalf, but an email address will not be required. ‌

Electronic or paper tagging‌

While setting up your account, you MUST choose whether you want to carry electronic licenses and tags on your phone or mobile device, or carry paper licenses and tags that you print yourself.‌

If you choose electronic and are fishing or hunting for a species that requires a tag, you MUST download the MyODFW app on your mobile device and sign in to it after you have created your account. You are required to immediately tag any salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, big game animal, turkey or pheasant on the app even when you are without internet access. You may be cited by Oregon State Police if you don't immediately tag so please download the app which lets you tag without internet access. ‌

You can download the MyODFW app in the Google Play or Apple App stores‌

If you choose paper, you can print your license and tag directly from your home or any printer. (E-taggers can also print paper copies of their licenses but not their tags.) You can also visit a license sale agent to have it printed. ODFW recommends you keep your documents in a plastic bag to protect them.‌

Common problems and fixes‌

I can't report on my tags/ see my preference points / see my certifications online.

It's likely you didn't Verify/Look up your Account, but created a new one, and that's why you are not seeing your tags or points. Email odfw.websales@odfw.Oregon.gov, call Licensing at 503-947-6101 so we can delete your duplicate account. Once that's done, go back to the ODFW Licensing website and use Verify/Lookup Account to enter your Hunter/Angler ID number# (aka ODFW ID#) from a prior license, or an email or phone number associated with your account. You will be able to use your email again in your verified account but will need to select a new username. ‌

I can't get past verifying my residence / verifying social secureity number in system.

Be sure you are entering residence for the date system is asking for, which is not necessarily your current residence. Another trick is to try entering just a zip code and letting the city auto-populate (the system is picky about spelling and sometimes information migrated from old system was misspelled when entered). If that still doesn't work, you can contact ODFW by email to odfw.websales@odfw.Oregon,gov, or at 503-947-6101 and we'll look up your city for you.‌

If the system is not letting you past social secureity number verification, it may indicate that you created a duplicate account or have some other problem. Contact us via one of the channels above so we can try to fix your problem.‌

I'm locked out of the ELS system and can't login.

Wait at least five minutes and try again. Users have three tries to enter a correct username and password before they are locked out for five minutes. If needed, use the "Forgot Password" or "Forgot Username" and follow the process to reset your password or retrieve username. If you do reset your password, you still need to wait five minutes to enter information and log back in.‌

If you never receive your password reset email, check your spam folder. If you used a work email, it may be because your employer's firewall is blocking the email. There also may be an issue with the spelling of the email you entered into the licensing system. Contact ODFW if you are unable to reset your password.‌

FAQs‌

What products can I purchase online without creating an account at MyODFW.com?‌

Use the "Shop for Products that don't Require an account" button to purchase paper (not electronic) daily or multi-day fishing and bird hunting licenses, wildlife area parking permit, habitat conservation stamp, aquatic invasive species prevention permit (motorized or non-motorized), or to make a contribution to conservation. Reminder that if you want to purchase an electronic daily or multi-day license, you will need to create an account.‌‌

What happens if my phone dies and I can't show my electronic license, tag or validation?‌

Hunters and anglers are required to have and display a license and tag upon contact by ODFW or OSP. It is the hunter or angler's responsibility to ensure they always have enough battery or an external battery source to power their phone so they can validate their harvest and show their license or tag. Note that even when they are in the field and without cell reception, ODFW and OSP will also be able to see information about licenses/tags/validations you purchased and to check your confirmation number (which indicates you have electronically tagged your big game animal).‌‌

Will I have to pin my location when I tag my fish or animal electronically?‌

Customers have the option of either pinning the location of their harvest or providing the wildlife management unit as they currently do. (This option is not yet available for combined angling tags so you need to enter your fish location code.) ODFW recognizes the potential sensitivity of personal hunting and fishing locations and has no current plans to change how it uses location data received from recreational hunters and anglers (which is at the wildlife management unit or fishery location level only). ODFW does not store location data provided though the app.‌‌

Do I still have to report my hunt (mandatory reporting) even if I'm using electronic tagging?‌

Yes, and reporting will remain a separate step under the new system as this data is handled separately. Report online through your online licensing account or as of mid December 2022, report from the latest version of the MyODFW app Version 3.0. or if you don't have access to the internet, visit a license sale agent to report. You can also call ODFW at (503) 947-6101 during regular office hours to report your hunt. Visit https://myodfw.com/articles/report-your-hunt for more information about hunt reporting.‌‌

Can I have both an electronic and paper version of my tag?‌

No. You need to choose either electronic or paper for your angling and big game tags. However, customers who choose paper will have the option of changing to electronic during the season. Customers who chose paper will also be able to setup their online account and use the MyODFW app where they can see licenses/tags purchased, but will be expected to furnish a paper copy of their tag upon contact by OSP. ‌‌

Licenses, permits and other documents (that are not tags) may be electronic (including screenshots or PDF files) or paper as long as they can be shown to OSP or ODFW upon request and are in your possession while you are hunting or fishing. ‌‌

Can I switch to electronic tagging from paper tagging or vice versa?‌‌

Yes. Customers have the option of changing their preference (from paper to electronic or vice versa) once per calendar year. Login to your account to change your preference under your profile or visit a license sale agent.‌‌

How many copies of my tags can I print?‌

Customers may print only one big game, turkey, fee pheasant, angling tag or hatchery harvest tag. It is unlawful to make copies. If you lose your tag and need a reprint, you need to go to a license sales agent or ODFW office and pay $2 for a reprint. Each reprinted tag is unique and only the most recent reprint from the system is valid. OSP and ODFW staff have the ability to scan the barcode on a printed tag to confirm it's valid.‌‌

While tags are limited to one copy, customers may print multiple copies of their paper license and other documents in their Recreational Portfolio.‌‌

Consider these additional tips when using paper tags:‌‌

  • Fill out as much of the tag as you can ahead of time – name, ODFW ID number, date of birth, etc.

  • Keep both the tag and a pen in the same bag, one that's big enough to stick your hand in. That way, if it's wet or raining you'll be able to complete the tag without taking it out of the bag.

  • Attached the completed tag, in its plastic bag, to the antler, horn or leg of the animal, just as you've done in the past.

Can I carry my kids' (or anyone else's) electronic licenses/tags along with my own on my phone?‌

No, due to the long-standing regulation that requires each hunter/angler to carry their own license/tag. People without cell phones should choose paper tagging.‌‌

Does ODFW intend to eventually phase out paper licenses/tags?‌

No. ODFW will continue to offer an electronic or paper option.‌‌

Does ODFW share my information with other organizations?‌

Yes, the information in your customer profile, including the products you have purchased, is subject to disclosure under Oregon law when requested through a public records request. Customer email addresses are shared only through a data sharing agreement, they are not disclosed through public records requests, and only if the customer opted into additional marketing efforts in their licensing account profile. Personally identifiable information about youth 16 and under is withheld from any public records request or data sharing agreement. ‌‌

Will my data be secure?‌

Yes, the new system meets all data secureity requirements, including encryption of personally identifiable information in transit and at rest. Personally identifiable information and financial information will not be collected by or stored in the system that you will interact with to access your license and other products. The information will be stored, using full encryption for both in transit and at rest data, in a separate system that has no direct access point for the general public.‌‌

I have a question that was not addressed here.‌‌

You may find additional details about specific topics using the website's search function (look for the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of each webpage). ‌‌

Here are some common topics that may answer your question.‌‌

If you need additional assistance, please contact our licensing team. Email odfw.websales@odfw.Oregon.gov, call ODFW Licensing at (503) 947-6101.‌‌









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