Private Land OTC Cow Tag

[Oregon-hunter]

Hello,
Looking at gaining access for my wife to harvest a cow this year with the OTC cow tag.

Obviously not for free. Can be west side or east side.

Let me know if you have private land or connections.

Thank you,

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[bionic knees]

what is an "otc" cow tag?

 

[Oregon-hunter]

what is an "otc" cow tag?

Over the counter…

 

[bionic knees]

Over the counter…

and where do you get this "over the counter" cow elk tag?

 

[Oregon-hunter]

and where do you get this "over the counter" cow elk tag?

read page 48 in the regulations.

 

[Tlock]

Is that the Willamette elk tag?

 

[bionic knees]

read page 48 in the regulations.

ya, ok, I see it now. good luck.

Is that the Willamette elk tag?

it is what used to be called damage pool. nearly 100% private land.

 

[Tlock]

Should be a easy one to fill if you find the right land owner. The elk are not well liked by the farmers

 

[Koda]

I know people whove hunted these tags and they are not easy at all to fill unless your the landowner himself and live on the property. The problem is the elk in these areas range is much larger than the landowners property... if the elk show up or pass thru, you have to drop everything. If you can get access to a very very very large property it might be better... good luck.

 

[bionic knees]

I know people whove hunted these tags and they are not easy at all to fill unless your the landowner himself and live on the property. The problem is the elk in these areas range is much larger than the landowners property... if the elk show up or pass thru, you have to drop everything. If you can get access to a very very very large property it might be better... good luck.

my thoughts exactly, that is why I never pursued on of those tags, landowners aren't nearly as friendly as they used to be. you may be able to get on someones property but be prepared to pay a hefty fee. probably cheaper to buy beef!

 

[cameron25]

I think you used to be able to get these damage cow tags as an additional tag, but since now its your only elk tag you can get, it just isnt something that interests me. My uncle and his friend hunt these tags and usually get an elk or 2, but that landowner wont let anyone new hunt there. Good luck on the search

 

[Deavis]

Landowners bubblegumed to ODFW about damage.

ODFW issued tags.

Landowners wont allow public access or charge hefty hunting fees.

Sounds about right for Oregon.

 

[Tlock]

Landowners bubblegumed to ODFW about damage.

ODFW issued tags.

Landowners wont allow public access or charge hefty hunting fees.

Sounds about right for Oregon.

I have never ran into that in my area. That's bs if that's the case

 

[Alderman]

I have never ran into that in my area. That's bs if that's the case

Landowners bubblegumed to ODFW about damage.

ODFW issued tags.

Landowners wont allow public access or charge hefty hunting fees.

Sounds about right for Oregon.

If you don't like it, buy your own property and do what you want. My land, my rules.

 

[Deavis]

If you don't like it, buy your own property and do what you want. My land, my rules.

Fair.

I actually own 53% of Oregon. I have no problem filling tags.

 

[Tlock]

If you don't like it, buy your own property and do what you want. My land, my rules.

I guess I have a in with my occupation. I know where your coming from and completely understand it. People in general mistreat private property. I have a very small group that is allowed to hunt on my property

 

[Alderman]

Fair.

I actually own 53% of Oregon. I have no problem filling tags.

Sure you do. Then why are on here crying about private land owners? I think your tag filling is wishful thinking.

 

[Tlock]

Sure you do. Then why are on here crying about private land owners? I think your tag filling is wishful thinking.

It's all about who you know! The land owners I work for are all good people. Trust is a 2 way street

 

[GI JEW 555]

Landowners bubblegumed to ODFW about damage.

ODFW issued tags.

Landowners wont allow public access or charge hefty hunting fees.

Sounds about right for Oregon.

I don't think that's just an Oregon thing. If you worked your arse off to get that property , are then fortunate in receiving tags for animal damage… I don't think you would just let anyone on for free.

Hell most people don't respect that 53% you own now do they? Let alone private property… Would you really chance it or ask for a fee to make sure your covered?

I would suggest to the OP in putting a few post out there just as he's done. I think offering to split game, do work, pay a fee, and or barter is what will go further than complaining about land owners charging fees.

IMPO I think you will get further on other forums that pertain strictly to hunting. Best of luck and hope your wife is able to put something on the ground this year.

 

[RVTECH]

I don't think that's just an Oregon thing. If you worked your arse off to get that property , are then fortunate in receiving tags for animal damage… I don't think you would just let anyone on for free.

Heck no you wouldn't - and then are probably pretty dang selective with those you MIGHT let on - regardless of what the charge might be.

A LOT of people seem to have the opinion landowners have no problem letting anyone on their property to hunt - as though they are doing the landowners some sort of a 'favor' or something, but this ain't the case.

Personally I am 'on the fence' about landowners charging exorbitant fees to hunt on their property - especially if the tags are say 'destructive' based and not say, 'land owner preference' but thats another 6 pack....