The 2009 Oregon Big Game Regulations are now available to view / download / print at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/big_game/r...09biggameregsweb.pdf

Information on the raffles is on pages 21 through 23, with the raffle ticket order form being on the bottom of page 23.

The application deadline for the controlled hunts is May 15th, 2009.

Good luck!

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Yet another state agency extending it's application deadline...

From: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2009/may/051209b.asp

Controlled hunt deadline extended through Tuesday, May 19

Date: May 12, 2009

Contact: Michelle Dennehy (503) 947-6022 / (503) 931-2748, Fax: (503) 947-6009

SALEM, Ore.—The controlled hunt application deadline has been extended through Tuesday, May 19 11:59 PT due to a slowdown in ODFW’s point-of-sale system affecting sales online and at license agents.

The high volume of sales activity is believed to be the cause of the slowdown. Within the past week, more than 90,000 applications have been processed, compared to about 43,000 the previous week.

As of today, 229,775 applications have been processed, but ODFW estimates there are about 200,000 more to go. (Last year, 420,000 controlled hunt applications were submitted.)

“Processing licenses at point-of-sale agents has taken longer than usual,” said ODFW License Services Manager DeAnna Erickson. “We want to make sure everyone has a chance to apply for a big game hunt.”

ODFW and the system supplier are working on solutions.

Some of Oregon’s big game hunts are limited entry, including almost all rifle hunting of deer and elk east of the Cascades and pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goat hunts. Hunters must apply for these “controlled” hunts by mid-May each year.

To apply, visit an ODFW office that sells licenses or a point-of-sale agent; apply online; mail an application found on page 15 of the 2009 Oregon Big Game Regulations to ODFW Licensing, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303 (must be postmarked by May 19); or fax an application to 503 947-6117/6113 (must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT May 19).

Hunters are reminded to check store and office hours of ODFW license agents. Even stores open 24 hours may not have staff available to do license sales at all hours. Stores have also been known to stop accepting customers because of long lines on deadline day. ODFW offices that sell licenses close at 5 p.m.

Hunters are also reminded that June 1 is the deadline to make any changes or corrections to controlled hunt applications. Call ODFW’s licensing division at (503) 947-6101 to make a change or use this form.

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I checked Oregon's website today and was greeted with this in bold on their home page: Controlled hunt deadline extended to June 1st


The below news release is from: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2009/may/051409.asp

Controlled hunt deadline extended until June 1: Draw and results notification also delayed

Date:
May 14, 2009

Contact:
Michelle Dennehy (503) 947-6022 or (503) 931-2748
Rick Hargrave (503) 947-6020 or (503) 559-1592
Fax: (503) 947-6009

SALEM, Ore.— ODFW has extended the controlled hunt deadline until June 1 due to the large volume of applications and a slowdown in the license sales system.

“We understand the frustration customers and license sales vendors are experiencing and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused,” said Roy Elicker, ODFW director. “We are dealing with a system problem that has slowed down service, and we are working around the clock with our vendor, Outdoor Central, to get the problem fixed.”

Typically every year, May 15 is the controlled hunt deadline. On May 12, ODFW extended the deadline to May 19 due to a slowdown in the license sales system believed to be caused by the high volume of sales activity in the days leading up to the deadline. The system continues to be slow so ODFW is extending the deadline further.

To ease the long lines, ODFW is making mail/fax order controlled hunt applications available at all ODFW offices and license sales locations. The application is also available on page 15 of the 2009 Oregon Big Game Regulations. Individuals can also download the application from the ODFW website. It's called 2009 Big Game Mail Order Application Form under Licenses and Fees section of Web site.

Hunters can fill out the application and either drop it off at an ODFW office; mail it to ODFW Licensing, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303; or fax it to 503 947-6117/6113. Mailed applications must be postmarked by June 1; dropped-off applications given to an ODFW office by close-of-business or 5 p.m. on June 1; and faxed applications received by 11:59 p.m. PT June 1.

Hunters are also encouraged to apply for controlled hunts online. Online sales are not experiencing the slowness that sales at license agents are, especially when done early in the morning or later in the evening.

Hunters need to purchase a hunting license and obtain a Hunter/Angler ID number before they can apply for a controlled hunt, but the license purchase can be made simultaneously. Hunter/Angler ID numbers stay the same from year to year, so even if you have not yet purchased a 2009 hunting license, you can write in your past ID number on your application.

The deadline extension will also delay the controlled hunt draw and results notification. The draw will occur by June 15 instead of June 5 and hunters will be mailed results notification no later than July 1, rather than by June 20. Draw results are usually made available online at the same time that notification postcards mailed. Any leftover controlled hunt tags will go on sale July 15 at 10 a.m. PT rather than July 1.

“We recognize these delays may impact planning for the fall hunts and we apologize again for any inconvenience,” said Elicker.

Some of Oregon’s big game hunts are limited entry, including almost all rifle hunting of deer and elk east of the Cascades and pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goat hunts. These hunts require a controlled hunt application.

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Raffle winners were drawn last Saturday night...

From: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/res...s/raffle_winners.asp


2009 BIG GAME RAFFLE WINNERS

Bighorn Sheep
Winner: Charles Johnson, New Brighton, MN
1st Alternate: Claude Sanchez, Sante Fe, NM
2nd Alternate: Raymond Wurdinger, Dayton, OR

Rocky Mountain Goat
Winner: Shane Gilthvedt, Davenport, WA
1st Alternate: Mat McDowell, Salem, OR
2nd Alternate: Kenneth Rasmussen, Sublimity, OR

Draw results are now available on-line at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/res...me/controlled_hunts/