OR HB2342

Increases hunting and fishing license fees for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in three phases: January 1, 2026, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2030, with increases ranging from approximately 8-15% per phase depending on license type

Raises resident annual hunting license from $34.50 to $45 and nonresident from $172 to $225 by 2030; resident annual angling license increases from $43 to $56 and nonresident from $109 to $155

Creates new annual ($9) and daily ($4) ocean fishing endorsements required to fish for species other than shellfish, salmon, and steelhead in ocean waters, with fees deposited into a new Marine Fisheries Enhancement Fund Subaccount

Increases commercial fishing license and permit fees by approximately 12% initially, with subsequent increases in 2028 and 2030, affecting boat licenses, fish buyer licenses, and various fishery-specific permits

Eliminates the separate albacore tuna landing license categories and raises landing fees (percentage of catch value) for commercial fish species including tuna, crab, shrimp, and groundfish