Guides · Feral hog laws by state · Checked September 30, 2026
Feral hog laws in Oregon
In Oregon, feral swine are predatory animals on private land and can be hunted year-round on public lands with a hunting license. On private land you need no license if you have the landowner's permission.
The rules at a glance
- Legal status
- On private land, feral swine are defined as predatory animals. ODFW calls them an invasive, non-native species. source
- Season
- Year-round on public lands. source
- License
- Public land: hunting license. Private land: none, with the landowner's permission. source
- Bag limit
- None. source
- Trapping
- Not stated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Moving live hogs
- Not stated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Night hunting
- Not stated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Eradication or bounty
- State law requires land managers to report and remove feral swine from their property. source
What makes Oregon different
In a December 2023 update, ODFW says it is not aware of any feral swine populations in the state and calls control and eradication a success story. It asks hunters to stay vigilant and report signs.
Where to report hogs
Call 888-268-9219 or your local ODFW office. The number comes from an ODFW page last updated in 2015.
Every state also has a USDA Wildlife Services office. The federal feral swine program (Squeal on Pigs!) links to yours.
Knowing the rules is half of it
Whether you hunt, trap or call it in, it helps to know what is actually on your land.
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Sources
Checked against these official pages on September 30, 2026. Due for a re-check by September 30, 2027.
Rules next door
This guide is informational. Wildlife and animal-health rules change and can vary by county. Always confirm current rules with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife before acting.