If you are planning to shoot live birds, either at the Master National event or in Pre-Master National training, you should know that Oregon has some very strict Statues regarding licensing.
Oregon considers pen-raised pheasants and ducks that are used for preserve shooting or retriever training to be game because once they are released to be shot, they could escape and become part of the current wildlife population. As a result, all gunners, both in Pre-National training and at the Master National event will need to get the proper licenses and permits as outlined below.
Required Licenses/Permits
- Gamebird Release Permit (no charge but group must have one in possession) https://myodfw.com/sites/default/files/2025-12/Game%20Bird%20Release%20Permit%20for%20Hunting%20Dog%20and%20Raptor%20Training%20Final%202026.pdf
- Gamebird Validation Stamp ($50.00, good from July 2026 to July 2027)
- Non-resident Hunting License
o 3-day license is $36.00 for each 3-day period
You may purchase a 3-day license for specifically designated dates and you may purchase multiple licenses at the same time. That means you can purchase three 3-day licenses to cover the entire event at your initial purchase. This is highly recommended for convenience and flexibility. The Master National Retriever Club will reimburse the cost of licensing for the event only (October 2 – 11). All costs incurred prior to the commencement of the event (i.e. pre-training) will be the responsibility of the handler.
License Locations
You may purchase the required permits/licenses online or at any of the locations listed below. These are all very convenient and within minutes of all hotels and venue locations in Roseburg.
- Online: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/
- At local ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) office
- 4192 N Umpqua Hwy
- At a Point-of-Sale license agents in Roseburg, OR
- *Waldron’s Outdoor Sports 450 NE Stephens Street Roseburg
- Bi- Mart 1381 NW GARDEN VLY BLVD
- Douglas County Farmer CO-OP 3171 NE Stephens St
- Walmart 2125 NW STEWART PKWY
- UMPQUA SURVIVAL 2896 NE Diamond Lake Blvd,
- Big 5 Sporting Goods 2655 NW STEWART PARKWAY
- COASTAL FARM AND HOME SUPPLY 782 NE Garden Valley Blvd
- FRED MEYER-ROSEBURG 929 NW GARDEN VALLEY BLVD
- Sportsman’s Warehouse 2122 NW Stewart Parkway
*The MNRC will set up a direct bill process at Waldron’s Outdoor Sports to provide licenses to Live Gunners working at the Event. This is beneficial in that you will not have to pay anything “out of pocket.” Licenses purchased at any other location (for event only) will require submission for reimbursement to Regional VP/Director, and include receipts.
- Hunting Licensing Requirements:
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/upland_bird/regulations/index.asp