Oregon Lawmakers Fund Wildlife Conservation Through New Tax

Mar 17, 2026 https://www.outdoorlife.com/category/fishing/

Oregon has found a new way to fund wildlife conservation by raising the statewide transient lodging tax, which will generate around $38 million a year for fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation. This revenue stream will flow consistently from year to year, and it's a landmark legislation that local hunters, anglers, and conservation groups have long supported. The new tax will benefit Oregon's fish and wildlife resources, and it's a unique approach to funding conservation efforts.