Or. Rev. Stat. § 497.002 (2026)

      497.002 “Resident” and “nonresident” defined. Except as provided in ORS 497.006, as used in this chapter:

      (1)(a) “Resident” means a person who has physically resided in this state for not less than six consecutive months immediately prior to the date of making application for a license, tag or permit issued by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

      (b) “Resident” does not include a person:

      (A) Who merely owns real property or pays property taxes in this state; or

      (B) Who claims resident privileges in another state or country for any purpose.

      (2) “Nonresident” means any person other than a resident. [1973 c.723 §41; 2021 c.128 §1]