Poaching (illegal take of wildlife or fish), trespassing, littering, theft, destroying of property and road closure violations affect all Oregonians.
Poaching wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future generations of wildlife, impacts communities and the economy, and creates enforcement challenges. People who “work” the system and falsely apply for resident license or tags are not legally hunting or angling and are considered poachers.
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association and the Oregon State Marine Board.
The TIP program offers cash rewards or preference point rewards to people who provide information that leads to an arrest or issuance of a citation, to a suspect, for the unlawful killing of wildlife, and/or waste of big game. When making a report, provide as much of the following information as possible:
- Description of suspicious activity or violation
- Date, time and location of activity
- Description of any vehicle involved
- Name and/or description of suspect(s)
- Type of wildlife involved
Complete our online form below or, download a paper copyform and return to us in person, call us, e-mail, fax, or mail. ONLINE FORM
TIPs are anonymous.
Poaching is a critical issue affecting the health and sustainability of our state’s fish and wildlife populations. It’s up to all of us to ensure that future generations experience Oregon’s fish and wildlife. The mission of Protect Oregon’s Wildlife – Turn In Poachers – a collaboration between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife (OSP F&W) and the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) with the support of members of the conservation, recreation and business community – is to conduct anti-poaching education efforts and promote incentives that will inspire Oregonians to report the illegal killing of birds, wildlife and fish. Future generations deserve to experience Oregon’s fish and wildlife.