SALEM — The age at which youth are required to have a license for hunting and fishing in 2016 has been lowered from 14 to 12, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, while the cost of the license is lower than in previous years.

The cost of the combination hunting/fishing/shellfishing license is $10. A tag for catching salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut is an additional $5. The combined cost of $15 is a considerable reduction from the $41.75 price in 2015.

The single, discounted youth combination license for children 12-17 now allows youth license holders to take part in all three activities. Previously, a separate license was required for each. Visit ODFW at www.odfw.com.