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OKLAHOMA
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HUNTING
OKLAHOMA
FALL 2018 – S P R I N G 2019
O F F I C I A L R E G U L AT I O N G U I D E
DEPARTM EN T OF
W ILD
LIFE CONSE RVATION
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA BIG GAME SEASONS
Mary Fallin Big Game Regulations�������������������������13
Governor
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
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Bear��������������������������������������������������������21
John D. Groendyke, Enid GENERAL
Chairman
Bill Brewster, Marietta
INFORMATION OTHER SPECIES
Vice Chairman Regulation Changes������������������������������� 2 Mountain Lion���������������������������������������21
Leigh Gaddis, Ada Licenses, Permits and Exemptions������ 4 Turkey�����������������������������������������������������22
Secretary
Field Tagging & Checking��������������������10 Upland Game Birds������������������������������24
James V. Barwick, Edmond
General Hunting Regulations��������������12 Migratory Game Birds��������������������������25
Robert S. Hughes II, Bartlesville
Bruce Mabrey, Okmulgee
Hunter Orange Requirements�������������13 Small Game�������������������������������������������35
Dan Robbins, Altus Hunter Education����������������������������������15 Feral Hog�����������������������������������������������35
John P. Zelbst, Meers Sunrise / Sunset Times������������������������39 Furbearer Hunting / Trapping��������������36
OLAP Regulations��������������������������������40 Reptile / Amphibian Regulations��������38
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT Department-Managed Area Rules�����42
OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Wildlife Department Offices�����������������62 SPECIAL
J.D. Strong Partners in Conservation���������Appendix REGULATIONS
Director
Game Wardens�������������������������Appendix Public Hunting Lands���������������������������45
Melinda Sturgess-Streich
Assistant Director of
Administration & Finance
Wade Free
Assistant Director of Operations
Alan Peoples
Chief, Wildlife Division
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Barry Bolton
Chief, Fisheries Division
Nels Rodefeld
FISH & WILDLIFE REGULATIONS APP
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Bill Hale
Chief, Law Enforcement Division Available on iPhone & Android
Skylar St.Yves
Editor Visit us at wildlifedepartment.com
Ron Smith
Senior Biologist & Co-Editor
CONTRIBUTING STAFF
Michael Chrisman, Nathan Erdman,
Wade Farrar, Josh Richardson,
Jerry Shaw
Cover photo by
Colin Berg
This booklet is a summary of Titles 29 and 800 of the Oklahoma Statutes governing fish and wildlife laws as
established by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. It is not a legal document. For a complete
OKLAHOMA listing of official regulations, you can check out copies of current Oklahoma statutes through your local
library, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State’s web site at www.sos.ok.gov and click on the “Administrative
Rules” tab, or visit www.lsb.state.ok.us and click on “OK Statutes and Constitution.”
DEPARTM EN T OF
W ILD
LIFE CONSE RVATION
2018-2019 OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDE 1
REGULATION CHANGES
REGULATION CHANGES FOR 2018-2019
The following are brief descriptions of regulation changes for the 2018-2019 seasons.
This summary of regulation changes is intended to be used as a reference only. You are
required to be familiar with all the changes to regulations that apply to each of these items.
• Fall Turkey Gun: The following • Kaw WMA: Trapping - those lands
counties are now open to fall turkey north of River Road on the Arkansas
gun tom-only harvest: Cleveland, River Arm and north of Ferguson Road
Garvin, Johnston, Lincoln, Marshall, on the Beaver Creek Arm are also
Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL
McClain, Oklahoma, Pontotoc and open to statewide trapping methods
Pottawatomie. from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28. See page 53.
• NEW Arbuckle Springs WMA: • Packsaddle WMA: Rail and gallinule
Public hunting area. See page 45. are same as statewide seasons. See
About This Guide
page 56.
• Legal Firearms: Clips or magazines
of all .22 caliber firearms are no longer • Schultz WMA: Spring turkey hunting
restricted to a maximum of seven hours close at 7:00 p.m. daily. See
rounds of ammunition. There is no page 58.
maximum rounds of ammunition
• Shorb WMA: Spring turkey hunting This high-quality guide is offered to you
restriction.
hours close at 7:00 p.m. daily. See by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
• Raccoon: Beginning Dec. 1, 2018, page 58. Conservation through its unique partner-
there is no daily/season bag limit. See
• Waurika Lake Corps of Engineers ship with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC.
page 36.
Land: Spring turkey season is same
• Squirrel: Daily bag limit increased as statewide seasons. The revenue generated through ad sales
to 25. Possession limit after first day significantly lowers production costs and
• Deep Fork NWR: Spring turkey is generates savings. These savings translate
increased to 50. See page 35.
controlled hunts only. Rabbit open
into additional funds for other important
• Altus-Lugert WMA: Deer Gun Dec. 1 - Jan. 31. Deer archery -
open the first nine days only. Closed contact Refuge for special restrictions. agency programs.
to antlerless hunting. Archery, Pursuit with hounds is open Dec. 1 If you have any feedback or are inter-
shotguns with slugs and muzzloading - Jan. 31, squirrel, rabbit and raccoon
ested in advertising, please contact us at
equipment only. Youth Deer Gun only. Waterfowl - contact Refuge for
closed to antlerless hunting. Archery, special restrictions. See page 49. 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com
shotguns with slugs and muzzloading
• Ozark Plateau NWR: All hunting Graphic Design:
equipment only. See page 45.
seasons are closed. Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey,
• Grady County WMA: The following
• Shotgun Pellet Size: No person in Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski
seasons are same as statewide
the field may possess or attempt to
dates, except closed during deer
harvest any wildlife, except waterfowl
muzzleloader season and the first
and crane, with a shotgun using shot
nine days of deer gun season: Turkey
larger than #4 buckshot. See page 12.
Fall Gun, Quail, Squirrel, Rabbit,
Crow, Dove, Rail and Gallinule, Snipe, • Oklahoma Self-Defense Act: Under
Woodcock, Trapping, Pursuit with the provisions of this act, a person may
Hounds, Predator/Furbearer Calling carry a firearm on any private or public
and Waterfowl. See page 51. state lands. See page 12.
FREE
HUNTING DAYS:
SEPT. 1-2, 2018
Do you know someone who wants to try hunting? This guide is also
Take them afield the first weekend in September. No
hunting license is required for Oklahoma residents available online at
Kurt Kuklinski
on Free Hunting Days! Introduce someone to hunting
this season!
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Shooters & Hunters:
Help Prevent Wildfires.
T
he target shooting and hunting
community prides itself on being safe • Make it a point to know the
and responsible with firearms in all regulations and rules related to
situations—from using them outdoors to storing shooting in areas experiencing dry
them safely at home. Sometimes, however, and hot conditions, whether on public
unusual conditions such as extremely dry or private land or at shooting ranges.
environments require an extra level of awareness Many national forests, for example, do
and safety on the part of shooters. not allow recreational shooting when
Wildfires have many possible causes. The National fire restrictions are in effect.
Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association • Consider the type of ammunition and
for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds targets you are using. Minimize the
all shooters that during dry and hot weather risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed
conditions their use of certain ammunition and
ammunition, ammunition with steel-core
targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF
components, tracer rounds or exploding
reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well
targets in fire-prone areas.
as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the
potential consequences of their activities in fire- • Remember that equipment, such as
prone environments. cars and ATVs, can have extremely
hot exhaust systems that could
ignite dry vegetation, so park only in
designated areas.
• Extinguish and dispose of smoking
materials safely.
• Follow guidelines to extinguish
campfires.
• Warn others of potential dangers and
behaviors for starting wildfires.
• Report any wildfire you see to
authorities.
• Spread this message to other target
shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
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LICENSES & PERMITS
Hunting Licenses
License requirements are listed by game animal throughout this book. For many wildlife species a “hunting license” is one of those require-
ments. There are many different types of “hunting licenses” that meet this requirement, and rather than listing all of them with every species,
we have listed them below. So, if a “hunting license” is required, you must possess any one of the following:
IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT
A “HUNTING LICENSE” IS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Annual Hunting License
• Annual Combination Hunting/Fishing License
• Annual Youth Hunting License
• Annual Youth Combination Hunting/Fishing License
• Fiscal-Year Hunting License
• Fiscal-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing License
• Fiscal-Year Youth Hunting License
IF YOU ARE A NONRESIDENT
• Fiscal-Year Youth Combination Hunting/Fishing License
A “HUNTING LICENSE” IS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• 5-Year Hunting License
• 5-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing License • Nonresident Annual Hunting License
• 5-Year Disability Hunting License • Nonresident Fiscal-Year Hunting License
• Lifetime Hunting License • Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License
• Lifetime Combination Hunting/Fishing License Note: Nonresidents who hold a resident lifetime license
• Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting/Fishing (hunting or combination) have the same exemptions as a resi-
License (under 60 percent disability) dent lifetime license-holder.
• Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting/Fishing The Nonresident Lifetime Hunting, Nonresident Lifetime Combination
License (60 percent or more disability) Hunting/Fishing, Lifetime Nonresident Small Game Hunting and Lifetime
• Lifetime Senior Citizen Hunting License Nonresident Combination Small Game Hunting/Fishing licenses are no
• Lifetime Senior Citizen Combination Hunting/Fishing longer available for purchase. However, these licenses are honored
for people already possessing one.
License
RESIDENT VS. NONRESIDENT
What’s the difference?
A “Resident” is any individual who has an established residence in Oklahoma for
a period of not less than 60 consecutive days immediately preceding the date the
application for a license is submitted. (Note: For the lifetime, senior, and 5-year licenses,
the period of residency must be six months or more. For lifetime and senior
lifetime, applicants must intend to remain Oklahoma residents as specified
OK on application.) The burden of establishing proof of residency is on the person
Using Our Obsession to Preserve Yours! claiming residency status. A person holding a valid driver license shall be deemed
to be a resident of the state issuing the license or permit.
For a valid Oklahoma driver license to be used as the sole source of proof of residency,
it shall have been issued not less than 60 days prior to submission of the application. If a
person does not hold a valid driver license, the Department may consider other reliable
documentation for establishing proof of residency including, but not limited to, resident
income tax returns, voter registration, motor vehicle or vessel registrations, and other
public records documenting residence.
Residency status of children younger than 18 is presumed to be that of the custodial
parent, including a custodial parent when there is a joint custody order and the physical
custody of the child is shared by both parents, or legal guardian unless otherwise
documented. Ownership or possession of real property in the state by a person residing
outside the state shall not qualify the person as a resident. A person is
not entitled to claim multiple states of residence, with the exception of
active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and any dependents,
when applying for annual licenses.
Waterfowl • Upland KS
TX AR
Turkeys A “Nonresident” is any individual who is a resident of another state or
who has resided in Oklahoma for a period of less than 60 days, regardless
Small & Large Game of whether he or she intends to make Oklahoma his or her home.
Shoulder Mounts
to Life Size
105 Pecan St, Kaw City, OK 580-269-2718 All active-duty U.S. military personnel regardless of duty station or
state of residency along with their dependents may purchase any
resident annual license with documentation of active-duty status.
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I’m a Resident Hunter. What Licenses Do I Need?
This is a reference chart only. Please read through this guide for complete information about hunter education, license requirements, and exemp-
tions. This chart does not apply to good-for-life licenses such as the lifetime hunting or senior citizen licenses. See page 9 for information on lifetime
licenses exemptions.
Species Hunted License(s) residents need:
Deer: Archery Hunting license & Deer archery license for each deer hunted (must be valid for the current calendar year)
Deer: Youth Gun All: Youth deer gun license (antlered or antlerless) for each deer hunted. In addition:
• 16-17 years old: hunting license
• Younger than 16: exempt from hunting license
• Youths may also harvest a turkey in counties having a fall rifle turkey season, provided the hunter has a Fall
turkey license.
Deer: Muzzleloader Hunting license & Deer muzzleloader license (antlered or antlerless) for each deer hunted
Deer: Gun Hunting license & Deer gun license (antlered or antlerless) for each deer hunted
Deer: Holiday Antlerless Hunting license & Holiday antlerless deer gun license
Elk Hunting license & Elk license for each elk hunted and written landowner permission
Antelope Hunting license & Antelope license for each antelope hunted and written landowner permission
Bear: Archery Hunting license & Bear license (Must be purchased prior to the start of archery season.)
Bear: Muzzleloader Hunting license & Bear license
(must be purchased prior to the start of muzzleloader season).
An unfilled bear archery license is also valid
Squirrel, Rabbit or Prairie Dog Hunting license
Hog (feral swine) No hunting license is required to pursue hog, except on public lands (see page 35 for public land information.)
However, individuals pursuing hog on private land during any open big game gun or muzzleloader seasons
must have the appropriate license for that season.
Quail & Pheasant Hunting license
Turkey: Fall Archery Hunting license & Fall turkey license
Turkey: Fall Gun Hunting license & Fall turkey license
Turkey: Youth Spring Hunting license & Spring turkey license
Turkey: Spring Hunting license & Spring turkey license for each bird hunted
Dove, Rail (sora & Virginia), Gallinule (purple gallinule Hunting license & HIP (Harvest Information Program) permit
& common moorhen), Woodcock, Common Snipe
Teal, Resident Canada Goose, Hunting license & HIP (Harvest Information Program) permit & State Waterfowl Stamp & Federal Migratory Bird
Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese) Stamp
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
Licenses and Permits are Valid From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 (Unless Otherwise Noted)
ALL PURCHASED LICENSES AND PERMITS MUST BE CARRIED ON YOUR PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHILE AFIELD
All of these licenses or permits are valid from July 1 to June 30, annually. May be purchased by senior citizens who will turn 65 years old or older during the current
These licenses are valid for five (5) years from date of purchase. calendar year.
Available online and through ODWC headquarters. Bear licenses have purchase deadlines. See page 21 for more information.
Resident License Costs
(see page 4 for residency requirements)
License / Permit Cost License / Permit Cost
Resident Annual Hunting $25 Resident Bear $101
Resident Combination Hunting/Fishing $42 Turkey (spring or fall) $10
Resident Youth Hunting (valid for 16 & 17 years old only) $5 Fur License (Bobcat - Raccoon - River Otter - Gray/Red Fox)
$10
Resident Youth Combination Hunting/Fishing (valid from Dec. 1 - Feb. 28)
$9
(valid for 16 & 17 years old only) Resident Annual Trapping (valid from Dec. 1 - Feb. 28) $10
Resident Fiscal-Year Hunting (valid July 1 to June 30) $32 Oklahoma Waterfowl (waterfowl stamp) $10
Resident Fiscal-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing $53 Federal Duck Stamp (at post office or duckstamp.com) $25
(valid July 1 to June 30)
Federal Harvest Information Program (HIP Permit) Free online $3
Resident Youth Fiscal-Year Hunting $7
(valid for 16 & 17 years old only, valid July 1 to June 30) Federal Sandhill Crane Permit Free online $3
Resident Youth Fiscal-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing Resident 5-Year Hunting $88
$19
(valid for 16 & 17 years old only, valid July 1 to June 30) $148
Resident 5-Year Combination Hunting/Fishing
Resident Disability Hunting (see page 8 for details) $10 Lifetime Hunting $625
Resident Deer Archery $20 Lifetime Combination Hunting/Fishing $775
Resident Deer Muzzleloader (antlered) $20 $15
Lifetime Senior Citizen Hunting
Resident Deer Muzzleloader (antlerless) $20
Lifetime Senior Citizen Combination Hunting/Fishing $25
Resident Deer Gun (antlered) $20
Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting/Fishing
Resident Deer Gun (antlerless) $20 $200
(under 60 percent disability)
Resident Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun $20 Lifetime Disabled Veteran Combination Hunting/Fishing
$25
Resident Youth Deer Archery (under 18) $10 (60 percent or more disability)
Resident Youth Muzzleloader (antlered) (under 18) $10 Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide
$26
hunting or fishing privileges)
Resident Youth Muzzleloader (antlerless) (under 18) $10
3-Day Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide hunt-
Resident Youth Deer Gun (antlered) (under 18) $10 $15
ing or fishing privileges)
Resident Youth Deer Gun (antlerless) (under 18) $10 Land Access Permit (Honobia Creek WMA & Three Rivers WMA) $40
Resident Youth Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun (under 18) $10 3-Day Resident Special Use Land Access Permit
$10
Resident Elk $51 (for nonhunting/nonfishing users at Honobia & Three Rivers WMA)
Resident Antelope $51 5-Day Rattlesnake Permit (see page 8 for details) $5
Nonresident License Costs
(see page 4 for definition of nonresident)
License / Permit Cost License / Permit Cost
Nonresident Annual Hunting (not valid for antelope, bear, deer or elk) $142 Nonresident Antelope $306
Nonresident Fiscal-Year Hunting Nonresident Bear $506
$176
(not valid for antelope, bear, deer or elk) Turkey (spring or fall) $10
Nonresident 5-Day Hunting Fur License (Bobcat - Raccoon - River Otter - Gray/Red Fox)
$75 $51
(not valid for antelope, bear, deer, elk, turkey or quail) (valid from Dec. 1 - Feb. 28)
Nonresident Deer Archery (valid from Oct. 1 - Jan. 15) $300 Trapping (available only through ODWC headquarters)
$345
Nonresident Deer Muzzleloader $300 (valid from Dec. 1 - Feb. 28)
Nonresident Deer Gun $300 Oklahoma Waterfowl (waterfowl stamp) $10
Nonresident Youth Deer Archery Either Sex Federal Duck Stamp (at post office or duckstamp.com) $25
$100
(valid from Oct. 1 - Jan. 15) Federal Harvest Information Program (HIP Permit) Free online $3
Nonresident Youth Deer Archery Antlerless Federal Sandhill Crane Permit Free online $3
$31
(valid from Oct. 1 - Jan. 15)
Land Access Permit (Honobia Creek WMA & Three Rivers WMA) $85
Nonresident Youth Muzzleloader Either Sex $100
Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide
Nonresident Youth Muzzleloader Antlerless $31 $26
hunting or fishing privileges)
Nonresident Youth Deer Gun Either Sex $100 3-Day Wildlife Conservation Passport (permit does not provide hunt-
$15
ing or fishing privileges)
Nonresident Youth Deer Gun Antlerless $31
Nonresident Elk $306 5-Day Rattlesnake Permit (see page 8 for details) $5
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APPRENTICE-DESIGNATED
LICENSE
Anyone buying a hunting or season specific license who has not
completed Hunter Education Certification will have the hunter
education number on that particular license designated as
apprentice. An individual who is in possession of an “apprentice-
designated” license must abide by accompanying hunter require-
ments. For those requirements as well as apprentice-designated
qualifications, see below:
• Hunters 30 and younger: Anyone who is not Hunter
Education-certified may buy a hunting license that is
apprentice-designated. Such hunters must abide by
accompanying hunter requirements.
• Hunters 9 and younger: Anyone who is not Hunter
Education-certified may buy a hunting license that is
apprentice-designated. Such hunters must abide by
accompanying hunter requirements.
• Accompanying hunter requirements: A person 18
or older who is licensed (unless exempt) and Hunter
Education-certified (unless exempt). For big game hunting,
an accompanying hunter must be within arm’s length of
the apprentice hunter or close enough to take immediate
control of the firearm or bow of the apprentice. For small
game hunting, the accompanying hunter must be within
sight of and able to communicate with the apprentice in a
normal voice without aid.
• Anyone 31 or older is not required to have Hunter
Education Certification to buy a hunting license.
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SPECIAL LICENSES & PERMITS
Fiscal-Year Licenses Land Access Permits
The fiscal year licenses (hunting, combination, A $40 annual land access permit is required PASSPORT OR LICENSE?
youth hunting, youth combination, nonresident of all residents who hunt or fish on Honobia
People who use Department-owned areas
hunting) are valid from July 1 to June 30. These Creek and Three Rivers WMAs, unless exempt.
for nonhunting or nonfishing activities,
licenses cover many hunting seasons that extend Nonresidents are required to purchase a $85
such as birdwatching or photography,
beyond the calendar year. annual permit, no exemptions.
are required to have either a Wildlife
A $10, 3-day special use land access permit
Resident 5-Year Hunting License Conservation Passport or any current
is available to residents for non-hunting and
or 5-Year Combination hunting or fishing license issued by the
non-fishing related activities. Individuals who
Hunting / Fishing License Wildlife Department.
possess the $40 annual land access permit are
Persons who have been residents of Oklahoma
exempt from the special use permit. Buying a hunting or fishing license can cost
for at least six months may purchase a 5-year
Oklahoma residents who are under 18 years less than buying a Wildlife Conservation
hunting or 5-year combination hunting/fishing
of age on the first day of the current calendar Passport. Plus, license holders are granted
license. Holders of these licenses are exempt from
year or are 64 years old or older are exempt from the privileges of that license and can enjoy
the annual hunting license only. Holders of the
land access permit requirements. those activities during the license term.
resident 5-year licenses who become residents
of another state during the 5-year period of their 3-Day/Annual Wildlife Persons under 16 years of age at the
license may continue to use their license as a Conservation Passport start of the calendar year, and students
nonresident annual hunting license. However, The Wildlife Conservation Passport is required and instructors participating in bona fide
they must purchase any season-specific licenses, on certain ODWC lands, although individu- educational tours or activities sponsored
such as antelope, bear, deer, elk or turkey, that are als who possess any current hunting or fishing or organized by an education institution or
not covered by a resident annual hunting license. license issued by the ODWC are exempt from any other organized event sanctioned by
the passport. and approved in advance by the Wildlife
Lifetime Senior Citizen Hunting / Department are exempt from the Wildlife
Combination License Motor Vehicle Permit to Hunt from a Conservation Passport requirement.
Residents born on or after Jan. 1, 1923, upon Motorized Vehicle*
reaching age 65 (or those who turn 65 during the Use of a motor vehicle for hunting is intended
For a list of Wildlife Management Areas
calendar year) are eligible to purchase a senior only as a means of facilitating access. During the
and Fishing Areas where a passport
citizen hunting license or combination hunting/ actual taking of any wildlife, the vehicle being
is required, visit wildlifedepartment.com
fishing license which is valid for life. The license used by the permittee must be stopped and the
provides the same exemptions as a resident life- engine must be turned off.
time combination hunting/fishing license (see A 5-year motor vehicle permit to hunt or take
page 9). Anyone born before Jan. 1, 1923, is exempt wildlife with the aid of a motor-driven vehicle
but must carry proof of age such as a driver’s on Department-managed lands may be issued
license. Application available at wildlifedepart- to residents having a permanent disability which
ment.com. Form must be signed by Wildlife confines them to a wheelchair, or requires the use REPLACE LICENSE
Department employee before mailing. of crutches, a walker or other means of support
or assistance for body mobility as certified by a
ONLINE
Disability Hunting License medical doctor licensed to practice in Oklahoma If you lose your hunting license or hunter
Persons who have resided in Oklahoma for
or any state which borders this state. education certification card, don’t despair!
at least six months and who are receiving So-
Use of a vehicle on Department-managed You may now request a replacement online
cial Security disability, Supplemental Security
lands by a motor vehicle permittee is authorized at the Department’s website.
Income benefits, or persons receiving disability
only on roads or trails specifically designated as
benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement To get a replacement application form,
open for such activity. Off-road travel by a motor
Act or the Multiple Injury Trust Fund may pur- just log on to wildlifedepartment.com and
vehicle permittee is prohibited.
chase a 5-year disability hunting license for $10. click on “License.” Then select the type of
Applicants for this license are urged to ask for Non-ambulatory Permit to Hunt from license or card you wish to replace. Fill out
a Benefits Verification Statement from Social a Motorized Vehicle* the application form and mail it to us, along
Security at (800) 772-1213. Application avail- Use of a motor vehicle for hunting is intended with the appropriate fee.
able at wildlifedepartment.com. Must include only as a means of facilitating access. During the
paperwork specified in application. actual taking of any wildlife, the vehicle being
used by the permittee must be stopped and the
Lifetime Disabled Veteran engine must be turned off.
Combination Hunting / Fishing A 5-year non-ambulatory permit to hunt or
License* during an organized rattlesnake hunting event
take wildlife with the aid of a motor-driven ve-
This license is available to resident disabled or festival must have a rattlesnake permit, un-
hicle on Department-managed lands may be
veterans, as certified by the Department of Veter- less exempt.
issued to residents who are unable to walk due
ans Affairs. For veterans with a disability of less Persons with a valid hunting or combination
to a single or double leg amputation, paralysis
than 60 percent, the cost of the license is $200. hunting/fishing license are exempt from the
of lower extremity(ies) and/or disease or injury
For veterans with a disability of 60 percent or rattlesnake permit.
and are confined to the use of a wheelchair as
more, the cost of the license is $25. Permits are available by calling (405) 521-3852,
their primary source of mobility, as certified by a
The license provides the same exemptions as online at wildlifedepartment.com, or at any
medical doctor licensed to practice in Oklahoma,
a resident lifetime combination hunting/fishing hunting or fishing license dealer.
or any state which borders this state.
license (see page 9).
Off-road use of a vehicle on Department-man- Tribal Compact Licenses
Harvest Information Program aged lands by a non-ambulatory permittee is For tribal compact licenses, visit wildlifede-
(HIP) Permit authorized only on lands specifically designated partment.com.
A Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit as open for such activity. Maps of areas open to
is required of all migratory bird hunters, except off-road use may be obtained from Department
Federal Sandhill Crane Permit
All crane hunters must possess a $3 fed-
those exempt from a hunting license. headquarters in Oklahoma City.
eral sandhill crane permit (valid July 1 to
The permit is valid from July 1 through the
5-Day Rattlesnake Permit the following June 30). Permits are available
following June 30, and may be obtained free of
Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping, har- from any Oklahoma hunting license dealer.
charge at wildlifedepartment.com or is available
assing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting to Permits also are available free of charge at
at all state hunting license dealer locations for $3.
take in any manner any species of rattlesnake wildlifedepartment.com.
8 2018-2019 OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDELICENSE EXEMPTIONS
Disability citizen hunting, resident senior citizen combi-
Residents Residents having a proven permanent disability nation or lifetime disabled veteran license may
Under 16 Years of Age which renders them non-ambulatory and confines still use the license with all the same privileges.
Residents under 16 years of age are exempt them to a wheelchair, as certified by a medical Those privileges are listed on this page in the
from the purchase of the hunting license, fed- doctor, are exempt from the hunting license. “residents” column.
eral duck stamp, Oklahoma waterfowl license,
Proof of Exemption Nonresident Lifetime Licenses
Wildlife Conservation Passport, land access
Proof of exemption from a license or permit Nonresidents who hold a nonresident life-
permit and HIP requirements.
must be carried while in the field. time hunting or combination license are ex-
Under 18 Years of Age empt from the purchase of a nonresident annual
Veterans Affairs Disability Exemptions
Any person under 18 years of age in the hunting license. To hunt antelope, bear, deer or
Resident disabled veterans with 60 percent or
physical custody of a child-care facility is ex- elk, nonresident lifetime license holders must
more disability. Call State Department of Veter-
empt from the purchase of a hunting license. purchase a nonresident antelope, bear, deer or
ans Affairs, (888) 655-2838 to acquire proof of
Also, any person under 18 years of age is elk license.
exemption.
exempt from the Wildlife Conservation Pass- The owner of a nonresident lifetime license must
port and land access permit. Nonresidents purchase a nonresident annual hunting license in
addition to a turkey license to hunt turkey.
64 Years Old or Older Under 14 Years of Age
Nonresident lifetime license holders need
Residents 64 years old or older are exempt Nonresidents under 14 years of age are ex-
the following for certain types of migratory
from the purchase of a land access permit and empt from the purchase of a hunting license,
bird hunting: a HIP permit to hunt migratory
HIP requirements (including those who will HIP requirements and federal duck stamp.
game birds, a federal sandhill crane permit to
turn 64 during the calendar year in which they
Under 16 Years of Age hunt sandhill cranes, a federal duck stamp
intend to hunt migratory birds). Residents 65
Nonresidents under 16 years of age are ex- and an Oklahoma waterfowl license to hunt
years old or older are exempt from the purchase
empt from the purchase of the federal duck waterfowl.
of the Oklahoma waterfowl license.
stamp and HIP requirements.
Landowners
Lifetime Licenses
Under 18 Years of Age There are no license or permit exemptions
(Hunting, Combination, Senior Citizen &
Any person under 18 years of age in the physi- for nonresident landowners.
Disabled Veteran)
cal custody of an Oklahoma child-care facility is
All resident holders of a lifetime hunting, Military Personnel
exempt from the purchase of a hunting license.
lifetime combination, senior citizen hunting , All active-duty U.S. military personnel re-
senior citizen combination or lifetime disabled Lifetime Licenses held by former residents gardless of duty station or state of residency
veteran combination hunting/fishing license Nonresidents who formerly lived in Okla- along with their dependents may purchase any
are exempt from the purchase of the annual homa and purchased a resident lifetime hunting, resident annual license with documentation of
hunting license; deer, elk, antelope and turkey resident lifetime combination, resident senior active-duty status.
licenses; Oklahoma waterfowl license, trapping
license and the fur license.
Holders of these lifetime licenses are not
exempt from the purchase of the federal duck
stamp, bear licenses, land access permit, HIP
requirements or federal sandhill crane permit,
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Landowners or Agricultural Lessees
Landowners or agricultural lessees who kill
bobcats, raccoons, gray/red foxes or river otters
actually found destroying livestock or poultry
are exempt from the purchase of the fur license.
No landowner or agricultural lessee who
takes these species under the depredation ex-
emption may remove any part of the fur or un-
skinned carcass from the premises where taken.
Landowners or agricultural lessees taking
furbearers in open season with intent to sell
must possess a fur license. This license is not
required for those who run or chase furbearers
with dogs but do not take.
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9FIELD TAGGING AND CHECKING
Field Tagging and Checking Requirements
Field Tagging Requirements Checking Requirements Deer Processors
All hunters (including lifetime license hold- All deer and elk must be checked within 24 Deer hunters can find a list of deer process-
ers) who harvest a deer or elk must immediately hours of leaving the hunt area through one of the ing sites online at wildlifedepartment.com. Many
attach their name, license number, and date and options listed below. All turkeys must also be deer processors participate in the Hunters Against
time of harvest securely to the carcass. Annual checked within 24 hours of leaving the hunt area, Hunger program, which allows hunters who legally
license holders who harvest deer or elk must and in all cases prior to processing the carcass. harvest a deer during any deer season to donate the
also complete the “Record of Game” section on Deer, elk and turkey must be E-Checked meat to feed hungry Oklahomans.
the license form. online at wildlifedepartment.com, or with
All hunters (including lifetime license hold- an authorized Department employee. Once
ers) who harvest a turkey must immediately checked, the animal will be issued a carcass
attach their name and license number securely tag or an online confirmation number. This tag
to the carcass. Annual license holders must also or number must remain with the carcass to its
include the date and time of harvest with their final destination or through processing and/
field tag and complete the “Record of Game” or storage at commercial processing or stor-
section on the license form. age facilities. Deer and elk carcasses may be
All hunters (including lifetime license hold- checked in quartered with sex organs naturally
ers) who harvest an antelope must immediately attached and head accompanying the carcass.
attach their name and license number securely All antelope must be checked within 24
to the carcass. Annual license holders who har- hours of leaving the hunt area at an open
vest antelope must also complete the “Record check station in Cimarron or Texas counties
of Game” section on the license form. Antelope (see page 20), or with an authorized Depart-
hunters participating in controlled hunts must ment employee assigned to one of the counties
also include the date and time of harvest on where antelope are hunted. Once checked, the
the field tag. antelope will be issued a carcass tag that must
All field tags can be any item, so long as remain with the carcass to its final destination
the tag contains the required information. The or through processing and/or storage at com-
information must remain attached to the carcass mercial processing or storage facilities. The
until it is checked. head must remain attached to the carcass until
Field tagging requirements for bear are listed the antelope is checked.
on page 21. Checking requirements for bear are listed
on page 21.
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11GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS
Computer-Aided Hunting All persons are prohibited from entering land Shooting From Road
The use of computer software or services owned by another without permission for the Shooting from or across any public road, high-
that allow a person, not physically present, to sole purpose of retrieving domestic livestock or way (or right-of-way) or railroad right-of-way is
remotely control a firearm or weapon to hunt other animals. prohibited. Public roadways are defined as any
any live animal or bird is prohibited. Consent is not valid for more than one year, governmental or corporate roadways where ve-
unless the owner, lessee, or occupant specifically hicular traffic is not restricted and the roadway is
Dogs For Hunting grants consent for a specified period of time. routinely used by the general public.
Dogs may not be used in taking bear, deer,
elk, antelope and turkey. Oklahoma Self-Defense Act Shotgun Pellet Size
Except as otherwise provided, nothing shall Under the provisions of this act, a person may No person in the field may possess or attempt to
prohibit the year-round pursuit of game (species carry a firearm on any private or public state lands. harvest any wildlife, except waterfowl and crane,
that can be lawfully hunted with dogs) for dog This includes, but is not limited to, while hunt- with a shotgun using shot larger than #4 buckshot.
training or sport only. However, unless otherwise ing, fishing, scouting and tracking. Federal lands Hogs are not considered wildlife; see page 35 for
provided, no person in pursuit of game with hunt- such as Corps of Engineers or National Wildlife shotgun provisions for hogs.
ing dogs outside the regular harvest season shall Refuges are subject to additional regulations that
Suppressors (Silencers)
possess the means to harvest such game. may prevent the provisions of this act.
Hunters are allowed to use legally acquired and
Final Destination Possessing Wildlife possessed suppressors to hunt game animals, game
For purposes of pheasant, turkey, bear, deer, No person may possess any game bird, animal or nongame birds on both private and public lands.
elk, Eurasian collared dove and antelope, “final or other wildlife, or portions thereof, that have
Taking of Wildlife
destination” shall be the hunter’s residence or been taken by another person unless written
No person, including but not limited to per-
place of consumption. information giving the taker’s name, address,
sons licensed for commercial hunting or wildlife
license number, date taken and the number and
Headlighting / Spotlighting breeders, may hunt, chase, capture, shoot, shoot at,
kinds of game birds, animals or other wildlife,
No person may attempt to take, take, attempt to wound, attempt to take or take, attempt to kill or
is attached to the game birds, animal or other
catch, catch, attempt to capture, capture, attempt to kill, or slaughter an antelope, moose, whitetail or
wildlife, or portions thereof. In addition, informa-
kill, or kill any deer, feral animal or other wildlife, mule deer, bear, elk, mountain lion, Rocky Moun-
tion on turkey, bear, deer, elk, and antelope must
except fish and frogs or except as provided by law, tain bighorn sheep, wild turkey, or any subspecies
include where game was checked or the online
by the use of a vehicle-mounted spotlight or other except as otherwise provided by statute or com-
confirmation number. The person’s name and
powerful light at night, by what is commonly mission rule.
address receiving said wildlife must also appear
known as “headlighting” (or “spotlighting”) or
on the written information. Transportation of Firearms, Bows
use any light enhancement device (night scope).
It shall be unlawful for any person to have & Crossbows
Provided, however, nothing in this code shall
in their possession any meat, head, hide, or any Except as otherwise provided, no person may
prevent one from possessing a .22 caliber rimfire
part of the carcass of any wildlife not legally transport a loaded firearm in a land or water motor
rifle or .22 caliber rimfire pistol and a light carried
taken. The keeping of wildlife as pets and the vehicle. “Loaded firearm” shall mean any firearm
on his person while in pursuit of furbearers with
sale of wildlife or parts is strictly controlled by that has live rounds in an inserted clip, attached
hounds during the legal open furbearer season,
state and federal laws. magazine, cylinder or chamber, or a capped muz-
while possessing a valid hunting license and fur
zleloader with a loaded powder charge and bullet.
license, unless exempt. Protected Species No bow may be transported at full or partial draw
All migratory birds, which include all hawks,
Hunting During Big Game Seasons in a motorized vehicle.
owls, eagles, songbirds and all other birds except
Any person hunting any wildlife in open areas Muzzleloaders may be transported with a load-
resident game birds, house sparrows and starlings
during the youth deer gun, bear muzzleloader, ed powder charge and bullet as long as the gun is
are protected by federal and state law. House spar-
deer muzzleloader, deer gun, holiday antler- uncapped or battery is disconnected.
rows and starlings are the only birds that are not
less deer gun (in open zones), elk gun (in open Crossbows may not be transported in a motor-
protected by either federal or state law. However,
counties) or September antelope gun (in open ized vehicle unless uncocked or disassembled.
federal regulations provide for the control of black-
areas) seasons with a shotgun and rifled slug,
birds under a depredation order. For complete Use of Fire
or any rifle or handgun larger than a .22 caliber
regulations, see 50 CFR, Part 20.43. No person shall concentrate, drive, molest, hunt,
long rifle, must possess a valid bear, deer, elk,
Endangered and threatened species are pro- take, capture, kill, or attempt to take any wildlife
or antelope license, unless otherwise exempt.
tected by federal and/or state law. by aid of any fire or smoke whether man-made
Hunting From Motor Vehicles or natural.
No person may harass, attempt to capture, Oklahoma’s Endangered Wanton Waste
capture, attempt to take, take, kill or attempt and Threatened Species No person may capture, kill or destroy any wild-
to kill any wildlife with the aid of any motor- Mammals: Gray bat, northern long-eared life protected by law and remove the head, claws,
driven land, air or water conveyance, except bat, Ozark big-eared bat, Indiana bat. Birds: teeth, hide, antlers, horns or any or all of such parts
a non-ambulatory person may hunt from said Whooping crane, piping plover, interior least from the carcass with the intent to abandon the
conveyances with a non-ambulatory or motor tern, red knot, red-cockaded woodpecker. carcass. No person may kill any wildlife protected
vehicle permit. Provided, however, nothing in Fish: Ozark cavefish, leopard darter, Neosho by law and abandon the carcass without disposing
this code shall prevent the use of motor-driven madtom, Arkansas River shiner, blackside of the carcass in the most appropriate manner. No
land or water conveyances for following dogs in darter, longnose darter. Invertebrates: person may dump the carcass of any dead animal
the act of hunting, when use of said conveyances Winged mapleleaf mussel, Neosho mucket, in any well, spring, pond, or stream of water or
is restricted to public roads or waterways. Said scaleshell mussel, Ouachita rock pocketbook, leave it within 1/4 mile of any occupied dwelling
conveyances may be used on private property rabbitsfoot mussel, Oklahoma cave crayfish. or public highway without burying the carcass in
for following dogs in the act of hunting with the Insect: American burying beetle. Plant: an appropriate manner where it will not become
landowner’s or occupant’s permission. Harperella. exposed through erosion of the soil or where such
Landowner Permission land is subject to overflow. Penalties and fines have
Hunters must obtain permission to enter any been increased for anyone convicted of improperly
Selling of Wildlife
posted or occupied land or land primarily de- disposing of wildlife.
Except as otherwise provided for by law, no
voted to farming, ranching or forestry purposes.
person may buy, barter, trade, sell or offer, or expose
Nothing in this guide shall be interpreted
for sale all or any part of any fish or wildlife or the
as permitting hunting or allowing access into
nest or eggs of any bird, protected by law.
any area, public or private, without permission
from the owners or custodian as required by law.
12 2018-2019 OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDEBIG GAME REGULATIONS
BIG GAME REGULATIONS The regulations on this page apply to all
Big Game Seasons (pages 14-21)
Legal Means of Taking ammunition: Chambered for any centerfire
rifle ammunition using at least a 55-grain soft-
Public Lands
Seasons on public lands may vary from state-
Archery nosed bullet and having an overall cartridge
wide seasons. Consult public hunting lands
This includes Deer Archery, Elk Archery, Ante- case length of 1.25 inches or longer and a
special regulations on page 45.
lope Archery & Bear Archery seasons. minimum barrel length of 4 inches.
• Bow: Any compound bow of 30 pounds or
more draw weight; any recurve, longbow or
• Archery: Equipment described as legal in
the archery section.
Shooting Hours
One-half before official sunrise to one-half
self-bow of 40 pounds or more draw weight.
• Suppressors (Silencers): Hunters are allowed hour after official sunset. For sunrise/sunset
Hand-held releases are legal. Devices that
to use legally acquired and possessed sup- table see page 39.
permit a bow to be held mechanically at full
pressors on both private and public lands.
or partial draw are allowed.
• Broadheads: Arrows / bolts must be fitted
• Illegal devices: Fully automatic firearms, Tracking With Dogs
laser sights (unless certified 100% disabled Hunters are allowed the use of a leashed dog
with hunting type points not less than 7/8
or legally blind) thermal tracking devices, to help locate downed game after notifying a
inches wide, including mechanical broad-
and light enhancement devices (including game warden (message, email or call) with loca-
heads meeting this width requirement when
nightscopes) from sunset to sunrise. tion and time. No person may have a means of
fully open.
take on their person while tracking with dogs.
Muzzleloader
• Crossbows: Minimum of 100 pounds draw
This includes Deer Muzzleloader, Elk Muzzlel-
weight and equipped with safety devices.
Bolts must be a minimum of 14 inches in
oader & Bear Muzzleloader seasons. More Than One Method
length. Leverage gaining devices are legal. • Muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading shot- of Take in the Field
guns or muzzleloading pistols: .40 caliber Hunters are allowed to carry both archery
• Firearms Restrictions: No person may carry
or larger rifle or pistol, or 20-guage or larger equipment and a muzzleloader during the
or use any firearm in conjunction with ar-
shotgun, firing a single slug or ball that is muzzleloader season provided they have the
chery equipment during any archery season.
loaded from the muzzle. appropriate licenses and follow other muz-
Hunters are allowed to carry both archery
zleloader season regulations. Hunters are al-
equipment and a muzzleloader during the • No person shall carry or use any modern
lowed to carry both archery equipment and
muzzleloader season provided they have the firearm in conjunction with any legal muz-
legal firearms during any modern gun season,
appropriate licenses and follow other muz- zleloading firearm during any muzzleloader
provided they have the appropriate licenses
zleloader season regulations. Hunters also season.
and follow other regulations to participate in
are allowed to carry both archery equipment
• Archery: Equipment described as legal in those seasons.
and legal firearms during any modern gun
the archery section.
season, again provided they have the appro-
priate licenses and follow other regulations • Illegal devices: Blackpowder firearms loaded Carcass Disposal
to participate in those seasons. from the breech, laser sights (unless certi- No person may dump the carcass of any dead
fied 100% disabled or legally blind), thermal animal in any well, spring, pond, or stream of
• Illegal Devices: Laser sights (unless certi-
tracking devices, and all light enhancement water or leave it within 1/4 mile of any occupied
fied 100% disabled or legally blind), thermal
devices (including nightscopes) from sunset dwelling or public highway without burying the
tracking devices, and light enhancement de-
to sunrise. carcass in an appropriate manner where it is not
vices (including nightscopes) from sunset
likely to become exposed through erosion of the
to sunrise.
soil or where such land is subject to overflow.
Gun
This includes Youth Deer Gun, Deer Gun, Youth
Elk Gun, Elk Gun & Antelope Gun seasons.
• Rifles: Centerfire rifles firing at least a 55-grain
weight soft-nosed or hollow-point bullet and
having an overall cartridge case length of 1.25
inches or longer (9 mm rifles are not legal).
HUNTER ORANGE
• Muzzleloaders: Equipment as described as
(DAYLIGHT FLUORESCENT ORANGE)
legal in the muzzleloader section. All hunters participating in any antelope, bear, deer or elk season using a firearm
(muzzleloader or gun) must wear both a head covering and an outer garment above the
• Shotguns: 20-guage or larger, firing a single waistline, both totaling at least 400 square inches of hunter orange that are clearly visible
slug, are legal. while in the field. Camouflage hunter orange is legal as long as there are at least 400
• Centerfire handguns: Chambered for .24 square inches of hunter orange.
caliber or larger and 100 grain or heavier Antelope, bear, deer or elk hunters using archery equipment during any antelope, bear,
soft-nosed bullet having an overall cartridge deer or elk firearms (muzzleloader or gun) season in any open hunting area (zone, county,
case length of 1.25 inches or longer are legal or area) must conspicuously wear either a head covering or an outer garment above the
(.357 or larger) and a minimum barrel length waistline consisting of hunter orange. Camouflage hunter orange is legal.
of 4 inches.
All other hunters, including trappers, except those hunting waterfowl, crow or crane, or
• Semi-automatic handguns: Chambered for while hunting furbearing animals at night, must wear either a head covering or upper
any centerfire ammunition with a 100-grain garment of hunter orange clothing while hunting during any antelope, bear, deer or elk
or heavier soft-nosed bullet and having a firearms (muzzleloader or gun) season in any open hunting area (zone, county or area).
cartridge case size of .40 caliber or larger (in- Camouflage hunter orange is legal.
cludes 10 mm, .357 Sig., and 40 cal. or larger)
and a minimum barrel length of 4 inches.
• Handguns chambered for any centerfire rifle
2018-2019 OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDE 13BIG GAME SEASONS For requirements on hunter orange, legal means of taking, public lands,
shooting hours, carcass disposal, more than one method of take in the field
and tracking with dogs, see Big Game Regulations on page 13.
DEER Tracking Devices
Telemetric radio tracking devices for deer
hunting are legal. However, thermal tracking
for that particular season for each deer
hunted, or
• Nonresident Youth Deer Antlerless License
devices are illegal.
Combined Season Limit (exempt from nonresident hunting license)
for that particular season for each deer
• Six: no more than two may be antlered. Antlerless Deer Zones hunted, or
This includes deer archery, youth deer gun, Antlerless deer may only be harvested on
• Nonresident Deer License (exempt from
deer muzzleloader and deer gun seasons. specified days and in zones open to antlerless
nonresident hunting license) for that par-
Deer taken during Jan. 1-15, 2019 count to- harvest (see page 17 for Antlerless Deer Zones).
ticular season.
ward the 2018 combined season limit. If you harvest two antlerless deer during
Deer taken during controlled hunts or dur- Deer Muzzleloader or Deer Gun, at least one
Nonresident (unless exempt):
ing the holiday antlerless deer gun season do must be harvested in Zones 2, 7 or 8 (see page
not count toward the combined season limit. 17 for Antlerless Deer Zones). • Nonresident Deer License (exempt from
nonresident hunting license) for that par-
Antlered Deer Definition Unfilled Antlered Deer ticular season.
Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least
three inches of antler length above the natural
Licenses Season Dates & Bag
An unfilled deer antlered license may be
hairline on either side.
used to harvest an antlerless deer on the last Limits
day of that deer season in zones open to antler-
Field Tagging & Checking less harvest.
Deer Archery
Hunter must attach name, license number, Hunters must still comply with the limit • Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019
date and time to the carcass immediately after restriction of no more than two antlerless deer
• Six: no more than two may be antlered. All
harvest. during the deer primitive season, at least one
deer taken during the deer archery season
Annual license holders must also fill out of which must come from Zone 2, 7 or 8 (see
count toward the hunter’s combined season
the “Record of Game” section on the back of page 17 for Antlerless Deer Zones).
limit of six deer.
their license.
Hunter must E-Check deer within 24 hours
of leaving the hunt area.
Unfilled Deer Licenses Youth Deer Gun
Unfilled resident and nonresident deer li- • Oct. 19-21, 2018.
censes are not valid for any other deer season.
• Two: no more than one may be antlered.
For example: an unfilled deer muzzleloader
Harvest of antlerless mule deer is prohib-
license is not valid for the deer gun or holiday
ited. All deer taken during the youth deer
antlerless deer gun seasons.
gun season are included in the hunter’s
Unfilled resident and nonresident youth
combined season limit of six deer, but are
deer gun licenses are valid for deer gun and
not included as part of the hunter’s regular
holiday antlerless deer gun seasons. Antlered
deer gun season limit of three deer.
youth deer gun licenses are not valid for holiday
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Youth Resident (unless exempt):
Sales: Hunting Blinds, Feed- Deer Muzzleloader
ers, Etc. • Resident youths under 16 years of age must
1000 yard Shooting Range, possess a resident youth deer license for • Oct. 27 - Nov. 4, 2018.
Trap Range that particular season for each deer hunted.
• Three: one antlered, two antlerless. If you har-
www.nomercyhunting.com • Resident youths 16 and 17 years of age must vest two antlerless deer, at least one must be
possess a resident youth hunting license and harvested in Zones 2, 7 or 8 (see page 17 for
a resident youth deer license for that particu- Antlerless Deer Zones). All deer taken during
lar season for each deer hunted. the deer muzzleloader season count toward
Jan. 1-15: must be in possession of a resident the hunter’s combined season limit of six deer.
hunting license and a resident deer archery
Deer Gun
license for the current calendar year. Unfilled
deer archery license (Jan. 1-15) may be used the • Nov. 17 - Dec. 2, 2018.
following fall season.
• Three: one antlered, two antlerless. Harvest
of antlerless mule deer is prohibited. If you
Resident (unless exempt):
harvest two antlerless deer, at least one must
• Resident Hunting License, and be harvested in Zones 2, 7 or 8 (see page 17
for Antlerless Deer Zones). All deer taken
• Resident Deer License for that particular
during the deer gun season count toward the
season for each deer hunted.
hunter’s combined season limit of six deer.
Jan. 1-15: must be in possession of a resident
hunting license and a resident deer archery Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun
license for the current calendar year. Unfilled
• Dec. 21-30, 2018.
deer archery license (Jan. 1-15) may be used the
following fall season. • One: antlerless only. Harvest of antlerless
mule deer is prohibited. Deer taken during
Nonresident Youth (unless exempt): the holiday antlerless deer gun season do
not count toward the hunter’s combined
• Nonresident Youth Deer Either Sex License
season limit of six deer.
(exempt from nonresident hunting license)
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