Fall 2008 -Spring 2009 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations
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Regulation Questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call the Oklahoma City Office at (405) 521-6450, (405) 521-2730 or your local Game Warden.
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 and contains those rules that affect the average hunter. It is not a legal document. For a complete listing of official regulations, you can obtain copies of current Oklahoma Statutes through your local library.
HIGHLIGHTS OF HUNTING REGULATION CHANGES
The following are brief descriptions of regulation changes for 2008-2009 seasons. Although this section is a handy reference, you still must be familiar with all laws that apply to a particular season. For more details, please consult the appropriate regulations in this publication.
• Deer archery season limit has been increased to six (6) deer, which may include no more than two (2) antlered deer.
• The January 1-15 portion of the deer archery season is no longer antlerless only.
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Muzzleloaders using electronic-ignition are now legal firearms.• Elk hunting opportunities have expanded.
• Additional ATV restrictions may be forthcoming on Three Rivers and/or Honobia Creek WMAs. See wildlifedepartment.com for more information.
• Effective Nov. 1, 2008, the Non-Resident 5-Day hunting license may be used to take pheasant.
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Effective Jan. 1, 2009, residents may purchase a 5-year hunting or combination license.• Apprentice licenses may now be purchased by residents 10 years old and older.
• It is illegal to use a computer to assist in hunting.
updated July 11, 2008 03:29 PM