Nuisance Beaver Control Program

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The goal of the Nuisance Beaver Control Program is to reduce the amount of property damage caused by beavers rather than concentrating on reducing the overall beaver population. To accomplish this, a Nuisance Beaver Control Permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, may be requested by those wishing to take beaver on private lands.

The permit consists of two parts. The first part is an annual permit that is issued on a calendar-year basis (i.e. Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, annually). The second part is a Landowner/Lessee Release Form. The release form is valid for 30 days for night shooting or 60 days for trapping from the date of issue. All permittees must maintain records and submit a report to the Wildlife Department within 10 days after the expiration of the release form.

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to shoot beavers at night must have a current hunting license. Those wishing to trap beavers must attend a four-hour educational class on Conibear trapping safety prior to applying.

How to Enroll

Contact the Wildlife Department's Game Division for an application and information on the next Conibear trapping safety class. Once certified to trap, the individual will be issued a lifetime certified permit number that may be used each subsequent year when applying for a permit.

Who To Contact

 For an application or additional information, contact the Wildlife Department's Law Enforcement Division at 405/521-3719.

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