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LICENSES
L I C E N S E S

disabled when accompanied by an attendant than 60 percent, the cost of the license is $200. For Non-ambulatory Permit to Hunt
of such institution or legal guardian or when veterans with a disability of 60 percent or more, the from a Motorized Vehicle
fishing on institutional property is exempt cost of the license is $25. The license provides the Use of a motor vehicle for hunting is intended
from a fishing license. same benefits as a resident lifetime combination only as a means of facilitating access. During the
» Job Corps trainees of this state, having a hunting/fishing license. actual taking of any wildlife, the vehicle being used
proper identification card is exempt from a by the permittee must be stopped and the engine
fishing license. Land Access Permit must be turned off. A 5-year non-ambulatory
» Any person participating in an aquatic A $40 annual land access permit is required permit to hunt or take wildlife with the aid of a
education event or clinic sanctioned by of all residents who hunt or fish on Honobia motor-driven vehicle on Department-managed
the Wildlife Department is exempt from a Creek and Three Rivers WMAs, unless exempt. lands may be issued to residents who are unable
fishing license. Nonresidents are required to purchase a $85 to walk due to a single or double leg amputation,
annual permit, no exemptions. A $10, 3-day special paralysis of lower extremity(ies) and/or disease or
Specialty Licenses use land access permit is available to residents for injury and are confined to the use of a wheelchair
non-hunting and non-fishing related activities. as their primary source of mobility, as certified by
Fishing Guide License Individuals who possess the $40 annual land a medical doctor licensed to practice in Oklahoma,
Fishing guides must possess an Oklahoma fish- access permit are exempt from the special use or any state which borders this state. Off-road use of
ing guide license. This license costs $90 unless the permit. Oklahoma residents who are under 18 a vehicle on Department managed lands by a non-
guide provides Coast Guard Mariner credentials, in years of age on the first day of the current calendar ambulatory permittee is authorized only on lands
which case the license costs $20. For a list of licensed year or are 64 years old or older are exempt from specifically designated as open for such activity.
guides, visit wildlifedepartment.com. land access permit requirements. Lifetime license Maps of areas open to off-road use may be obtained
holders are not exempt from land access permits.
from Department headquarters in Oklahoma City.
Fiscal-Year Licenses 3-Day/Annual Wildlife
The fiscal-year licenses (combination, youth Conservation Passport 5-Day Rattlesnake Permit
combination, hunting, youth hunting, nonresident Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping,
hunting) are valid from July 1 to June 30. People who use Department owned areas for harassing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting
non-hunting or non-fishing activities, such as to take in any manner any species of rattlesnake
Resident 5-Year Combination birdwatching or photography, are required to during an organized rattlesnake hunting event
Hunting/Fishing License have either a Wildlife Conservation Passport or or festival must have a rattlesnake permit,
People who have been residents of Oklahoma for any current hunting or fishing license issued by unless exempt. Persons with a valid hunting or
at least six months may buy a 5-year combination the Wildlife Department. Buying a hunting or combination hunting/fishing license are exempt
hunting/fishing license. Holders of these licenses fishing license can cost less than buying a Wildlife from the rattlesnake permit. Permits are available
are exempt from the annual fishing and hunting Conservation Passport. Plus, license holders are online at wildlifedepartment.com, or at any
license only. Holders of resident 5-year licenses granted the privileges of that license and can enjoy hunting or fishing license dealer.
who become residents of another state during the those activities during the license term. Persons
5-year period of their license may continue to use under 16 years of age at the start of the calendar Federal Sandhill Crane Permit
their license as a nonresident annual fishing or year, and students and instructors participating in All crane hunters must possess a $3 federal
hunting license. However, they must purchase bona fide educational tours or activities sponsored sandhill crane permit (valid July 1 to the following
any season-specific licenses, such as antelope, or organized by an education institution or any June 30). Permits are available from any Oklahoma
bear, deer, elk or turkey, that are not covered by other organized event sanctioned by and approved hunting license dealer. Permits also are available
a resident annual hunting license. in advance by the Wildlife Department are free of charge at wildlifedepartment.com.
exempt from the Wildlife Conservation Passport
Lifetime Senior Citizen Combination requirement. Nonresident Lifetime Licenses
Hunting/Fishing License Harvest Information Nonresidents who hold a nonresident lifetime
Residents age 65 (or those who turn 65 during Program (HIP) Permit hunting or combination license are exempt
the calendar year) are eligible to purchase a senior from the purchase of a hunting license when
citizen combination hunting/fishing license, which A Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit hunting small game, except turkey. The owner
is valid for life. The license provides the same is required of all migratory bird hunters, unless of a nonresident lifetime license must purchase a
exemptions as a resident lifetime combination exempt. The permit is valid from July 1 through nonresident annual or fiscal year hunting license in
hunting/fishing license. Application available at the following June 30, and may be obtained free of addition to a turkey license to hunt turkey. To hunt
wildlifedepartment.com. If using paper form, form charge at wildlifedepartment.com or is available antelope, bear, deer or elk, nonresident lifetime
must be signed by Wildlife Department employee at all state hunting license dealer locations for $3. license holders must purchase a nonresident
or include a copy of your Oklahoma driver license Motor Vehicle Permit to Hunt antelope, bear, deer or elk license. Nonresident
before mailing. from a Motorized Vehicle lifetime license holders need the following for
Disability Fishing License Use of a motor vehicle for hunting is intended certain types of migratory bird hunting: a HIP
permit to hunt migratory game birds, a federal
or Hunting License only as a means of facilitating access. During the sandhill crane permit to hunt sandhill cranes, a
Persons who have resided in Oklahoma for actual taking of any wildlife, the vehicle being used federal duck stamp and an Oklahoma waterfowl
at least six months and who are receiving Social by the permittee must be stopped and the engine license to hunt waterfowl.
Security disability benefits, Supplemental Security must be turned off. A 5-year motor vehicle permit
Income benefits, or persons receiving disability to hunt or take wildlife with the aid of a motor- Commercial Hunt Areas
benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement driven vehicle on Department-managed lands For information on operator license require-
Act or the Multiple Injury Trust Fund may buy a may be issued to residents having a permanent ments, permits, eligibility and live transport of
5-year disability fishing license or hunting license disability which confines them to a wheelchair, cervidae call (405) 521-3719. All commercial hunt
for $10 each. Applicants for this license are urged or requires the use of crutches, a walker or other area hunters must be in possession of a valid resi-
to ask for a Benefit Verification Letter from Social means of support or assistance for body mobility dent or nonresident hunting license (see page 6
Security at (800) 772-1213. as certified by a medical doctor licensed to practice for hunting license definition). A $5 10-day small
in Oklahoma or any state which borders this state. game commercial hunt area license is available to
Lifetime Disabled Veteran Use of a vehicle on Department-managed lands hunters not pursuing big game, upland game and/
Combination Hunting/Fishing License by a motor vehicle permittee is authorized only or exotics. Any animal leaving a commercial hunt
This license is available to resident disabled on roads or trails specifically designated as open area must be tagged and listed on a receipt (tag
veterans, as certified by the Veterans Affairs for such activity. Off-road travel by a motor vehicle and receipt is only provided by the commercial
Department. For veterans with a disability of less permittee is prohibited. hunt area operator).

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