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Waterfowl Hunting Blinds Reservoir and Sept. 26 for Eufaula Lake ber and their first and last name conspicu-
on Reservoirs and W.D. Mayo Reservoir. In-person reg- ously displayed in the blind, this informa-
istration begins at 7 a.m. for Fort Gibson
tion must be clearly legible, throughout the
• Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on Lake and noon for Webbers Falls. In- waterfowl season.
public lands are of two types: Seasonal person registration begins at 9:30 a.m. • Seasonal blinds must be constructed within
blinds, which are constructed by a hunter, for Eufaula Lake and 2:30 p.m. for W.D. 25 yards of the location designated by the
permitted by the Department and at a De- Mayo. The drawings will be held one hunter on the official map approved by the
partment approved designated location and hour after in-person registration begins. Department. No seasonal blinds shall be
used throughout the current hunting season. All participants are urged to pre-register constructed within 250 yards of another
Daily blinds constructed for use on any given for their desired lake at GoOutdoorsOkla- seasonal blind and no daily blind shall be
day and removed at the end of the day’s hunt. homa.com. Special participant measures constructed or used within 250 yards of an
Daily blinds would include boat blinds, lay- and requirements will be in place at the occupied seasonal blind.
out blinds, panel blinds and/or any other drawings due to COVID-19. Contact the • Seasonal blinds must be constructed at least
blind constructed from natural material that respective Wildlife Department repre- two (2) weeks before opening day of water-
is removed at the end of the day’s hunt. sentative for more information. fowl season, otherwise the blind location
• Daily blinds only are allowed on Altus- may be reissued to another licensed hunter
Lugert, Arbuckle, Birch, Broken Bow, Chou- Eufaula – JD Ridge, 918-617-1113 on a first come, first serve basis. All seasonal
teau (L&D 17), Copan, Fort Cobb, Heyburn, Ft. Gibson and Webbers Falls – blinds must be removed by March 15 of each
Hugo, Hulah, Kaw, Keystone, Newt Graham Brett Thompson, 918-625-3910 year. Blinds remaining after this date may
(L&D 18), Mountain Park, Oologah, Optima, W.D. Mayo – Chris Parker, 918-721-2990 become the property of the Oklahoma De-
Pine Creek, Robert S. Kerr (L&D 15), Skiatook, » In some cases, seasonal blind permits partment of Wildlife Conservation.
Tenkiller, Texoma and Wister reservoirs. remain after the drawing. Contact the • Seasonal blind permit holders will have pri-
• Hunters wishing to construct seasonal blinds biologist or game warden for the area of ority use on said blind each day until 1/2
in Oklahoma where blinds are permitted interest to see if any permits are available hour before official sunrise (legal shooting
must first obtain a permit. Permits are not after the drawings. time). Permit holders claiming priority use
required for daily blinds. Daily blinds may • Applicants for seasonal blind permits must before this time must be prepared to furnish
only be constructed or used on reservoirs be at least 18 years old on the day of the per- identification to ensure priority use. After
open to waterfowl hunting, unless specifi- mit issuance and possess a valid hunting this time, unoccupied blinds will be available
cally prohibited. license, HIP permit, Federal Migratory Bird to other hunters. Blinds must not be locked.
• Seasonal or daily blinds can be constructed Hunting and Conservation stamp (federal • Failure to comply with regulations may re-
on Eufaula, Fort Gibson, W.D. Mayo (L&D duck stamp) and a valid Oklahoma Water- sult in forfeiture of privilege to obtain a per-
14) and Webbers Falls (L&D 16) reservoirs. fowl Hunting license (state duck stamp), mit for constructing seasonal blinds during
» Seasonal blind permits are issued by a unless exempt. the forthcoming year.
drawing, annually for Eufaula, Fort Gib- • All individuals wanting a seasonal blind
son, W.D. Mayo (L&D 14) and Webbers permit must appear in person at the ap-
Falls (L&D 16) reservoirs. The drawings propriate permit drawings. No person may
will be held at the Porter Office at 9097 N obtain a seasonal blind permit for more than
34th St West, Porter, OK 74454. on Sept. 19 one reservoir.
for Fort Gibson Lake and Webbers Falls • Permit holders must have their permit num-

YOUTH, VETERAN & ACTIVE MILITARY WATERFOWL
HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Help the youth, veterans and active military members of Oklahoma ODWC Guided Youth Waterfowl Hunts
get involved in the sport of waterfowl hunting. Take a kid, veteran
and/or active military member with you on your next hunt, or encour- These guided hunts offer the opportunity to experience the joys of
age them to participate in the special opportunities below. waterfowling to youths who don't have a mentor who hunts waterfowl.
• Dates: Set by hunter and guide.
Youth, Veteran & Active Military Waterfowl Days
• Locations: Fort Cobb State Park, Fort Gibson Lake,
• ZONES 1 & 2: Nov. 7 & Feb. 6. Hackberry Flat WMA, Keystone Lake, Packsaddle WMA,
Vann's Lake and Wister Lake Refuge.
• Panhandle counties: Oct. 3 & Feb. 6.
• Required Equipment: All equipment, including gun and
These days are special waterfowl hunting opportunities for youths, ammunition, will be provided.
veterans and active military members providing two additional
days outside of the regular waterfowl season. Youth hunters must • Age: Applicants must be 12 to 15 years of age, have proof of
be 15 or younger. An adult must accompany the youth hunter into successfully completing a certified hunter education course,
the field. The accompanying adult must be 18 or older and hunter and have an adult guardian who can accompany them on
education certified or exempt, regardless of whether the youth is the hunt (guardian is not allowed to hunt).
hunter education certified. This adult cannot hunt ducks, mergan- • Application Deadline: Nov. 5.
sers or coots, unless also qualifying as a veteran or other active
duty military; but may participate in other open seasons. Veterans • How To Apply: Apply online at wildlifedepartment.com.
(as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) and For more information, call Jeff Neal, migratory game bird technician,
members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members at (405) 396-2503 or e-mail jeff.neal@odwc.ok.gov.
of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for
training), may also participate. All species and sex specific limits
are the same as during the regular seasons.

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