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License Requirements Other Reptile Dates Amphibian Dates, Areas,
Any person while in the act of taking or at- & Daily Limits Legal Species
tempting to take reptiles and amphibians or pos-
sessing reptiles or amphibians must first possess: There is a statewide closed season on the & Daily Limits
1. Any resident or nonresident hunting license, following reptiles: Texas horned lizard, east- There will be a statewide year-round open
unless otherwise exempt, for land-dwelling ern side-blotched lizard, checkered whiptail, season for all amphibians except for the follow-
reptiles or amphibians, with the exception of American alligator, western chicken turtle, ing salamanders that have a statewide closed
(3) and (4) of this paragraph. northern map turtle, wandering gartersnake, season: Sequoyah slimy salamander, Kiamichi
2. A resident or nonresident fishing license, un- gulf swampsnake, alligator snapping turtle, slimy salamander, western slimy salamander,
less otherwise exempt, for water-dwelling common lesser earless lizard, round-tailed Rich Mountain salamander, Ozark zigzag sala-
reptiles or amphibians, with the exception horned lizard and western mudsnake. mander, four-toed salamander, grotto salaman-
of (3) and (4) of this paragraph. All other reptiles, excluding rattlesnakes, der, Oklahoma salamander, cave salamander,
3. A commercial turtle harvester license for legal have a year-round season. The limit is six (6) mole salamander, ringed salamander, Ouachita
water-dwelling turtles if the taking or posses- per day or in possession for each species. dusky salamander and three-toed amphiuma.
sion is for commercial purposes. Note: Not Aquatic frogs (except bullfrog and crawfish
all bodies of water are open for commercial Nuisance Reptiles frog), Woodhouse’s toad and aquatic salaman-
harvest. Nothing prohibits the control of reptiles ders of the genera Necturus and Ambystoma (ex-
4. A commercial resident or nonresident min- other than those listed as endangered or threat- cept mole and ringed salamander) have no limit.
now dealers license for legal aquatic salaman- ened, by landowners, lessees, or occupants of The daily limit and possession limit for bull-
ders if the taking is for commercial purposes. such land when such reptiles are creating a frogs is 15. It is illegal to sell bullfrogs or ship
nuisance. them out-of-state at any time. Bullfrogs may not
Bullfrogs may be taken with hook and line, be taken in the Wichita Mountains WR.
gig, spear, bow and arrow or other methods Legal Means of Taking The limit for crawfish frog and all other species
except firearms under the resident or nonresi- of amphibians, except those listed as closed, is
dent fishing license. Bullfrogs may be taken It is unlawful to introduce, deposit, place four (4) per day or in possession of each species.
with firearms under the resident or nonresident or drain any deleterious, noxious, toxic or pe-
hunting license. troleum based substance into or around any
Persons possessing a current resident or non- underground dens or rock crevices for the pur-
resident hunting license, unless otherwise exempt, pose of taking reptiles or amphibians.
may sell lawfully-taken rattlesnakes only to those The method of taking legal water turtles and
individuals holding a commercial or noncommer- aquatic salamanders for commercial purposes
cial wildlife breeders license during open season. and the taking of bullfrogs is restricted to pro-
A commercial wildlife breeders license is required visions in the current statutes and regulations.
McCoyHuntingRanch.com
salamanders taken for commercial purposes McCoy
of all who buy and resell live rattlesnakes. With the exception of water turtles and aquatic M c C o yH u n t i n gR a n c h . co m
(when licensed) and all legal species of frogs,
5-Day Rattlesnake Permit all other reptiles and amphibians may only be Elk &
Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping, taken by hand or any other legal means. Bison
harassing, catching, killing, taking, or attempt-
ing to take in any manner any species of rattle- Commercial Harvest Ranch
snake during an organized rattlesnake hunting It shall be unlawful to engage in any com-
event or festival must have a rattlesnake permit, mercial activities involving any species or sub- Elk Hunts
unless exempt. species, if more than one (1) exists, of reptiles COWS & TROPHY BULLS
Persons with a valid hunting license (see or amphibians collected from the wild that are Starting at $1,800.
page 48) are exempt from the rattlesnake permit. indigenous to or whose range extends into Okla- No license required.
Permits are available online at wildlifedepart- homa, except for provisions for rattlesnakes, September–March.
ment.com, by calling (405) 521-3852, or at any water turtles and aquatic salamanders (Necturus Central Minnesota
hunting or fishing license dealer. and Ambystoma, except Ambystoma talpoideum) (866) 806-7973
and Ambystoma annulatum.
Commercial &
wildlifedepartment.com Noncommercial Breeding Catquiver Mini Ghilli 100516
All persons so licensed for captive breeding
of reptiles and amphibians must keep detailed
Shaggie Bowhunter
breeding and hatching records in addition to
those records already required by law.
The Director may make exceptions for edu-
MADE IN THE USA
cation or research purposes to holders of Okla- CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME
homa scientific collector’s permits for reptiles BLINDS • FIELD BLANKETS • BOAT BLINDS
and amphibians.
Email for Catalog
Possession of American jerry@ranchosafari.com
Rattlesnake Dates Alligators (760) 789-2094
& Daily Limits It is unlawful to possess an American alligator.
Mar. 1 - June 30.
The following reptiles are legal to harvest
with no daily limit: prairie rattlesnake, western
diamondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake
and massasauga.
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