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MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS
Waterfowl Hunting 2022. All participants are urged to pre-reg- • Permit holders must have their permit num-
Blinds on Reservoirs ister for their desired lake at GoOutdoor- ber and their first and last name conspicu-
sOklahoma.com, but in-person registration
ously displayed in the blind. The informa-
• Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on will be available for those unable to do so. tion must be clearly legible throughout the
public lands are of two types: Seasonal The schedule will be as follows: waterfowl season.
blinds, which are constructed by a hunter, – Ft. Gibson – 7:00 AM check-in and reg- • Seasonal blinds must be constructed within
permitted by the Department and at a De- istration, 7:30 drawing 25 yards of the location designated by the
partment approved designated location and – Eufaula – 9:00 AM check-in and registra- hunter on the official map approved by the
used throughout the current hunting season. tion, 9:30 drawing Department. No seasonal blinds shall be
Daily blinds constructed for use on any given – Webbers Falls – 11:00 AM check-in and constructed within 250 yards of another
day and removed at the end of the day’s hunt. registration, 11:30 drawing seasonal blind and no daily blind shall be
Daily blinds would include boat blinds, lay- – W.D. Mayo – 12:30 pm check-in and reg- constructed or used within 250 yards of an
out blinds, panel blinds and/or any other istration, 1:00 pm drawing occupied seasonal blind.
blind constructed from natural material that Contact the respective Wildlife De- • Seasonal blinds must be constructed at least
is removed at the end of the day’s hunt. partment representative for more infor- two (2) weeks before opening day of water-
• Daily blinds only are allowed on Altus- mation. fowl season, otherwise the blind location
Lugert, Arbuckle, Birch, Broken Bow, Chou- Eufaula – JD Ridge, (918) 617-1113 may be reissued to another licensed hunter
teau (L&D 17), Copan, Fort Cobb, Heyburn, Ft. Gibson and Webbers Falls – on a first come, first serve basis. All seasonal
Hugo, Hulah, Kaw, Keystone, Newt Gra- Brett Thompson, (918) 625-3910 blinds must be removed by March 15 of each
ham (L&D 18), Mountain Park, Oologah, W.D. Mayo – Chris Parker, (918) 721-2990 year. Blinds remaining after this date may
Optima, Pine Creek, Robert S. Kerr (L&D become the property of the Oklahoma De-
15), Skiatook, Tenkiller, Texoma and Wister » In some cases, seasonal blind permits partment of Wildlife Conservation.
reservoirs. remain after the drawing. Contact the • Seasonal blind permit holders will have pri-
• Hunters wishing to construct seasonal biologist or game warden for the area of ority use on said blind each day until 1/2
blinds in Oklahoma where blinds are permit- interest to see if any permits are available hour before official sunrise (legal shooting
ted 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. 17, one reservoir.
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. 5 & Feb. 4. Hackberry Flat WMA, Keystone Lake, Packsaddle WMA,
Vann's Lake and Wister Lake Refuge.
• Panhandle counties: Oct. 1 & Feb. 4.
• 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, contact Paxton Smith, Migratory Bird Technician,
members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members at paxton.smith@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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