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UPLAND GAME BIRD REGULATIONS

QUAIL (BOBWHITE & SCALED)

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS LEGAL MEANS OF TAKING PUBLIC LANDS
Residents & Nonresidents: An appropriate Shotgun (conventional or muzzleloading), Seasons on public lands may vary from state-
hunting license (see page 4) or proof of exemp- longbow, legal raptors and as otherwise pro- wide seasons. Consult public hunting lands
tion. However, a 5-day nonresident hunting vided under General Hunting Regulations (see special regulations on page 55.
license is not valid for quail hunting. pages 33-34).
SHOOTING HOURS
DATES & OPEN AREAS POT SHOOTING Official sunrise to official sunset.
Nov. 11, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2024; statewide. At no time may any quail or covey be shot
while resting on the ground, commonly called HUNTER ORANGE
DAILY LIMIT “pot shooting.” For hunter orange requirements, see page 35.
10 daily, 20 in possession after the first day.

PHEASANT

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Persons who hunt in two states having sepa- PUBLIC LANDS
Residents & Nonresidents: A hunting license rate daily limits may not exceed the largest Seasons on public lands may vary from state-
(see page 4) or proof of exemption. number of birds that can legally be taken in wide seasons. Consult public hunting lands
one of the states in which they take birds.
special regulations on page 55.
DATES & OPEN AREAS IDENTIFICATION
Dec. 1, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024. Evidence of sex (head or one foot) must SHOOTING HOURS
Open areas include Alfalfa, Beaver, Cima- remain on the bird until it has reached its final Official sunrise to official sunset.
rron, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Major, No- destination.
ble, Osage, Texas, Woods and Woodward HUNTER ORANGE
counties; and the portions of Blaine, Dewey,
Ellis, Kingfisher and Logan counties north of LEGAL MEANS OF TAKING For hunter orange requirements, see page 35.
State Highway 51. Shotgun (conventional or muzzleloading),
archery equipment, legal raptors, hand-
DAILY LIMIT propelled missile, slingshot and as otherwise
Cocks only: Two cocks daily; four in possession provided under General Hunting Regulations
after the first day. (see pages 33-34).

MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OKLAHOMA WATERFOWL lifetime hunting or senior citizen lifetime
Residents & Nonresidents: A hunting license HUNTING LICENSE combination and lifetime disabled veterans
license holders.
(see page 4) or proof of exemption. In addition,
all hunters, unless otherwise exempt, must (WATERFOWL STAMP) • Resident landowners hunting on their own land.
carry afield the HIP permit (see page 6 for HIP Every resident 16 years of age and over and • Anyone holding a Lifetime Oklahoma
Duck Stamp.
permit information.) every nonresident (regardless of age) must
have in their possession an Oklahoma Water-
MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING fowl Hunting License while hunting waterfowl, SANDHILL CRANE PERMIT
AND CONSERVATION STAMP unless exempt. Licenses are available from All crane hunters must possess a $3 sandhill
any Oklahoma license dealer. Licenses are crane permit (valid July 1 to the following June
(FEDERAL DUCK STAMP) also available at wildlifedepartment.com (a $3 30). Permits are available from any Oklahoma
Federal law requires that every waterfowl convenience fee will be applied to your total). hunting license dealer. Permits also are avail-
hunter 16 and older must carry on their person “Waterfowl” refers to ducks, mergansers able free of charge at wildlifedepartment.com.
a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conserva- and geese only. No state waterfowl license
tion Stamp, signed in ink across the face. These is required for coot or sandhill crane hunting. POSSESSION LIMITS
are available for $25 at U.S. post offices, or for Valid July 1 through the following June 30. Unless specified otherwise, the possession limit
Sportsmen exempt from the Oklahoma
$27 at any Oklahoma license dealer as well Waterfowl Hunting License include: is one daily bag limit for anyone who has hunted
as at wildlifedepartment.com. “Waterfowl” for one day. The possession limit increases to
refers to ducks, mergansers and geese only. two daily bag limits for anyone who has hunted
No federal duck stamp is required for coot or • Residents under 16 years of age. for two days. The possession limit increases
sandhill crane hunting. Valid July 1 through • Residents age 65 or older. to three daily bag limits for anyone who has
the following June 30. • Oklahoma resident lifetime hunting, resi- hunted for three days. No one may possess
dent lifetime combination, senior citizen
more than three daily bag limits at any time.
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