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MIGRATORY GAME BIRD REGULATIONS

WATERFOWL HUNTING for their desired lake at GoOutdoorsOkla- • Permit holders must have their permit num-
BLINDS ON RESERVOIRS homa.com, but in-person registration will ber and their first and last name conspicu-
be available for those unable to do so.
ously displayed in the blind. The informa-
• Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on The schedule will be as follows: tion must be clearly legible throughout the
public lands are of two types: Seasonal – Ft. Gibson – 7 AM check-in and registra- waterfowl season.
blinds, which are constructed by a hunter, tion, 7:30 drawing • Seasonal blinds must be constructed within
permitted by the Department and at a De- – Eufaula – 9 AM check-in and registra- 25 yards of the location designated by the
partment approved designated location tion, 9:30 drawing hunter on the official map approved by the
and used throughout the current hunting – Webbers Falls – 11 AM check-in and Department. No seasonal blinds shall be
season. Daily blinds constructed for use on registration, 11:30 drawing constructed within 250 yards of another
any given day and removed at the end of the – W.D. Mayo – 12:30 pm check-in and seasonal blind and no daily blind shall be
day’s hunt. Daily blinds would include boat registration, 1 pm drawing constructed or used within 250 yards of an
blinds, layout blinds, panel blinds and/or any Contact the respective Wildlife De- occupied seasonal blind.
other blind constructed from natural material partment representative for more in- • Seasonal blinds must be constructed at least
that is removed at the end of the day’s hunt. formation. two (2) weeks before opening day of water-
• Daily blinds only are allowed on Altus-Lugert, fowl season, otherwise the blind location
Arbuckle, Birch, Broken Bow, Chouteau (L&D Eufaula – JD Ridge, (918) 617-1113 may be reissued to another licensed hunter
17), Copan, Fort Cobb, Heyburn, Hugo, Ft. Gibson and Webbers Falls – on a first come, first serve basis. All seasonal
Hulah, Kaw, Keystone, Newt Graham (L&D Brett Thompson, (918) 625-3910 blinds must be removed by March 15 of
18), Mountain Park, Oologah, Optima, Pine W.D. Mayo – Chris Parker, (918) each year. Blinds remaining after this date
Creek, Robert S. Kerr (L&D 15), Skiatook, 721-2990 may become the property of the Oklahoma
Tenkiller, Texoma and Wister reservoirs. » In some cases, seasonal blind permits Department of Wildlife Conservation.
• Hunters wishing to construct seasonal blinds remain after the drawing. Contact the • Seasonal blind permit holders will have pri-
in Oklahoma where blinds are permitted biologist or game warden for the area of ority use on said blind each day until 1/2
must first obtain a permit. Permits are not interest to see if any permits are available hour before official sunrise (legal shooting
required for daily blinds. Daily blinds may after the drawings. time). Permit holders claiming priority use
only be constructed or used on reservoirs • Applicants for seasonal blind permits must before this time must be prepared to furnish
open to waterfowl hunting, unless specifi- be at least 18 years old on the day of the identification to ensure priority use. After
cally prohibited. permit issuance and possess a valid hunting this time, unoccupied blinds will be available
• Seasonal or daily blinds can be constructed license, HIP permit, Federal Migratory Bird to other hunters. Blinds must not be locked.
on Eufaula, Fort Gibson, W.D. Mayo (L&D Hunting and Conservation stamp (federal • Failure to comply with regulations may result
14) and Webbers Falls (L&D 16) reservoirs. duck stamp) and a valid Oklahoma Water- in forfeiture of privilege to obtain a permit
» Seasonal blind permits are issued by a fowl Hunting license (state duck stamp), for constructing seasonal blinds during the
drawing, annually for Eufaula, Fort Gibson, unless exempt. forthcoming year.
W.D. Mayo (L&D 14) and Webbers Falls • All individuals wanting a seasonal blind
(L&D 16) reservoirs. The drawings will be permit must appear in person at the ap-
held at the Porter Office at 9097 N 34th St propriate permit drawings. No person may
West, Porter, OK 74454 on Sept. 16, 2023. obtain a seasonal blind permit for more than
All participants are urged to pre-register one reservoir.

YOUTH, VETERAN & ACTIVE MILITARY WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Help the youth, veterans and active military members of Oklahoma get involved in the sport of waterfowl hunting. Take a kid, veteran
and/or active military member with you on your next hunt, or encourage them to participate in the special opportunities below.
YOUTH, VETERAN & ACTIVE MILITARY WATERFOWL DAYS ODWC GUIDED YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS
• ZONES 1 & 2: Nov. 4 & Feb. 3. These guided hunts offer the opportunity to experience the joys of
waterfowling to youths who don't have a mentor who hunts water-
• Panhandle counties: Sept. 30 & Feb. 3.
fowl.
These days are special waterfowl hunting opportunities for • Dates: Set by hunter and guide.
youths, veterans and active military members providing two
additional days outside of the regular waterfowl season. Youth • Locations: Fort Cobb State Park, Fort Gibson Lake, Hackberry
hunters must be 15 or younger. An adult must accompany the Flat WMA, Keystone Lake, Packsaddle WMA, Vann's Lake.
youth hunter into the field. The accompanying adult must be 18 • Required Equipment: All equipment, including gun and
or older and hunter education certified or exempt, regardless ammunition, will be provided.
of whether the youth is hunter education certified. This adult
cannot hunt ducks, mergansers or coots, unless also qualifying • Age: Applicants must be 12 to 15 years of age, have proof of
as a veteran or other active duty military; but may participate successfully completing a certified hunter education course,
in other open seasons. Veterans (as defined in section 101 of and have an adult guardian who can accompany them on
title 38, United States Code) and members of the Armed Forces the hunt (guardian is not allowed to hunt).
on active duty, including members of the National Guard and • Application Deadline: Nov. 5.
Reserves on active duty (other than for training), may also partic-
ipate. All species and sex specific limits are the same as during • How To Apply: Apply online at wildlifedepartment.com.
the regular seasons.
For more information, contact Jason Rockwell, Migratory Bird
Technician, at jason.rockwell@odwc.ok.gov.

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