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REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN REGULATIONS

each and every hide in such a way that it cannot or sharp screwdriver and install some sort regulation prevents the running or chasing
be removed intact. The tag or marking must be of spacer that can be removed later to allow of coyote, bobcat, fox or raccoon with dogs
the official method used by the issuing agency. tagging once the bobcat or otter is frozen. for sport only, except on those public lands
If an identification is not required by the issuing Taking these few simple steps will allow the where such activity is prohibited. Bobcats and
agency, a hunting or trapping license appropri- spacer to be removed and the tag attached foxes taken with this exemption cannot be
ate to the species taken is required as proof. in the proper location without having to thaw removed from the property. Only furbearers
the bobcat or otter. Otherwise, partially thaw taken within season and with a fur license may
TAGGING HINTS the carcass before taking it to be tagged. be sold or removed from property.
All bobcats and otters are usually tagged
with a plastic tag looped under the skin from EXEMPTIONS FROM
the eye to the mouth. If you choose to freeze REGULATIONS
your bobcat or otter whole prior to tagging, it Nothing in this regulation prevents the killing
is best to open a 1/2-inch wide slot under the of furbearers actually found destroying live-
skin from the eye to the gum line with a knife
stock or poultry. In addition, nothing in this

REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN REGULATIONS

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS RATTLESNAKE DATES amphibians collected from the wild that are
Any person while in the act of taking or & DAILY LIMITS indigenous to or whose range extends into
Oklahoma, except for provisions for rattle-
attempting to take reptiles and amphibians • March 1 - June 30. snakes, water turtles and aquatic salamanders
or possessing reptiles or amphibians must (Necturus and Ambystoma, except Ambystoma
first possess:
The following reptiles are legal to harvest with talpoideum) and Ambystoma annulatum.
no daily limit: prairie rattlesnake, western dia-
1. Any resident or nonresident hunting license, mondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake and
unless otherwise exempt, for land-dwelling massasauga. COMMERCIAL &
reptiles or amphibians, with the exception NONCOMMERCIAL BREEDING
of (3) and (4) of this paragraph.
2. A resident or nonresident fishing license, OTHER REPTILE DATES All persons so licensed for captive breeding
unless otherwise exempt, for water-dwelling & DAILY LIMITS of reptiles and amphibians must keep detailed
breeding and hatching records in addition to
reptiles or amphibians, with the exception There is a statewide closed season on the those records already required by law.
of (3) and (4) of this paragraph. following reptiles: Texas horned lizard, east- The Director may make exceptions for edu-
3. A commercial turtle harvester license for ern side-blotched lizard, checkered whiptail, cation or research purposes to holders of Okla-
legal water-dwelling turtles if the taking American alligator, western chicken turtle, homa scientific collector’s permits for reptiles
or possession is for commercial purposes. northern map turtle, wandering gartersnake, and amphibians.
Note: Not all bodies of water are open for gulf swampsnake, alligator snapping turtle,
commercial harvest. common lesser earless lizard, round-tailed
4. A commercial resident or nonresident horned lizard and western mudsnake. POSSESSION OF
minnow dealers license for legal aquatic All other reptiles, excluding rattlesnakes, AMERICAN ALLIGATORS
salamanders if the taking is for commer- have a year-round season. The limit is six (6) per It is unlawful to possess an American alligator.
cial purposes.
day or in possession for each species.
Bullfrogs may be taken with hook and line, AMPHIBIAN DATES, AREAS,
gig, spear, bow and arrow or other methods NUISANCE REPTILES LEGAL SPECIES &
except firearms under the resident or nonresi- Nothing prohibits the control of reptiles other
dent fishing license. Bullfrogs may be taken than those listed as endangered or threatened, DAILY LIMITS
with firearms under the resident or nonresident by landowners, lessees, or occupants of such There will be a statewide year-round open
hunting license. land when such reptiles are creating a nuisance. season for all amphibians except for the fol-
Persons possessing a current resident or lowing salamanders that have a statewide
nonresident hunting license, unless otherwise LEGAL MEANS OF TAKING closed season: Sequoyah slimy salamander,
exempt, may sell lawfully-taken rattlesnakes It is unlawful to introduce, deposit, place Kiamichi slimy salamander, western slimy sal-
only to those individuals holding a commercial or drain any deleterious, noxious, toxic or amander, Rich Mountain salamander, Ozark
or noncommercial wildlife breeders license petroleum based substance into or around zigzag salamander, four-toed salamander,
during open season. A commercial wildlife any underground dens or rock crevices for grotto salamander, Oklahoma salamander,
breeders license is required of all who buy the purpose of taking reptiles or amphibians. cave salamander, mole salamander, ringed
and resell live rattlesnakes. salamander, Ouachita dusky salamander and
The method of taking legal water turtles and three-toed amphiuma.
5-DAY RATTLESNAKE PERMIT aquatic salamanders for commercial purposes Aquatic frogs (except bullfrog and crawfish
and the taking of bullfrogs is restricted to pro-
Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping, har- visions in the current statutes and regulations. frog), Woodhouse’s toad and aquatic salaman-
assing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting With the exception of water turtles and aquatic ders of the genera Necturus and Ambystoma
to take in any manner any species of rattle- salamanders taken for commercial purposes (except mole and ringed salamander) have
snake during an organized rattlesnake hunt- (when licensed) and all legal species of frogs, no limit.
ing event or festival must have a rattlesnake all other reptiles and amphibians may only be The daily limit and possession limit for bull-
permit, unless exempt. taken by hand or any other legal means. frogs is 15. It is illegal to sell bullfrogs or ship
Persons with a valid hunting license (see page them out-of-state at any time. Bullfrogs may
4) are exempt from the rattlesnake permit. COMMERCIAL HARVEST not be taken in the Wichita Mountains WR.
Permits are available online at wildlifede- The limit for crawfish frog and all other
partment.com, or at any hunting or fishing It shall be unlawful to engage in any commer- species of amphibians, except those listed as
license dealer. cial activities involving any species or subspe- closed, is four (4) per day or in possession of
cies, if more than one (1) exists, of reptiles or each species.
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