Fishing
- Hybrid striped bass have been reclassified as a game fish. Bag and size limits have not changed.
- New rules and a permitting system have been developed for recirculating aquaculture systems. Contact Fisheries Division for more information (405) 521-3721
- Management of the Echota and Stunkard areas of the Upper Illinois River has changed.
Hunting
The following are brief descriptions of regulation changes. This summary of regulation changes is intended to be used as a reference only. You are required to be familiar with all the changes to regulations that apply to each of these items.
- Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on public lands are to be daily blinds only, unless otherwise provided.
- Anyone accessing certain areas open to the public for hunting must check in and out of the area through ODWC's online system effective Fall 2025. More information, including a list of required areas, can be found here.
- Any nonresident hunting game birds on a WMA (this includes any GMA, PHA, WRP, WDU, or WMU), must possess a game bird permit.
- Added an exception to the importation of deer, elk or other cervidae.
Free Fishing Days
June 6-7, 2026
Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license (a free paddlefish permit is still required).
* Some city permits may still be required.
Free Hunting Days
September 6 - 7, 2025
Do you know someone who wants to try hunting? Take them afield the first weekend in September. No hunting license is required for Oklahoma residents on Free Hunting Days!