Licenses may not be transferred, borrowed, changed or altered. Licenses and permits must be carried on your person while afield (electronic licenses are allowed).
Unless otherwise noted below, all licenses are valid from Jan. 1- Dec. 31.
Resident Licenses
Resident Base Licenses | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Annual Fishing Residents age 18 or older | $31 | 365 Days |
1-Day Fishing Residents age 18 or older | $11 | One day of choice (expires at midnight) |
Lake Texoma Allows fishing in both Oklahoma and Texas portions of Lake Texoma. Not valid below the Texoma Dam. | $12 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Annual Hunting Residents age 18 or older | $36 | 365 Days |
Youth Annual Super Hunting Residents age 17 or under pursuing deer, turkey, waterfowl, elk, bear, antelope, furbearers or who are trapping | $26 | 365 Days |
Annual Combination Fishing & Hunting Residents age 18 or older | $53 | 365 Days |
3-Year Combination Fishing & Hunting Oklahomans with six months residency. | $121 | Three years from date of issue. |
Disability 5-year Combination Fishing & Hunting For persons who have resided in Oklahoma for at least six months and who are receiving disability benefits. See requirements. | $20 | Five years from date of issue. |
Resident Additional Licenses (required in addition to base licenses) | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Deer Archery Residents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $36 | Oct. 1 - Jan. 15 |
Deer Muzzleloader Residents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $36 | Valid during Deer Muzzleloader Season, see regulations for season dates. |
Deer Gun Residents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $36 | Valid during Deer Gun Season, see regulations for season dates. |
Elk Residents age 18 or older (required for each elk hunted) | $51 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Antelope Residents age 18 or older (required for each antelope hunted) | $51 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Bear (Archery or Muzzleloader) Residents age 18 | $101 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Turkey (Spring or Fall) Residents age 18 or older | $20 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Lifetime Licenses (includes base license and additional licenses) | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting Oklahomans with six month residency | $1,024 | Lifetime |
Lifetime Fishing Oklahomans with six month residency | $375 | Lifetime |
Senior Citizen Lifetime Fishing Oklahomans with six month residency who turn 65 or older during the current calendar year | $30 | Lifetime |
Senior Citizen Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting Oklahomans with six month residency who turn 65 or older during the current calendar year | $60 | Lifetime |
Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting (under 60 percent disability) Resident disabled veterans with a disability rating of up to 59%, as certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs | $200 | Lifetime |
Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting (60 percent or more disability) Resident disabled veterans with a disability rating of 60 to 100%, as certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs | $25 | Lifetime |
Nonresident Licenses
Base Licenses | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Nonresident Annual Fishing Nonresidents age 18 or older | $81 | 365 Days |
Nonresident 1-Day Fishing Nonresidents age 18 or older | $26 | 1 day of choice (expires at midnight) |
Lake Texoma Allows fishing on both Oklahoma and Texas portions of Lake Texoma. Not valid below the Texoma Dam. | $12 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Nonresident Annual Hunting Nonresidents age 18 or older | $209 | 365 Days |
Nonresident 5-Day Hunting Nonresidents age 18 or older (Not valid for big game, waterfowl, turkey or quail) | $75 | Five days of choice |
Nonresident Youth Annual Super Hunting Nonresidents age 17 and under pursuing deer, turkey, waterfowl, elk, bear, antelope, furbearers or who are trapping | $151 | 365 Days |
Nonresident Youth 5-Day Super Hunting Nonresidents age 17 and under pursuing deer, turkey, waterfowl, elk, bear, antelope, furbearers or who are trapping | $76 | Five days of choice |
Nonresident Additional Licenses (required in addition to base licenses) | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Nonresident Deer Archery Nonresidents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $501 | Oct. 1 - Jan. 15 |
Nonresident Deer Muzzleloader Nonresidents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $501 | Valid during Deer Muzzleloader Season, see regulations for season dates. |
Nonresident Deer Gun Nonresidents age 18 or older (includes season bag limit) | $501 | Valid during Deer Gun Season, see regulations for season dates. |
Nonresident Elk Nonresidents age 18 or older (required for each elk hunted) | $506 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Nonresident Antelope Nonresidents age 18 or older (required for each antelope hunted) | $506 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Nonresident Bear (Archery or Muzzleloader) Nonresidents age 18 or older | $506 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Turkey (Spring or Fall) Nonresidents age 18 or older | $40 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Nonresident Game Bird Permit Any nonresident hunting game birds on a WMA (this includes any GMA, PHA, WRP, WDU, or WMU), must possess a game bird permit. | $100 | 365 Days |
Resident and Nonresident Other Licenses
License/Permit | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport Required of all persons 18 or older who enter Department owned lands, regardless of residency, unless exempt | $46 ($239 for nonresidents) | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
3-Day Wildlife Conservation Passport Required of all persons 18 or older who enter Department owned lands, regardless of residency, unless exempt | $26 ($51 for nonresidents) | Three days of choice |
Oklahoma Waterfowl (waterfowl stamp) Persons 18 or older | $21 ($31 for nonresidents) | July 1 - June 30 |
Federal Duck Stamp Required for all persons 16 or older who hunt migratory waterfowl regardless of residency, including lifetime license holders | $29 | July 1 - June 30 |
Harvest Information Program (HIP) Required for all migratory bird and waterfowl hunters under age 64, including lifetime license holders | $3 (free online) | July 1 - June 30 |
Sandhill Crane Permit Required for all persons who hunt sandhill crane, regardless of age or residency, including lifetime license holders | $3.00 (free online) | July 1 - June 30 |
Land Access Permit Required for residents ages 18 to 63, and nonresidents of any age, including lifetime license holders to access certain ODWC managed properties. Valid Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 (check Land Access Permit, and OLAP). | $100 ($200 for nonresidents) | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Arrow Rifle Permit Required for all persons regardless of age or residency who hunt with an air-powered arrow rifle (one time fee) | $20 | Lifetime |
Paddlefish Permit Required for all persons who fish for paddlefish, regardless of age or residency, including lifetime license holders | Free | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
Fishing Guide License Required for all persons who assist, accompany, transport, guide, or aid persons in the taking of fish for monetary compensation or other consideration. Cost reduced to $20 with Coast Guard Mariner credentials. | $90 | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 |
5-Day Rattlesnake Permit Required of any person 18 or older hunting, pursuing, trapping, harassing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting to take in any manner any species of rattlesnake during an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival. | $5 | Five days of choice |
Commercial Hunting Licenses
Commercial Hunting | Price | Valid Dates |
|---|---|---|
Resident and Nonresident 5-Day Commercial Hunt - Small Game and Upland Winged Game (Excl. Turkey) Paper License Facility may buy booklets and issue paper license on site. | $5.00 | Five days of choice |
Resident 10-Day Commercial Hunt - Small Game and Upland Winged Game (Excl. Turkey) Required for residents 18 or older hunting winged upland game, excluding wild turkey, in a commercial hunting area. Valid for ten (10) consecutive days. | $6.00 | 10 days of choice |
Nonresident 5-Day Commercial Hunt - Small Game and Upland Winged Game (Excl. Turkey) Required for nonresidents 18 or older hunting winged upland game, excluding wild turkey, in a commercial hunting area. Valid for five (5) consecutive days. | $16.00 | Five days of choice |
Nonresident 10-Day Commercial Hunt - Small Game and Upland Winged Game (Excl. Turkey) Required for nonresidents 18 or older hunting winged upland game, excluding wild turkey, in a commercial hunting area. Valid for ten (10) consecutive days. | $21.00 | 10 days of choice |
Nonresident 5-Day Commercial Hunt - Big Game or Combination Hunting Required for nonresidents 18 or older hunting in a big game or combination big/upland game commercial hunting area. Valid for five (5) consecutive days | $75.00 | Five days of choice |
Nonresident Annual Commercial Hunt - Big Game or Combination Hunting Required for nonresidents 18 or older hunting in a big game or combination big/upland game commercial hunting area. | $176.00 | 365 days |
Common FAQs
How do I apply for a lifetime license?
Visit Lifetime License Info for information on the application process. All applications must be signed by ODWC Law Enforcement before they can be processed.
If I bought my hunting or combination lifetime license before July 1, 2024, does it include a bear license?
Yes, bear licenses are included in all hunting and combination lifetime licenses no matter when they were purchased.
If I have a lifetime fishing license, can I add a lifetime hunting license to it?
No, ODWC does not sell lifetime hunting licenses.
Is there a discount on lifetime licenses for tribal citizens?
No. Discounted prices for lifetime licenses are only available to resident seniors (age 65 and older) and resident disabled veterans.
Are youth hunters required to have a hunting license to hunt waterfowl?
Yes, resident and nonresident youth (those under 18) are required to have a youth super hunting license and Harvest Information Permit (HIP) to hunt waterfowl. They are exempt from the Oklahoma Waterfowl license only.
Are youth hunters required to have HIP?
Youth under 18 not hunting waterfowl but hunting other migratory birds are exempt from the Harvest Information Permit (HIP).
Do youth annual super hunting license privileges expire with the current hunting season?
No. Resident and nonresident youth annual super licenses are valid for 365 days and will cover any open hunting season during that time. For example, if you purchased your youth license in November for deer hunting, you may still use it for the next year’s deer seasons until the license expires without impacting your bag limit for either year.
What license do I need for my DMAP property?
The annual hunting license and deer gun license is valid for properties enrolled in DMAP.
Why do you require a hunting license to use the shooting range if I’m not hunting?
Shooting ranges on Wildlife Department areas require a hunting license because they are federally funded through the Wildlife Restoration / Pittman Robertson Act. This Act collects an excise tax from manufacturers on items like firearms, pistols, handguns, ammunition, etc. and is allocated back to state agencies with assent legislation via grant funds. These grant funds are required to be used for projects to restore, conserve, manage and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Eligible projects include providing public use and access to wildlife resources, wildlife area acquisition and management, research, hunter education and development and management of shooting ranges. In turn, for the use of these funds, state agencies are required to use hunting license fees exclusively to support fish and wildlife agencies.