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BEFORE DOVE SEASON OPENER FOR THE LATEST UPDATES, GO ONLINE TO LICENSE .

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Dove hunting season will be here before we NOTICE: Events listed were scheduled at press time; events are
realize it. So now is a great time to think about subject to change.
what should be done to prepare for some fast
wing-shooting action!
One very important question is whether you JULY 2022
or someone you know will require Hunter Educa- 2 Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
tion certification before the Sept. 1 dove season
opener. Hunter education certification is required 3 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
before anyone who is
10 to 30 years old can 4 Independence Day (state offices closed).
get a regular hunting 10 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
license.
Hunter education 17 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
certification is available
in two ways: an online 24 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
course through www. 30 Hunter Education Class, Pauls Valley. Register: license.
wildlifedepar tment. gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.aspx.
com, or a classroom 31 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
course taught in-person
at various times and • ODWC Free Fishing Clinics set in Guthrie, July 9; Jenks, July 12;
locations statewide. Jenks, July 19; Moore, July 23; Jenks, July 26. Register: license.
gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.aspx.
Oklahoma does not
charge a fee for tak- • Ducks Unlimited event info: www.ducks.org/Oklahoma/events.
• Friends of NRA events set in Stillwater, July 8; McAlester, July 9;
ing either the online Ardmore, July 23, Ada, July 28. Info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
course or the class- • National Wild Turkey Federation event set in Edmond, July 1. Info:
room course. www.nwtf.org/events.
Those who want to
attend an in-person
hunter education class AUGUST 2022
may search online for
available classes and 1 Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
Oklahoma City.
register. Visit license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/
Event/EventsHome.aspx? or scan the QR code 6 Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
and search for dates and locations. 7 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
All hunter education stu-
dents are required to register 13 Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference and Expo by NWTF, Reed
using their GoOutdoorsOkla- Center, Midwest City. Information, tickets: www.oknwtf.com
or rick@nolanoutdoors.com.
homa account, which they can
create at the time they register. 14 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
Children 9 or younger may
go through the hunter education course to learn 21 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
about hunting safety, but they are not eligible to 28 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
test for certification until they reach age 10. Also, Hunter Education Class, Dewey.
anyone 31 and older is not required to have hunt- Register: license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/
EventsHome.aspx.
er education certification to purchase a regular
hunting license. • Ducks Unlimited events set in Sand Springs, Aug. 5; Earlsboro,
Aug. 5; Wagoner, Aug. 6; Perry, Aug. 13; Broken Arrow, Aug. 13;
But if you forget to become hunter education Bartlesville, Aug. 20. Info: www.ducks.org/Oklahoma/events.
certified before hunting season opens, all is not • Friends of NRA events set in Oklahoma City, Aug. 4; Idabel, Aug.
lost! Anyone 30 or younger may get an appren- 13. Info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
tice-designated hunting license, which allows • National Wild Turkey Federation event set in Duncan, Aug. 1. Info:
that person to hunt as long as a licensed hunter www.nwtf.org/events.
is present with the apprentice. ** FOR HUNTING SEASON DATES, GO TO
www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunting/seasons **

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