Free Federal Permit Required: Permits available from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Persons requesting permits must provide their name, address (including zip code). The permit must be displayed to an authorized Law Enforcement official upon request.

Legal Means of Taking for Migratory Game Birds: Shotgun (conventional or muzzleloading), bow and arrow or legal raptors. Shotguns must not be larger than 10 gauge. No rifles, pistols or shotgun slugs. Shotguns must be incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber combined.

All waterfowl and coot hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot only statewide. It shall be illegal to possess lead shot, including copper and nickle plated lead hot, while hunting waterfowl or coots.

Oklahoma hunters pursuing migratory birds (dove, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, woodcock, rails, gallinules and solpe) must carry a Migratory Bird Harvest Intormation Permit in addition to appli. cable licenses while hunting. The permit is attached to the Universal License. Lifetime license holders must obtain this tree permit and have it in their possession while hunting migratory birds. Sportsmen exempt trom this requirement include: hunters under 16 years of age; hunters 64 years of age or older (or those who turn 64 during the calendar year in which they intend to hunt migratory birds); and landowners hunting on their own land. Permits are available tree from all license vendors in Oklahoma.

Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp: Federal law requires that each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or duck stamp, signed in ink across the face. "Waterfowl" refers to ducks and geese only. No stamp is required for coot or crane.

Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Stamp: Every person 16 years of age and over must have in their possession an Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Stamp while hunting migratory waterfowl, with the exception of:

1) landowners hunting on their own land,
2) ODWC lifetime hunting or combination license holders,
3) ODWC senior citizen hunting or combination license holders, and
4) anyone born during 1922 or before.

Waterfowl Hunting on ODWC Lakes

Waterfowl hunting is permitted on thefollowing Department fishing lakes: American Horse, Jap Beaver, Burtschi, Chambers, Ozie Cobb, Dahigren, Hall, Nanih Waiya, Schooler, Vanderwork and Vincent.

Permits wiill be available only at 3 check stations. Hunters must license and waterfowl stamps, or proof of exemption permits. Permits can be obtained and are valid for one a time only. Permits can be picked up in advance of date beginning December 11, 1995. Hunters are required to check their kill and return their permit to the check station where the permit was obtained on the day of their hunt. The check stations will be at:

Bray General Store, Bray, OK (405)658-5211.

Lakeside Grocery, E. side of Lake Humphreys, (405)252-6296.

Kountry Korner, 7 mi. W. of Velma, (405)255-8320.

Waterfowl Hunting Blinds on Reservoirs

Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on public lands are of two nent blinds constructed for seasonal use and temponstructed for only one hunting trip and removed at the end of said trip. Hunters wishing to construct permanent blinds on Corps of Engineers reservoirs must first obtain a permit for constructing a blind. Permits are not required for temporary blinds. Temporary blinds only are allowed on Altus-Lugert, Arbuckle, Birch, Broken Bow, Copan, Fort Cobb, Heyburn, Hugo, Kaw; Robert S. Kerr, Keystone, Lock and Dam 17 (Chouteau) and 18 (Newt Graham), Mountain Park, Optima, Pine Creek, Skiatook, Tenkiller, Texoma and Wister reservoirs.

Permanent or temporary blinds can be constructed on Canton, Eufaula, Fort Gibson, Fort Supply, Hulah, Oologah, W.D. MayoWaurika and Webbers Falls reservoirs. Permanent blind permits are issued annually on the 4th Saturday of September by public drawing for Eufaula, Fort Gibson, Hulah, Oologah, W. D. Mayo (L&D 14), Waurika and Webbers Falls Information on location and time of drawings can be obtained by contacting the Area Biologist or the Wildlife Department in Oklahoma City. Permanent blind permits are issued on a first come, first served basis for Canton and Fort Supply reservoirs.

To obtain a permanent blind permit after the first day of issuance, contact the area manager of the area of interest. Applicants for permit drawing on permanent blind permits must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid hunting license, a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and a signed Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Stamp (unless exempt). All individuals wanting a permanent blind permit must attend the permit drawings. Permit holders must have permit number conspicuously displayed in blind throughout the waterfowl season.

Blinds must be constructed within 20 feet of numbered locations. No blinds, whether temporary or permanent, shall be constructed within 250 yards of another blind. Blinds must be constructed within two weeks of the opening day of waterfowl season, otherwise the blind may be reissued on a first served basis. All blinds must be removed within 14 days after the close of waterfowl season. Blinds remaining after this date shall become the property of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Permit holders will have priority use on their blind each day until 7:30 a.m. After this time the blinds will be available to others. Blinds must not be locked.

Noncompliance with regulations will result in a citation or forfeiture of right ot obtain a blind permit the next year.

Wildlife Management Areas

All wildlife management areas are open to waterfowl hunting during the statewide seasons for those species except during closed periods during controlled deer hunts and unless otherwise closed for hunting.

Summary of Federal Regulations

In addition to state regulations, these federal rules apply to the taking, possession, transportation and storage of migratory game birds.

Restrictions: No person shall take migratory game birds: With a trap, snare, net, crossbow, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance.

With a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

From a sink box (a low floating device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water).

From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor driven land conveyance, or any aircraft.

From or by means of any motor or sail boat unless the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled, and its progress therefrom has ceased.

By the use or aid of live decoys.

Using record or tapes or migratory bird calls, or sounds, or electronically amplified imitations of bird calls.

By driving, rallying, or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sail boat to put them in the range of the hunters.

By the aid of baiting (placing feed such as corn, wheat, salt, or otherfeed to constitute a lure orenticement). Huntersshould be aware that a baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after the removal of the bait, and it is not necessary for the hunter to know an area is baited to be in violation.

Closed Season: No person shall take migratory game birds during the closed season.

Shooting Hours: No person shall take migratory game birds except during the hours open to shooting as prescribed.

Daily Bag Limit: No person shall take in any one day more than one daily bag limit.

Field Possesaion Limit: No person shall possess more than one (1 ) daily bag limit, tagged or not tagged while in the field or while returning from the field to one's car, hunting camp, home, etc.

Wanton Waste: All migratory game birds shall be retrieved if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field.

Tagging: No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information.

1. The hunter's signature.
2. The hunter's address.
3. The total number of birds involved, by species.
4. The dates such birds were killed.

Tagging is required if birds are being transported by another person for the hunter, or if birds have been left for cleaning, storage (including temporary storage), shipment, or taxidermy services.

Possession ot Live Birds: Crippled birds must be immediately killed.

Dressing: No person shall completely dress any migratory game bird (except doves and bandtailed pigeons) and then transport the birds from the field. The head or one fully feathered wing must remain attached to all such birds while being transported from the field to one's home or to a commercial facility.

Shipment. No persons shall ship migratory game birds unless the package is marked on the outside with:

1. The name and address of the person sending the birds.
2. The name and address of the person to whom the birds are being sent.
3. The number of birds, by species, contained in the package.

Importation: For information regarding the importation of migratory birds killed in another country, hunters should consult federal regulations 50 CFR 20.61 through 20.66. One fullyfeathered wing must remain attached to all migratory game birds being transported between the port of entry and one's home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. No person shall import migratory game birds killed in any foreign country except . Canada, unless such birds are dressed (except as required in 20.63), drawn, and the head and feet are removed. No person shall import migratory game birds belonging to another person.

Caution: More restrictive regulations may apply to National Wildlife Refuges open to public hunting. For more information on Federal regulations, contact Senior Resident Agent-in-Charge,

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
902 N.W. 59th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405)231-5251
Tulsa (918)581-7469.

Waterfowl Hunting On Washita
National Wildlife Refuge

Application Procedure: One hunter, who must be at least 18 years of age, will apply for a blind. Successful applicants may then bring two hunting companions of their choice. These companions may or may not be the same for the Saturday and Sunday morning hunts. Applications for the hunt may be on regular stationery or on forms available from the refuge office. Applications must contain the following data: Hunter's name, mailing address, telephone number, birthdate, current hunting license number, and preferred hunt dates.

No hunter may participate in more than one weekend hunt. Incomplete applications including those with no choice of dates will be disallowed. Applications should be brought to the refuge office (located 5 miles west and 1 1/2 miles north of Butler; office hours 7:30-4:00 Monday-Friday) or sent by mail or FAX to:

Washita NWR
RR #1, Box 68
Butler, Oklahoma 73625
FAX number (405) 664-2206.

Instructions to Hunters: Hunters may not leave the assigned blinds, except to reposition decoys or to retrieve dead or wounded birds. No hunter will be allowed into the hunt area after 6:00 a.m. nor leave before 11:30 a.m. Dogs will be allowed in the hunt area if they are kept under control and are not allowed to roam. Hunters will be allowed ten (10) shells per day, FEDERALLY APROVED NONTOXIC SHOT ONLY. Open fires will not be permitted in the hunt area. Transportation to the area of the blinds will not be furnished. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed to be brought into the area. All successful applicants are encouraged to obtain a ffee crane permit from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in the event they have an opportunity to shoot sandhill cranes.

Waterfowl Hunting On Salt Plains
National Wildlife Refuge

A 1,200-acre unit which is bounded by the refuge on the west and north, hunting units A and B on the east and 150 yards north of State Highway 11 on the south (the 150 yards north of SH 11 is a retrieval zone only) will be open for hunting of ducks, geese and sandhill cranes. Dates and bag limits are the same as set forth in the statewide waterfowl regulations. Hunting hours will be from 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon seven (7) days a week. FEDERALLY APPROVED NONTOXIC SHOT ONLY. Hunters must check in and out in designated areas. Phone: (405) 626-4794.

Sooner Lake Closure Area Special
Canada Goose Hunt Regulations

Canada goose hunting will be allowed on a permit only basis within the area around Sooner Lake presently closed to all Canada goose hunting. Sooner Lake and the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company perimeter lands will continue to be closed to Canada goose hunting and are excluded from the permit hunt area.

Permits will be available only at three (3) check stations. Hunters must have a hunting license and waterfowl stamps, or proof of exemption to obtain free permits. Permits can be obtained and are valid for one day's hunt at a time only.

Hunters are required to check their kill and return their permit to the check station where the permit was obtained on the day ol their hunt. The check stations will be at Le Store, junction of U.S. Highways 177 and 64, (405) 724-3577; Pete's Place, 1/4 mile North of the junction of U.S. Highway 177 and Cimarron Turnpike, (405) 723-4277; and Big Ken's Outdoor Sports on U.S. Highway 60,1/4 mile west of the new river bridge in Ponca City, (405) 762-3030.

Duncan Closure Area
Special Canada Goose Hunt

Canada goose hunting will be allowed on a permit only basis within the Duncan Canada goose closure area presently closed to Canada goose hunting. Duncan city lakes (Fuqua, Clear Creek, Duncan and Humphreys) and surrounding municipal property will be closed to Canada goose hunting and are excluded from the permit hunt area. The daily bag limit will be two (2) Canada geese.

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation 1801 N. Lincoln Okahoma City, OK 73105