§29-1-101. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code, and is hereinafter referred to as “this Code.” Laws 1974, c. 17, § 1-101, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-10-101. Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all jurisdictions legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows: ARTICLE 1. FINDINGS, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND PURPOSE A. The participating states find that the following provisions apply: 1. Wildlife resources are managed in trust by the respective states for […]
§29-10-102. Enforcement and administration of Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
A. The Department of Wildlife Conservation shall enforce the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact as set forth in Section 1 of this act and shall do all things within the jurisdiction of the Department that are appropriate in order to effectuate the purposes and the intent of the compact. B. The Director of the Department of […]
§29-10-103. Forfeiture of hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses – Notice – Penalties.
A. When the Department of Wildlife Conservation receives notice of the suspension of the hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges of a person by a participating issuing state as set forth in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, the Department shall determine whether the violation leading to the suspension could have led to the forfeiture of privileges […]
§29-10-104. Suspension of hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges – Notice – Penalties.
A. The Department of Wildlife Conservation may suspend the hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges of any resident of this state upon notification from the licensing authority of a participating state as set forth in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, that the resident has failed to comply with the terms of a citation issued for a […]
§29-10-105. Procedures for suspension hearing.
A. Upon suspending the hunting, trapping, or fishing privileges of any person under Section 3 or Section 4 of this act, the Department of Wildlife Conservation shall immediately notify the person in writing. The person may, within twenty (20) days of the notice, request a hearing before the Department on whether the requirements for suspension […]
§29-1001. Use of certain mechanical fishing devices prohibited – Penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to fish in any waters of this state by: 1. Leaving visibly unattended for a period of more than six (6) hours any mechanical fishing device which automatically recoils when a fish strikes, including, but not limited to, the device commonly known as a “yo-yo”; 2. Use […]
§29-2-101. Definitions of words and phrases.
The following words and phrases when used in this Code shall, for the purposes of this Code, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this article, except where the context otherwise requires. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-101, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-101.1. Animal.
“Animal” means an organism of the animal kingdom, as distinguished from the plant kingdom; including any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body parts thereof, excluding fossils. Laws 1991, c. 182, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
§29-2-102. Bag limit.
“Bag limit” is the number of any kind of wildlife permitted to be taken in any one day or one open season, as the case may be. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-102, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1975, c. 48, § 1.
§29-2-103. Buy.
“Buy” is to obtain an item by an exchange for consideration, and includes barter, offer to buy or the act of buying. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-103, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-104. Closed season.
“Closed season” is all other times than open season, and is the period during which protected wildlife may not be lawfully taken. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-104, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-104.1. Commercial purposes.
“Commercial purposes” shall mean to manage on a business basis or engage in any transaction or exchange for consideration, including barter, the offer to sell or possession with intent to sell for profit, or monetary gain. Laws 1991, c. 182, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
§29-2-105. Commission.
“Commission” is that body created and authorized by Article XXVI of the Oklahoma Constitution and refers to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-105, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-106. Commissioner.
“Commissioner” is an individual who is a member of the “Commission.” Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-106, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-106.1. Day.
“Day” is a period of time consisting of twenty-four (24) hours from midnight to midnight. Laws 1991, c. 182, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
§29-2-106.1a. Computer-assisted remote control hunting.
“Computer-assisted remote control hunting” means the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, or software to remotely control the hunting, taking, or attempt to take wildlife. Added by Laws 2008, c. 104, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 2008.
§29-2-107. Department.
“Department” is that agency created and authorized by Article XXVI of the Oklahoma Constitution, which has charge of managing Oklahoma’s wildlife and refers to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-107, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-108. Director.
“Director” is that official heading the “Department” and refers to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Director, under Article XXVI of the Oklahoma Constitution. Laws 1974, c. 17, § 2-108, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
§29-2-108.1. Domesticated animal.
“Domesticated animal” means an animal kept for pleasure or for utility, that has adapted to life in association with and to the use of human beings, and shall not include animals which normally can be found in the wild state, unless specifically so designated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Laws 1991, c. 182, § […]