Controlled hunts e-book, 2012

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2012 Controlled Hunts e-Book
• WELCOME
In order to manage game animals, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is offering
hunters the opportunity to apply for controlled hunt permits. Controlled hunts are held in situations
where unrestricted hunting would pose safety concerns or where overharvest might occur.
Controlled hunt permits are awarded through random drawing, and some of the hunts are highly
sought after, with more applicants than available permits. If selected, hunters will be able to hunt on
lands managed by the Department and cooperating state, federal and private areas.
We wish you good luck and good hunting.
No Hunter Ed? Try an apprentice-designated license.
Many hunting licenses and permits can now be sold with an apprentice designation that allows
individuals ages 8 to 30 without hunter education certifi cation to hunt under certain conditions. For
complete details, visit wildlifedepartment.com/education/apprentice.pdf
• CATEGORIES
Category 1: Elk Hunts
Category 2: Antelope Hunts
Category 3: Deer Hunts
Category 4: Deer Hunts for Motor Vehicle or Non-Ambulatory Permittees
Category 5: Youth Deer Hunts
Category 6: Spring 2013 Turkey Hunts
Category 7: Youth Spring 2013 Turkey Hunts
• WHO CAN APPLY?
Residents: You must possess one of the following licenses, or be exempt from one
of these licenses, to apply for controlled hunts. You must purchase the license prior
to applying for controlled hunts. (Purchase a license by following this link.) Read the
following descriptions to determine which best applies to you.
*Note: If you have an apprentice-designated license, you may still apply. However, some hunts
require hunter education certifi cation by the date of the hunt. Be sure to read all information listed with
each hunt selection.
1. Resident Annual Hunting License / Resident Fiscal-Year Hunting License / Resident Annual
Combination License / Resident Fiscal-Year Combination License / Resident 5-Year Hunting License
/ Resident 5-Year Combination License – Any one of these licenses qualify an individual to apply for
controlled hunts. Remember, all residents age 18 and older must have one of these licenses valid for the
current calendar year before applying.
2. Resident Youth Annual Hunting License / Resident Youth Fiscal-Year License / Resident Youth
Annual Combination License / Resident Youth Fiscal-Year Combination License – Any one of these
licenses qualify resident youths age 16 - 17 to apply for controlled hunts. Remember, these licenses must be
valid for the current calendar year. Only residents under 16 years of age are exempt from the purchase of a
hunting license (see #3 below). If applicant has a lifetime license, see #4 below.
3. Age Exempt – Only residents under 16 years of age or those born before Jan. 1, 1923, are exempt from
the purchase of a hunting license.
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