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2014 Hunting Regulations for Reptiles and Amphibians Empty 2014 Hunting Regulations for Reptiles and Amphibians

Post  Snakeman Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:21 pm

1.)
Q: DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE A HUNTING LICENSE TO HUNT (COLLECT) REPTILES
AND AMPHIBIANS IN OKLAHOMA ?

A: YES. DEPENDING ON YOUR AGE, YOU HAVE TO HAVE A HUNTING LICENSE
TO HUNT(COLLECT) LAND DWELLING REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. YOU HAVE TO
HAVE A FISHING LICENSE TO HUNT (COLLECT) WATER DWELLING REPTILES
AND AMPHIBIANS. PAGES 4 - 6 "LICENSES AND PERMITS" OF THE 2013 - 2014
OKLAHOMA HUNTIG GUIDE.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE/PERMIT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 12 - 13.
IF YOU PLAN TO HUNT DURING OTHER GAME HUNTING SEASONS, BE SURE
TO READ THE INFORMATION ON PAGE 8 "HUNTER ORANGE".
ADDITIONAL AQUATIC TURTLE AND BULLFROG REGULATIONS CAN BE FOUND
ON PAGE 17 OF THE "2014 OKLAHOMA FISHING REGULATIONS".



2.)
Q: DO YOU NEED THE LICENSES NOTED ABOVE IF YOU ARE ONLY OBSERVING
AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHING A HUNT?

A: NO. YOU DO NOT NEED A LICENSE TO OBSERVE AND/OR PHOTOGRAPH A
HUNT AS LONG AS YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE HUNT AND YOU DO
NOT HAVE ANY HUNTING EQUIPMENT IN YOUR POSSESSION. “DEPARTMENT
OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION“, (405)-521-3851.
ALSO WATCH WHAT YOU PICK UP. PAGE 14 "POSSESSING WILDLIFE".



3.)
Q: DO YOU NEED THE LICENSES NOTED ABOVE IF YOU ARE HUNTING
(COLLECTING) ON LAND YOU OWN OR LAND YOU ARE LEASING FROM
THE OWNER?

A: NO. PAGE 13 "LANDOWNERS OR TENANTS".



4.)
Q: DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE LANDOWNER'S PERMISSION TO HUNT
ON THE LAND?

A: YES. PAGE 14 "LANDOWNER PERMISSION".



5.)
Q: CAN YOU BUY OR SELL REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS LAWFULLY
COLLECTED IN OKLAHOMA?

A: NO, EXCEPT FOR PROVISIONS FOR RATTLESNAKES ; WATER TURTLES
AND AQUATIC SALAMANDERS. PAGE 34 "COMMERCIAL HARVEST".
IF YOU WANT TO SELL REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS LAWFULLY
COLLECTED IN OKLAHOMA YOU MUST GET A COMMERCIAL BREEDER'S
LICENSE ($ 48.00). LTC JIM EDWARDS (ODWC - LAW ENFORCEMENT) ;
(405) 521-3179.
(PLEASE NOTE, "TERRESTRIAL/LAND TURTLES MAY NOT BE SOLD".
PAGE 17 OF THE 2014 OKLAHOMA FISHING REGULATIONS)



6.)
Q: ARE THERE REPTILES THAT YOU CAN NOT COLLECT?

A: YES. YOU CAN NOT COLLECT THE FOLLOWING REPTILES: TEXAS
HORNED LIZARD; DESERT SIDE BLOTCHED LIZARD; CHECKERED WHIPTAIL
LIZARD; AMERICAN ALLIGATOR; WESTERN CHICKEN TURTLE; MAP TURTLE;
WANDERING GARTER SNAKE; GULF CRAYFISH SNAKE; ALLIGATOR SNAPPING
TURTLE; EARLESS LIZARD AND ROUNDTAIL HORNED LIZARD. PAGE 34 "OTHER
REPTILE DATES, & DAILY LIMITS".
ADDITIONAL TURTLE REGULATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 17 OF THE
"2014 OKLAHOMA FISHING GUIDE".
THE FISHING REGULATIONS ADD THE FOLLOWING SPECIES TO THE REPTILE
DO NOT COLLECT LIST: PAINTED TURTLE; RAZORBACK MUSK TURTLE AND
COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE.



7.)
Q: ARE THERE AMPHIBIANS THAT YOU CAN NOT COLLECT?

A: YES. YOU CAN'T COLLECT THE FOLLOWING AMPHIBIANS: SEQUOYAH SLIMY
SALAMANDER, KIAMICHI SLIMY SALAMANDER, WESTERN SLIMY SALAMANDER,
RICH MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER, OZARK ZIGZAG SALAMANDER, FOUR-TOED
SALAMANDER, GROTTO SALAMANDER, OKLAHOMA SALAMANDER, CAVE
SALAMANDER AND MOLE SALAMANDER. PAGE 34 "AMPHIBIAN DATES, AREAS,
LEGAL SPECIES & DAILY LIMITS".



8.)
Q: HOW MANY OF A PATICULAR SPECIES OF REPTILE CAN YOU HAVE IN YOUR
POSSESSION/KEEP?

A: 6, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BETWEEN MARCH 1 - JUNE 30 , THERE IS NO LIMIT
ON THE FOLLOWING SNAKES: PRAIRIE RATTLESNAKE ; WESTERN
DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE ; TIMBER RATTLESNAKE AND MASSASAUGA.
PAGE 34 "RATTLESNAKE DATES & DAILY LIMITS".
ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE LAWS/ORDINANCES FOR
KEEPING HERPS IN THE TOWN/CITY WHERE YOU LIVE.



9.)
Q: HOW MANY OF A PATICULAR SPECIES OF AMPHIBIAN CAN YOU HAVE IN YOUR
POSSESSION/KEEP ?

A: 4, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN AQUATIC FROGS, TOADS AND AQUATIC
SALAMANDERS.
IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING AMPHIBIANS IN YOUR POSSESSION :
SEQUOYAH SLIMY SALAMANDER, KIAMICHI SILMY SALAMANDER, WESTERN
SLIMY SALAMANDER, RICH MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER, OZARK ZIGZAG
SALAMANDER, FOUR - TOED SALAMANDER, GROTTO SALAMANDER,
OKLAHOMA SALAMANDER, CAVE SALAMANDER AND MOLE SALAMANDER.
THERE IS A DAILY/POSSESSION LIMIT OF 15 FOR BULLFROGS. PAGE 34
"AMPHIBIAN DATES, AREAS, LEGAL SPECIES & DAILY LIMITS".
ADDITIONAL BULLFROG REGULATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 17 OF THE
"2014 OKLAHOMA FISHING GUIDE".



10.)
Q: CAN YOU HAVE MORE THAN 4 OF A PATICULAR SPECIES OF AMPHIBIAN
IN YOUR POSSESSION/KEEP IF THAT SPECIES OF AMPHIBIAN IS LEGAL TO
USE FOR BAIT ?

A: NO. "COL. ROBERT FLEENOR CHIEF, ODWC LAW ENFORCEMENT, (405)
521-4643".



11.)
Q.: IF YOU BREED A NATIVE SPECIES TO A NONNATIVE SPECIES, CAN YOU KEEP
THE OFFSPRING EVEN IF BY KEEPING THEM IT WILL PUT YOU OVER THE 6/4
LIMIT ON NATIVE SPECIES.

A: YES, BECAUSE THE OFFSPRING WOULD NOT OCCUR NATURALLY IN
OKLAHOMA. “DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION“ (MARK HOWERY
(405)-424-2728).



12.)
Q: CAN YOU HAVE IN YOUR POSSESSION/KEEP REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
LAWFULLY COLLECTED IN OKLAHOMA BY SOMEONE ELSE?

A: YES, IF YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. SEE SAMPLE B BELOW
AND PAGE 14 " POSSESSING WILDLIFE ".



13.)
Q: CAN YOU BREED REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS LAWFULLY TAKEN IN
OKLAHOMA; THAT YOU LAWFULLY HAVE IN YOUR POSSESSION?

A: YES. PAGE 34 "NONCOMMERCIAL BREEDING". YOU MUST HAVE A
NONCOMMERCIAL BREEDER'S LICENSE ( $10.00 ). REMEMBER YOU CAN'T
SELL WHAT YOU BREED UNLESS YOU ALSO HAVE A COMMERCIAL BREEDER'S
LICENSE ( $ 48.00 ). LTC JIM EDWARDS AND CAPT. DAVID DECKARD ( ODWC -
LAW ENFORCEMENT ) ; (405) 521-3179.



14.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS "FROM THE ROAD" IN
OKLAHOMA?

A: NO. AS PER TIM CAMPBELL (OKLAHOMA COUNTY GAME WARDEN) ON
APRIL 21, 2006 ; (4O5) 203-3178 : "IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT / COLLECT
ANIMALS (INCLUDING REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS) FROM THE ROAD IN
OKLAHOMA." (PAGE 14 " HUNTING FROM MOTOR VEHICLES ..... ".



15.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN OKLAHOMA’S STATE PARKS ?

A: WITH ONLY A FEW EXCEPTIONS, NO. CHECK WITH THE OFFICE/PARK
HEADQUARTERS OF THE STATE PARK IN QUESTION. (THE WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION IN OKLAHOMA’S STATE
PARKS.)



16.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN OKLAHOMA’S WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREAS (WMAs) ?

A: YES. THESE AREAS HAVE BEEN “DESIGNATED FOR THE PUBLIC’S USE“.
HOWEVER, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A “LAND ACCESS PERMIT“
AT SOME OF THE WMAs FOR HUNTING AND FISHING. ODWC LAW
ENFORCEMENT, (405) 522-0871.



17.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN OKLAHOMA’S NATIONAL/
FEDERAL FORESTS/RECREATION AREAS/WILDLIFE REFUGES/
GRASSLANDS ?

A: NO. YOU CAN NOT HUNT IN ANY OF THE "WILDERNESS AREAS". LTC JIM
EDWARDS (ODWC - LAW ENFORCEMENT) ; (405) 521-3179.



18.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT FOR REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN THE WICHITA MOUNTAINS
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ?

A: NO. WMNWR IS A NATIONAL REFUGE, NO ANIMALS (OR PLANTS) ARE TO BE
REMOVED FROM THE REFUGE. (580) 429-3222.



19.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT/COLLECT VENOMOUS SNAKES IN OKLAHOMA ?

A: YES. YOU CAN HUNT/COLLECT VENOMOUS SNAKES IN OKLAHOMA.
NOTE: FROM MARCH 1st. TO JUNE 30th., THE SPECIES LIMIT OF 6 DOES NOT
APPLY TO: PRAIRIE RATTLESNAKES, WESTERN DIAMONDBACK
RATTLESNAKES, TIMBER RATTLESNAKES AND MASSASAUGAS.
PAGE 34 " RATTLESNAKE DATES & DAILY LIMITS.
CAPT. DAVID DECKARD (ODWC - LAW ENFORCEMENT) ; (405) 522-0871.



20.)
Q: DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE 5-DAY RATTLESNAKE PERMIT IN ORDER TO
HUNT RATTLESNAKES AT A "RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUP" ?

A: NO, UNLESS YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID HUNTING LICENSE; THEN YOU MUST
HAVE THE PERMIT. PAGE 34 "5-DAY RATTLESNAKE PERMIT".

NOTE: OCHIS RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUP POSITION STATEMENT

The Oklahoma City Herpetological & Invertebrate Society (OCHIS) does not condone
traditional rattlesnake round ups where snakes are needlessly showcased and typically
housed in overcrowded, stressful conditions.

Although we recognize most rattlesnake species as legitimate game species harvested for meat and hides, it seems to be an afterthought in the overall roundup experience.
Whereas the showcasing, including head pinning and showing the fangs, encouraging
defensive reactions for shock value and instilling fear rather than educating people about the role rattlesnakes play in our environment only serve to encourage peoples’ fear and disgust for a truly remarkable animal.

We are pleased to know that several long-time rattlesnake roundups across the country have changed their venue from a traditional round up to a vital educational experience for all that attend and the once common and incredibly cruel, painful practice of defanging/removing venom glands is falling out of favor.

Many see rattlesnakes as “mean” until they understand the natural defenses at work as the snake tries to defend itself from a human handler it perceives as a predator, and in turn, it’s fighting for its life whether the human handler has the intent to kill or not.

Tandy Keenan
OCHIS Public Information Officer



21.)
Q: CAN YOU KEEP VENOMOUS REPTILES (NATIVE AND/OR EXOTIC) ?

A: YES. IF YOU LIVE IN A CITY/TOWN WHERE THE LOCAL LAWS/ORDINANCES
ALLOW YOU TO DO SO.
YOU CAN KEEP VENOMOUS REPTILES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT YOU HAVE
COLLECTED IN OKLAHOMA.
YOU MUST HAVE A "NONCOMMERCIAL BREEDER'S LICENSE", EVEN IF YOU DO
NOT INTEND TO BREED THEM. CAPT. DAVID DECKARD (ODWC - LAW
ENFORCEMENT) ; (405) 522-0871.



22.)
Q: IF YOU'RE GOING TO KEEP VENOMOUS REPTILES, DO THEY REQUIRE SPECIAL
CAGING ?

A: YES. A VENOMOUS REPTILE MUST "BE KEPT IN A SOLID ENCLOSURE THAT IS
STRUCTURALLY SOUND SO THAT IT RESTRICTS ACCESS AND CONTAINS THE
ANIMAL. ANY VENTILATION PORTS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A DOUBLE
LAYER OF FINE MESH SCREEN OR A SIMILAR SUITABLE MATERIAL FIRMLY
SECURED TO THE CAGE, AND ANY TRANSPARENT SIDES SHALL BE OF A
THICKNESS OF NO LESS THAN 1/4" GLASS OR PLEXIGLASS. ADDITIONALLY,
EACH CAGE DOOR SHALL BE KEY LOCKED OR SECURED WITH A SIMILAR
TYPE MECHANICAL LOCK." DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, OAC
SUBCHAPTER 27, SECTION: 800:25-27-2. PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES (E).



23.)
Q: CAN YOU LEGALLY HUNT, COLLECT, KEEP, BUY OR SELL AMERICAN
ALLIGATORS IN OKLAHOMA ?

A: NO. IN OKLAHOMA IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT, COLLECT, KEEP, BUY OR SELL
AMERICAN ALLIGATORS. THEY ARE ON OKLAHOMA'S ENDANGERED &
THREATENED SPECIES LIST AND ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL AND/OR
STATE LAW. ODWC LAW ENFORCEMENT, (405) 522-0871 AND PAGE 14
"PROTECTED SPECIES".



24.)
Q: IN OKLAHOMA, ARE THERE ANY CROCODILIANS THAT YOU CAN LEGALLY
BUY, SELL OR KEEP ?

A: YES. ANY NON-NATIVE SPECIES THAT IS NOT ENDANGERED & THREATENED.
HOWEVER, YOU MUST HAVE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK VERIFYNG THAT
YOU HAVE LEGALLY OBTAINED THE ANIMAL AND YOU MUST BE AWARE OF
ANY AND ALL LOCAL ORDINANCES THAT PERTAIN TO KEEPING THE SPECIES
IN QUESTION. ODWC LAW ENFORCEMENT, (405) 522-0871.



25.)
Q: CAN YOU HUNT FOR HERPS AT/ON OKC LAKES ?

A: NO. AS PER OKC ORDINANCE, YOU CAN NOT HUNT FOR ANY ANIMALS AT/ON
OKC LAKES.
IN SEASON AN EXCEPTION IS MADE FOR DUCKS AND GEESE.
REFERENCE: LISA HUBBLE, WATER UTILITIES TRUST (405) 297-2824



ADDITIONAL NOTES:

THE ABOVE QUESTIONS CAME FROM THE OCHIS MEMBERSHIP OVER A PERIOD OF
SEVERAL YEARS.
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT MEANT TO COVER ALL OF THE HERP HUNTING
REGULATIONS. IT ONLY DEALS WITH THE MATERIAL WHICH ANSWERS THE
QUESTIONS FROM OCHIS MEMBERS.


Supplemental Information on keeping snakes in Oklahoma

(ODWC regulations do not apply to exotic snakes...........for now.)

It is hoped the following 4 examples will help clarify this.

These examples are assuming that you live in a city where the city

ordinances permit you to keep snakes (nonvenomous or venomous)

and that you have checked these ordinances prior to getting the

snake.

These examples also assume that you do not plan to breed the snake.

1.) If you are legally given or you trade* for a native, nonvenomous snake

that was legally collected in Oklahoma and you are given paperwork

which contains the information on the example form ** at the bottom

of this email from the person who collected the snake, you:

~ do not have to have a valid hunting and/or fishing license.

~ do not have to have a noncommercial or a commercial breeder's

license

~ may keep the snake as long as you wish

2.) If you are legally given or you trade* for a native, venomous snake that

was legally collected in Oklahoma and you are given paperwork which

contains the information on the example form ** at the bottom of this

email from the person who collected the snake, you:

~ do not have to have a valid hunting and/or fishing license

~ do have to have a noncommercial breeder's license

~ have to have an enclosure for the snake that meets ODWC

specifications

~ have to have an inspection by ODWC

~ may keep the snake as long as you wish

3.) If you legally collect a native, nonvenomous snake in Oklahoma, you:

~ must have a valid, Oklahoma hunting license

~ can not have collected it off of a road or highway (It's illegal to "road hunt"

in Oklahoma.)

~ do not need either a noncommercial or a commercial breeder's license

~ may keep the snake as long as you wish

4.) If you legally collect a native, venomous snake in Oklahoma, you:

~ must have a valid, Oklahoma hunting license

~ can not have collected it off of a road or highway (It's illegal to "road hunt"

in Oklahoma.)

~ need a noncommercial breeder's license

~ have to have an enclosure for the snake that meets ODWC

specifications

~ have to have an inspection by ODWC

~ may keep the snake as long as you wish


SOURCES: THE CURRENT OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDE, THE CURRENT OKLAHOMA
FISHING GUIDE AND ODWC LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.

THE OKLAHOMA HUNTING GUIDE IS REVISED IN AUGUST.

THE OKLAHOMA FISHING GUIDE IS REVISED IN JANUARY.

ALSO PLEASE REFER TO: http://www.eregulations.com/oklahoma/hunting/reptile-amphibian/

and http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusfd16usca3371.htm

APPLICATIONS FOR: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTOR'S PERMITS ( $10.00 ); NONCOMMERCIAL
BREEDER'S LICENSES ($10.00) AND COMMERCIAL BREEDER'S LICENSES ($48.00)
CAN BE PICKED UP AT ODWC (OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION).

PLEASE REFER TO THE TWO ADDITIONAL SAMPLE FORMS BELOW.

* SAMPLE A: OCHIS's "INFORMED WAIVER OF LIABILITY"

* SAMPLE B: EXAMPLE OF "THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION" (DISCUSSED
ON PAGE 14 "POSSESSING WILDLIFE" OF THE HUNTING GUIDE.



SAMPLE A


INFORMED WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I ______________________________ (parent/guardian) release and hold harmless
The Oklahoma City Herpetological & Invertebrate Society (OCHiS) from any injury or
damage resulting from participation in an OCHiS Herp Hunt and against any and all liability
or claims by myself or my child or ward _________________________ (child's name).

I _____________________________ (parent/guardian) and ______________________
(child's name) understand and acknowledge the following dangers exist while
participating in an OCHiS Herp Hunt. These dangers include, but are not limited
to : cuts, sprains, contusions, broken bones, bites, stings, heat exhaustion and
dehydration.

cc: Your Records

________________________________
(Parent/Guardian)
________________________________
(Date)




SAMPLE B


On June 6, 2007 I gave Johnny Abbott who lives at 3721 S.E. 52ND.

in Oklahoma City, Ok. 73135 , 1 Great Plains Ratsnake (emoryi).

This snake was lawfully taken/caught by me on June 5, 2007.

My hunting and fishing license # is : P00715554410661 and my

address is 1128 W. Peebly Dr. Midwest City , Ok. 73110-1539.


_______________________
Larry Daniel

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