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This bill authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to establish a statewide registration and licensing system for hunting guides, with the primary goal of enhancing safety and security for landowners and hunters. The system will apply to individuals or entities providing guiding services, but will specifically exclude commercial hunting facilities and landowners who provide guiding services on their own property. The Department of Wildlife Conservation will be responsible for creating and implementing the necessary rules and regulations for this new licensing system. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, which provides ample time for the department to develop and establish the required registration framework. By creating this system, the state aims to provide oversight and potentially improve the quality and accountability of hunting guide services in Oklahoma.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb208&Session=2600