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OK HB3659

OK HB3659
Game and fish; waterfowl; nonresidents; public land; fines; effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 4-130, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4-130), which relates to waterfowl hunting; prohibiting nonresidents from hunting waterfowl on public lands on certain days; increasing fine; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning game and fish regulations, specifically targets waterfowl hunting by nonresidents on public lands. It amends existing law to prohibit nonresidents from hunting waterfowl on public lands located south of Interstate 40 and east of Interstate 35 on Fridays through Sundays during the latter half of the waterfowl season, or the last thirty days if the season is not split. Additionally, the bill significantly increases the fine for violating any provision of this section from a range of $25 to $100 to a flat $500. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Wildlife (on 02/10/2026)

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