Oklahoma

The 46^th state to join the Union, Oklahoma is home to an abundance of opportunities for sportsmen and women. For anglers, Oklahoma’s numerous lakes, rivers, and streams offer a richness of fishing opportunities. The state is home to a variety of fish popular among sportsmen and sportswomen, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and trout. Oklahoma’s landscapes are also a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts. The state’s eastern regions are characterized by rolling hills and dense forests where hunters can pursue deer, black bear, and quail, while the western regions are dominated by vast grasslands and rugged canyons home to pronghorn. Resting in the middle of the Central Flyway, Oklahoma is also an amazing, albeit underappreciated destination for waterfowl hunters. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of the hunt or the tranquility of a day on the water, Oklahoma is a state that is sure to satisfy your outdoor cravings.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Oklahoma, please contact: Kent Keene

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Representative Tom Cole Representative Kevin Hern Senator James Lankford Representative Frank Lucas Senator Markwayne Mullin

Oklahoma Governors Sportsmen's Caucus Member

Governor Kevin Stitt

Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Leadership

Representative Nick Archer Representative Eddy Dempsey Senator Carri Hicks Senator Kelly Hines Representative Cyndi Munson

Oklahoma Policy Highlights

2024 – Passed a bill that consolidated and simplified Oklahoma’s suite of hunting and fishing license options while supporting increased revenue for conservation through the American System of Conservation Funding.

2022 - Oklahomans now have the opportunity to hunt with arrow-shooting airguns during firearms deer seasons while still contributing to conservation funding following the passage of SB 1571.

2021 - The Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus sponsored SCR 5 which encouraged Oklahoma's public school districts to incorporate Hunter Education into their middle of high school curriculums. SCR 5 was adopted unanimously in both chambers.

Paid Hunting License Holders

Paid Angling License Holders

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Generated for Wildlife Conservation

Airguns & Arrow Shooting Airguns

Airbow and airgun legality for hunting use varies by state. Where some limit airgun use based on minimum calibers, velocities and ammunition grain weights based… Read more.

Federal Land Hunting & Angling Access

Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and… Read more.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease occurring in farmed and free-ranging deer, elk, caribou, and moose. The disease was first… Read more.

Federal Land Habitat Management

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife populations. Well-managed lands containvarious successional stages that provide a diversity of habitats capable… Read more.

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June 9, 2025

Oklahoma Passes Sales Tax Exemption for Firearm Safety Devices, Including Gun Safes

Why It Matters: Bipartisan victories, particularly those regarding firearms, seem to be an increasingly rare occurrence these days. However, Oklahoma’s recent passage of Senate Bill 50 highlights the opportunities that exist to enact meaningful legislation designed to support the safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms while protecting the rights of law-abiding sportsmen and…

March 25, 2024

Oklahoma Passes License Overhaul Legislation, a Top Priority for CSF and Partners

Why It Matters: Legislative victories are often the result of collaborative action and several years of advocacy. Arguably, no recent victory for sportsmen and women in the Midwest embodies this truth better than the recent passage of Oklahoma Senate Bill 941. This legislation, widely supported by the sporting-conservation community, will significantly simplify the Sooner State’s…

March 18, 2024

House of Representatives OKs Pair of Firearm Bills in OK

Why It Matters: Particularly during election years, legislation regarding firearms, both good and bad, dominates much of the conversation among state legislatures. Often, these efforts align closely with the priorities for one major political party or the other. However, there are ideas that truly transcend party lines in support of our shared mission of increasing…

March 4, 2024

Effort to Simplify Oklahoma’s Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Increase Fees Passes House

Why It Matters: The acquisition of hunting and fishing licenses should not be an overly complicated process. However, as license frameworks evolve over time and more licenses are added, it is easy for hunters, anglers, and trappers to become confused when trying to ensure that they are properly licensed. Fortunately, sportsmen and women in the…

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Oklahoma: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report – Oklahoma

2006 Economic Impact Report — Oklahoma

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Impact You Can See

Firearm safety devices are now exempt from the state sales tax in OK.

Legislatures in AL, AR, DE, GA, IL, KY, LA, MS, NH, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, and WV celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Program and formally recognized the crucial role that sportsmen and women play in funding conservation efforts through the “user pays, public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation Funding.