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Oklahoma 2020 Early Teal/Resident Canada Goose Opens Sept 12



Submitted by:  TBC Press
Posted on: 08/19/20
News # 13816
EARLY TEAL
  • Sept. 12-27; statewide. Daily Limit -- Six.

SPECIAL RESIDENT CANADA GOOSE
  • Sept. 12-21; statewide  Daily Limit -- Eight.

All waterfowl (ducks, mergansers and geese) and coot hunting is restricted to use of federally approved nontoxic shot in all areas of the state. Unless otherwise provided, all shotgun hunting on state wetland development units and state waterfowl refuges is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot only. 

Possession of lead shot while hunting waterfowl or coots and for all shotgun hunting on state wetland development units and state waterfowl refuges is prohibited. For more information on federally approved nontoxic shot types, see https://www.fws.gov/birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/nontoxic.php.

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Publishers Notes:  

OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.

As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
Oklahoma 2020 Early Teal and Resident Canada Goose Opens Sept 12. Residents & Nonresidents must have a hunting license or proof of exemption. In addition, all hunters, unless otherwise exempt, must carry afield the HIP permit.

Federal law requires that every waterfowl hunter 16 and older must carry on their person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp, signed in ink across the face. These are available for $25 at U.S. post offices, or for $26.50 at any Oklahoma license dealer as well as at wildlifedepartment.com.

No person shall possess more than one daily bag limit, tagged or not tagged, while in the field or while returning from the field to one’s vehicle, hunting camp, home, etc.