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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-2 - Incentives

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Financial
				assistance.
The Department may provide financial assistance to
				qualifying participants.
(b)
Technical assistance.
The Department and other partnering agencies
				may provide technical assistance to qualifying participants to assist with the
				maintenance, protection, enhancement, and restoration of fish and wildlife
				habitats and associated wildlife species of concern or interest.
(c)
Personnel, Equipment, Material, and
				Supplies Assistance.
The Department may provide personnel, equipment,
				materials, and/or supplies to qualifying participants for the maintenance,
				protection, enhancement, and restoration of fish and wildlife habitats and
				associated wildlife species of concern or interest.
(d)
Educational assistance.
The
				Department and other partnering agencies may provide educational assistance to
				participants on habitat and species conservation programs.
(e)
Qualifying participants.
A
				qualifying participant's labor, use of equipment, materials and/or supplies may
				be considered as part or all of qualifying participant's contribution to the
				project.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-3 - Approved projects and conservation improvement contract requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
The
				following projects may be approved for Private Lands Fish and Wildlife Habitat
				Conservation and Improvement Programs
(1) Aquatic Habitat maintenance, protection,
				enhancement, or restoration,
(2)
				Riparian Habitat maintenance, protection, enhancement, or restoration
(3) Upland Habitat maintenance, protection,
				enhancement, or restoration
(4)
				Wetland Habitat maintenance, protection, enhancement, or restoration
(5) Forest Habitat maintenance, protection,
				enhancement, or restoration,
(6)
				Any other project which is deemed appropriate by the Department.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-4 - Application

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Application.
A person or entity may contact the Oklahoma
				Department of Wildlife Conservation for information regarding Private Lands
				Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Improvement Programs.
(b)
Program participation.
The
				procedures for participating in any particular conservation improvement program
				will be explained and written information describing the program and an
				application will be provided to interested parties.
(c)
Awarding of available funds.
Available funds may be obligated to approved qualified participants in order of
				ranking based on criteria established and approved for each particular
				conservation improvement program. In the event funds are exhausted prior to
				meeting all approved qualified participant requests, a list of unfunded
				qualified participants may be maintained, and if additional funds are made
				available, the next ranking qualifying participant may be funded.
(d)
Application review.
Upon
				receipt of the completed application, an authorized Department representative
				will assign a file number and forward the application to the appropriate
				Division. The authorized Department representative assigned to evaluate the
				proposal will determine from the application if the applicant's objectives
				fulfill program requirements.
(e)
On site evaluation.
If appropriate, an authorized Department
				representative will meet with the applicant on site. The authorized Department
				represenative will evaluate the proposed activity or plan, and assist the
				applicant in completing the appropriate Private Lands Fish and Wildlife Habitat
				Conservation and Improvement Programs application.
(f)
Failure to meet program
				requirements.
If the applicants' objectives do not fulfill program
				requirements, the applicant will be advised. The applicant may then modify and
				resubmit the application for further consideration.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-5 - Contract review and approval

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Project submission.
The
				applicant shall submit the completed application and proposed conservation
				improvement contract to the Department.
(b)
Review committee.
A review
				committee shall be appointed by the appropriate Division Chief or Section Head.
				The committee shall review each application and proposed conservation
				improvement contract. The committee may revise, amend, and/or modify proposed
				conservation improvement contracts.
(c)
Contract approval and awarding of
				contract.
The committee recommended conservation improvement contract
				shall be forwarded to the appropriate Division Chief or Section Head for
				review. The appropriate Division Chief or Section Head will authorize the final
				awarding of contract.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-6 - Reimbursement or Incentive Payment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Reimbursement or incentive payments made to qualified
				  participants are accomplished by completion of the reimbursement form,
				  completed by the qualified participant at time of project completion as
				  verified by an authorized Department representative. This form itemizes the
				  cost of each activity as approved in each Private Lands Fish and Wildlife
				  Habitat Improvement Programs contract and lists total expenses incurred or
				  incentive payments as specified in each conservation improvement
				  contract.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-7 - Contract [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Revoked at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 35 - Private Lands Fish and wildlife Habitat Conservation and improvement Programs › Section 800:25-35-8 - Reimbursement [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 1875,
				  eff 6-12-95; Revoked at 20 Ok Reg 2224, eff
				  7-1-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 1 - NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The purpose of
				  this Subchapter is to establish guidelines for the permitting and certification
				  of Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCO), and the procedures to be used by
				  the NWCOs in controlling nuisance wildlife.
(b) NWCO will be defined as all individuals
				  who offer their services to control nuisance wildlife.
Added at 19 Ok Reg
					 1526, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2119, eff
					 7-1-08
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 1 - NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-2 - Permit requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The
				  Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator's (NWCO) Permit will be issued to any person
				  who has successfully completed the National Wildlife Control Training Program
				  and successfully passed the certification exam to operate as a NWCO. The NWCO
				  permit and a NWCO Complaint Report Form must be carried at all times while
				  conducting NWCO activities.
(b) The
				  Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator's (NWCO) Permit authorizes an individual to
				  capture, euthanize or relocate designated species of wildlife by safe and
				  effective means at any time of the year and without limits which may be in
				  force on certain species of wildlife provided the operator is acting on a
				  documented nuisance wildlife complaint detailing the nature of the complaint,
				  target species, method of control, effective dates of control, location, and
				  customer information including the landowner's signature.
(c) Any person whose hunting or trapping
				  license privileges are revoked and is not legally able to purchase a hunting or
				  trapping license, shall not possess or operate under the authority of a NWCO
				  permit.
(d) NWCO Permittee must
				  renew the NWCO permit annually. The annual NWCO permit is valid from January 1
				  through December 31. NWCOs must submit proof of:
(1) Prior year's Year End Report
				  Summary;
(2) Affidavit of Lawful
				  Presence
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 1 - NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-3

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 19 Ok Reg
					 1526, eff 7-1-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 1 - NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-4 - Reporting procedures

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
				  Nuisance Wildlife Complaint Report Forms must be kept by NWCO for a period of
				  three years. Year End Summary Report forms will detail the number of each
				  species of wildlife taken during the year.
(b) Such records shall be available for
				  inspection at all reasonable times by authorized representatives of the
				  Department.
(c) A summary of all
				  Nuisance Wildlife Complaint Reports are to be submitted annually for each
				  calendar year on or before January 30 of the following year and must include
				  NWCO name or, Company name, address, and telephone number.
Added at 19 Ok Reg
					 1526, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2119, eff
					 7-1-08
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 2 - SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE PERMIT AGENTS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-6 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's (ODWC)
					 Special Canada Goose Permit Agents Program (SCGP) is authorized by the U.S.
					 Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under a federal Special Canada Goose Permit
					 (SCGP) to conduct resident Canada goose management and control activities
					 through egg and nest manipulation, trapping, relocation, and killing of Canada
					 geese in order to contribute to human health and safety, protection of personal
					 property, and prevention of injury to people or property in accordance with all
					 conditions specified in
					 50 CFR
					 21.26 and as outlined in the Special Canada
					 Goose Permit Final Rules published in the Federal Register (64 FR
					 32769).
Added at 21 Ok Reg
					 1446, eff 6-1-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 2 - SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE PERMIT AGENTS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-7 - Permit requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following is a list of requirements, abilities, and
					 conditions that must be met and/or demonstrated before the ODWC will allow
					 relocation on nest and egg control of Canada geese in Oklahoma by any private
					 or public company, agency or person(s). Further requirements may be added as
					 needed to address future problems or concerns.
(1) All potential designated agents operating
				  under the ODWC's SCGP will be required to be certified as a Nuisance Wildlife
				  Control Operator (NWCO) as specified under OAC
				  800:25-37-2.
(2) In addition to NWCO certification, all
				  potential SCGP agents will be required to attend ODWC sponsored resident Canada
				  goose management workshops and be approved by the ODWC to handle
				  geese.
(3) All necessary equipment
				  used by SCGP agents for managment of resident Canada geese, including but not
				  limited to goose traps, holding pens and transport trailers and their use would
				  have to conform to NWCOA specifications and guidelines or be approved by the
				  ODWC for their use to minimize risk of injury and to ensure humane treatment of
				  captured and transported geese.
(4)
				  All SCGP agents would be required to have in their possession while conducting
				  resident Canada goose management activities a copy of the ODWC SCGP designated
				  agent letter of authorization. Authorization as an ODWC SCGP designated agent
				  would be contingent upon the continued issuance by the Service of the SCGP to
				  the ODWC. The ODWC would notify in writing within 30 days all SCGP agents in
				  the event that the Service does not renew the ODWC.s federal SCGP
				  authorization. The ODWC reserves the right to suspend or revoke authorization
				  of any SCGP agent.
Added at 21 Ok Reg
					 1446, eff 6-1-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 2 - SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE PERMIT AGENTS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-8 - Exemptions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) ODWC employees
				  are exempt from all SCGP requirements while they are on duty.
(b) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal
				  and Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services employees will be exempt from
				  the permit requirements when on duty when specifically authorized by the
				  ODWC.
Added at 21 Ok Reg
					 1446, eff 6-1-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 2 - SPECIAL CANADA GOOSE PERMIT AGENTS PROGRAM › Section 800:25-37-10 - Reporting procedures

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All SCGP agents exercising the privileges granted by this
					 subchapter and part must keep records of all activities carried out under the
					 authority of this permit. SCGP agents must submit to the ODWC within seven
					 working days a detailed account of any and all activities carried out under the
					 ODWC's SCGP as outlined on reporting forms available from the
					 ODWC.
Added at 21 Ok Reg
					 1446, eff 6-1-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 3 - WILDLIFE AND FERAL HOG NUISANCE AND DEPREDATION RULES › Section 800:25-37-11 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose is to establish requirements for issuing
					 permits to landowners, lessees or their designated agents and to any entity of
					 state, county or local government to control nuisance or damage by any species
					 of wildlife or feral hogs, as authorized by Title 29 O.S.
					 4-135A.
Added at 25 Ok Reg
					 2119, eff 7-1-08
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 3 - WILDLIFE AND FERAL HOG NUISANCE AND DEPREDATION RULES › Section 800:25-37-12 - General Provisions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the statutory provisions of Title 29 OS
					 4-135, the following general provisions shall apply to the issuance of a
					 Nuisance and Depredation Permit:
(1)
				  The Department of Wildlife Conservation (Department) shall create a
				  complaint/permit form, which must be completed and signed by the
				  landowner/lessee and an authorizing Department employee before a permit can be
				  issued.
(2) If the complaint form
				  is approved, the Department shall issue a nuisance/depredation permit. A copy
				  of the permit must be kept on the person of the permittee and all individuals
				  authorized in writing to help the permittee while conducting nuisance wildlife
				  control. The permit will detail:
(A) date of
				  complaint received and effective dates of control activities;
(B) location;
(C) method of control;
(D) landowner/lessee information and
				  signature;
(E) name and address of
				  designated agent(s);
(F) the
				  signature of authorizing Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
				  employee.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 3 - WILDLIFE AND FERAL HOG NUISANCE AND DEPREDATION RULES › Section 800:25-37-13 - Exemptions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Employees of
				  the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Department of
				  Agriculture Wildlife Services Division are exempt.
(b) Employees of any city, town or county
				  government shall be exempt from purchasing or possessing the annual Hunting
				  License and Fishing & Hunting Legacy permit while they are on
				  duty.
(c) Certified Nuisance
				  Wildlife Control Operators acting on a documented wildlife complaint in
				  accordance with 800:25, Subchapter 37, Part 1.
Added at 25 Ok Reg
					 2119, eff 7-1-08
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 3 - WILDLIFE AND FERAL HOG NUISANCE AND DEPREDATION RULES › Section 800:25-37-14 - Specific Provisions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following provisions shall be in effect to establish
					 the legal methods that may be used to control nuisance/depredating wildlife
					 under such a permit.
(1) permittees
				  are authorized to trap, shoot or euthanize nuisance wildlife in accordance with
				  the stipulations on the permit.
(2)
				  The sale, trade, barter, gifting or retention of beavers and coyotes or parts
				  thereof, including live coyotes, taken under authority of a Depredation Permit
				  is allowed. A copy of the depredation complaint form including the permittee's
				  name and signature must accompany the coyote, beaver or parts thereof. The
				  provisions of Title 29 O.S. 7-503A apply to live coyotes.
(3) permittees must follow all state and
				  federal laws that apply except as otherwise provided in this section.
(4) All wildlife taken under a Nuisance and
				  Depredation Permit shall be disposed of in a proper manner to prevent harm to
				  the public. Carcasses shall be disposed of in accordance with O.S. Title 21,
				  Section 1223.
(5) Traps and other
				  similar devices set shall be checked at least once every 24 hours.
(6) All traps, snares and similar devices
				  shall have the permit holder's name attached (except landowners).
(7) Signs must be conspicuously posted to
				  inform the public that traps are in use. Signs must have minimum dimensions of
				  5" by 8" and the wording "TRAPS" must be included and be conspicuous on the
				  signs and printed in letters at least 2" tall (except landowners).
(8) The following are legal methods which may
				  be allowed under a Nuisance and Depredation Permit:
(A) box or live traps;
(B) smooth-jawed single spring or double
				  spring offset jawed leg-hold steel traps with a jaw spread of no more than
				  eight inches;
(C) snares which have
				  a locking device that prevents the loop from having a circumference less than
				  10 inches;
(D) body gripping style
				  traps; size 330 may be used for water sets only; and
(E) shooting where permitted by law or by
				  city ordinance.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 37 - Nuisance Wildlife Control Program › Part 3 - WILDLIFE AND FERAL HOG NUISANCE AND DEPREDATION RULES › Section 800:25-37-15 - Penalties

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Nuisance and
					 Depredation Permit, Wildlife Conservation Codes of Oklahoma or providing false
					 information to obtain a Nuisance and Depredation Permit may result in the
					 revocation of the permit. Suspension of the Nuisance and Depredation Permit
					 shall be for a period of not less than one (1) year.
Added at 25 Ok Reg
					 2119, eff 7-1-08
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
This subchapter is designed to set forth requirements for the
				  possession, care, and disposition of wildlife held for rehabilitation. This
				  subchapter also sets forth the requirements for obtaining a license to
				  rehabilitate wildlife.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-2 - Licensing and Possession of Wildlife

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall possess any injured, sick, young or other
				  wildlife for the purpose of rehabilitation without a Wildlife Rehabilitation
				  License issued by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. However,
				  individuals may transport injured, sick or young wildlife, immediately upon
				  discovery of such animal, to a person licensed to rehabilitate wildlife without
				  this license.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-3 - License Fees and Renewals

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Fee for a Wildlife Rehabilitation License shall be Ten
				  dollars ($10) annually and the license shall be valid from July 1 to June 30 of
				  the following year. All applications, whether new or renewals, must be
				  accompanied by a Wildlife Inspection Form completed and signed by the county
				  Game Warden.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-4 - Endangered or Threatened Wildlife and Migratory Birds

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person licensed for the rehabilitation of wildlife shall
				  immediately contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife - Law Division or their
				  local Game Warden when they receive any species of wildlife that is currently
				  on the Endangered or Threatened Species List. Also no person licensed to
				  rehabilitate wildlife may possess any migratory bird without the appropriate
				  federal permits.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-5 - Cats and Bears

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person licensed to rehabilitate wildlife may possess any
				  cat or bear that can grow to fifty (50) pounds or more unless such person has
				  facilities to confine such animals as described in
				  800:25-27-2(f)
				  prior to receiving any such animals.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-6 - Veterinarian of Record

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person licensed to rehabilitate wildlife, in addition to
				  other requirements, must have a veterinarian of record and a signed agreement
				  with that veterinarian to assist, if needed, in the care of any wildlife. This
				  must be done prior to the license being approved.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-7 - Facility Requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Persons applying for a Wildlife Rehabilitation License must
				  have facilities capable of housing and caring for wildlife prior to receiving
				  the license. This shall include cages, source of food and medical supplies (if
				  needed) and adequate protection from the weather. Determination of adequate
				  facilities shall be made by the county Game Warden at the time of
				  inspection.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-8 - Confining Wildlife

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All animals possessed by persons licensed to rehabilitate
				  wildlife must be
at all times
confined to the property described
				  in the license application. The
only
exceptions are for
				  transporting such wildlife to a veterinarian for care or transportation of
				  wildlife to a release site.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-9 - Disposition of Wildlife

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All animals possessed by persons licensed to rehabilitate
				  wildlife must be released back into the wild immediately upon the animals
				  recovery from injuries or when the animal has reached the appropriate age for
				  release. Wildlife may not be released on private property without the consent
				  of the property owner. All wildlife that is unable to be rehabilitated as
				  determined by the veterinarian of record shall be disposed of in a manner to
				  ensure safe and effective euthanasia. Euthanasia of wildlife will be performed
				  under the guidelines of the American Veterinary Medicine Association and shall
				  be done within ten (10) days of the determination that the animal is unsuitable
				  for release. No wildlife received under this section may be kept as a pet. Rare
				  exceptions may be made
only
for Threatened, Endangered or Species
				  of Concern with written approval from the Director for an approved captive
				  breeding program.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-10 - Records

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All persons licensed to rehabilitate wildlife must keep
				  records of all wildlife they possess and shall keep those records for a minimum
				  of five (5) years. Records should indicate the species of animal, date
				  received, reason for having animal (injured, sick or young), and the
				  disposition of each animal (released or euthanasia) and the date such action
				  was taken.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-11 - Costs and Liability

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person licensed to rehabilitate wildlife does so on a
				  strictly voluntary basis. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will
				  not pay for nor reimburse license holders for any cost they incur while caring
				  for wildlife and will not be responsible for any damages, injury or expenses
				  incurred for the care of wildlife being held under the authority of a Wildlife
				  Rehabilitation License. The 'Release of Responsibility' form must be signed by
				  the applicant before a license will be approved.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 38 - Wildlife Rehabilitation License and Rules › Section 800:25-38-12 - Revocation of License

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person licensed to rehabilitate wildlife that is
				  convicted of violating any of the provisions of this section or is found to not
				  be taking proper care of the wildlife may have their license revoked and will
				  not be eligible to receive a renewal of their license for a minimum of one (1)
				  year.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2471,
				  eff 7-1-07
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of this Subchapter is to establish guidelines
				  and procedures to help administer a walk-in access program in the state of
				  Oklahoma and to compensate private landowners for a lease that allows public
				  walk-in access for hunting, fishing, and/or wildlife viewing. This rule also
				  establishes some of the basic responsibilities of the landowner, the
				  Department, and the OLAP sports person.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this Subchapter,
				  shall have the meaning as specified in §29-2-101, in addition to the
				  following, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Lease activity"
means recreation limited to
				  hunting, fishing, and/or wildlife viewing. The plural, 'lease activities' may
				  refer to any combination of the aforementioned activities.
"Lease agreement"
means the contract signed by
				  the private landowner and the Department in which the private landowner agrees
				  to allow public walk-in access for hunting, fishing, and/or wildlife
				  viewing.
"OLAP"
means and refers to the Oklahoma Land
				  Access Program.
"OLAP walk-in area"
means all lands described in
				  the lease agreement to which the private landowner agrees to allow public
				  walk-in access for hunting, fishing, and/or wildlife viewing.
"OLAP sports person"
means any person accessing
				  an OLAP walk-in area.
"Private landowner"
means any individual, agent,
				  trust, partnership, corporation, authorized lessee, association, tribe, or
				  other entity that possesses the legal authority to grant a walk-in access
				  lease.
"Cooperator"
means a private landowner that is
				  engaged in an active OLAP walk-in area lease with the Department.
"Stream access areas"
means stream access points
				  and/or stream corridors enrolled in the OLAP.
"Stream access point"
means a delineated area
				  enrolled in the OLAP that provides access to a stream.
"Stream corridor"
means a length of a stream
				  enrolled in the OLAP. These areas may include one or both banks, and the
				  boundaries are delineated by signage and/or the OLAP map
				  directory.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-3 - Qualifications and enrollment procedures

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some of the basic qualifications and
				  procedures for application and enrollment in the Oklahoma Land Access
				  Program:
(1) A qualifying private
				landowner shall be the owner of record or lessee with both authority and
				operational control over the lands proposed for OLAP enrollment for the term of
				the contract.
(2) A qualifying OLAP
				walk-in area must be accessible from a public road.
(3) A private landowner interested in
				enrolling in the OLAP must fill out, sign, and submit an enrollment application
				to the Department representative. Department representatives may assist with
				completion of enrollment application forms. Enrollment application forms are
				available at applicable Department offices and on the Department
				website.
(4) Applicants must
				provide:
(A) A legal description of the
				proposed OLAP walk-in area.
(B)
				Evidence of property ownership, or a copy of the lease agreement if the
				applicant is an authorized lessee.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-4 - Lease agreement

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each qualifying private landowner enrolled in OLAP shall
				  enter into a lease agreement in a form provided by the Department with terms
				  and conditions acceptable to the Department pertaining to the OLAP walk-in
				  area.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-5 - Compensation

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some guidelines to help determine payment
				  rates to Cooperators participating in the Oklahoma Land Access Program:
(1) The amount of compensation paid to the
				Cooperator enrolled in the OLAP shall include consideration of the following
				variables:
(A) The acreage enrolled as an OLAP
				walk-in area.
(B) The type(s) of
				lease activities allowed on the OLAP walk-in area.
(C) The season duration for applicable lease
				activities.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-6 - Landowner responsibilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some of the basic responsibilities of the
				  Cooperators enrolled in the Oklahoma Land Access Program:
(1) Cooperators must provide public walk-in
				access for lease activities as provided in the lease agreement. Restriction of
				public use by the cooperator on an OLAP walk-in area without cause may void the
				lease agreement.
(2) Cooperators
				may not separately lease hunting, fishing, or other rights on OLAP walk-in
				areas that may interfere with the lease activity. Violation of this section may
				result in cancellation of the lease agreement between the cooperator and the
				Department.
(3) Cooperators shall
				allow law enforcement to access the OLAP walk-in area to enforce wildlife
				regulations.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-7 - Department responsibilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some of the basic responsibilities of the
				  Department to Cooperators and OLAP sportspersons in regards to the Oklahoma
				  Land Access Program:
(1) The
				Department shall evaluate habitat and lease activity opportunities using
				standardized methods as specified in the OLAP walk-in area evaluation
				document.
(2) The Department shall
				provide:
(A) OLAP lease agreement
				forms.
(B) Signs indicating the
				type and duration of lease activities on the OLAP walk-in area.
(C) Law enforcement on the OLAP walk-in
				area.
(D) Current and accurate maps
				in digital format for OLAP walk-in areas detailing the type and duration of
				lease activities. Hard copy maps are provided but cannot be guaranteed to be
				current or accurate due to enrollment of OLAP walk-in areas throughout the
				year.
(E) Clear signs denoting any
				changes in access or lease activities at current and former OLAP walk-in areas
				that may not be reflected in the hard copy map atlas.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-8 - OLAP sportsperson responsibilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some of the basic responsibilities of the
				  OLAP sportspersons accessing OLAP properties enrolled in the Oklahoma Land
				  Access Program:
(1) OLAP sports
				persons may not access an OLAP walk-in area if it is temporarily closed for
				agricultural or ranching activities.
(2) OLAP sports persons are responsible for
				obtaining current maps in digital or hard copy format to ensure lawful entrance
				onto an OLAP walk-in area and awareness of the boundaries of the OLAP walk-in
				area.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 40 - Oklahoma Land Access Program › Section 800:25-40-9 - Right to deny access

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are some guidelines to help control access to
				  OLAP walk-in areas enrolled in the Oklahoma Land Access Program:
(1) The Department and the Cooperator reserve
				the right to deny a person access to the OLAP walk-in area described in the
				lease agreement for causes related to, but not limited to, property damage,
				wildlife violations, intoxication, trespassing, violations of terms provided in
				the lease agreement, interference with ranching/farming activities, harassment
				of livestock, damaging fences or gates, and entering the OLAP walk-in area with
				any motorized vehicle.
(2) The
				Department and the Cooperator reserve the right to deny persons access to the
				OLAP walk-in area for hunting if migrating Whooping Cranes are present. Access
				will resume upon the confirmed absence of the Whooping Cranes.
(3) The Cooperator with reasonable notice to
				the Department, reserves the right to temporarily deny persons access to the
				OLAP walk-in area when use of the walk-in area might adversely affect
				agricultural or ranching activities. Access will resume once the activity
				concludes on the OLAP walk-in area. The duration of the denial of access for
				work reasons must be consistent with reasonable completion times for
				agricultural and ranching activities.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 41 - Three-Day Special Use Permits › Section 800:25-41-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
				  Conservation will determine acceptability of applications and may issue
				  three-day special use permits subject to the following rules pursuant to 29
				  O.S., Section 4-113.2.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 41 - Three-Day Special Use Permits › Section 800:25-41-2 - Procedures and guidelines

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
				The area where the hunting or fishing will occur during the three-day period
				shall be restricted to the property, land or area indicated on the permit
				application.
(b) No more than two
				permits may be issued per calendar year for a designated property, land, area,
				landowner, nonprofit or charitable organization.
(c) Permits shall only be issued for hunting
				and fishing activities during designated seasons as specified in rules
				promulgated by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, and all statewide bag
				limits, size restrictions and other limitations shall apply, including check-in
				requirements.
(d) Permits are not
				valid for hunting elk, antelope, or bear.
(e) Participants are required to have
				appropriate federal permits and stamps for hunting migratory birds.
(f) Event organizers cannot charge a fee for
				participation or otherwise profit from the event.
(g) Law enforcement personnel shall have the
				authority to enter the property, land or area at any time during the three-day
				period.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 25 - Wildlife Rules › Subchapter 41 - Three-Day Special Use Permits › Section 800:25-41-3 - Application and fees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The
				fee for a Three-Day Special Use Permit shall be:
(1) $300 for 1- 9 participants.
(2) $500 for ten to twenty participants.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 30 - Department of Wildlife Lands Management › Subchapter 1 - Use of Department Managed Lands › Section 800:30-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The primary
				objective on all lands owned or managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
				Conservation is the sound management and use of fish and wildlife resources
				resident thereon. Public use of Department lands is permitted according to the
				following priorities:
(1) Hunting, fishing,
				trapping, running dogs for sport and associated activities.
(2) Other wildlife oriented activities
				(nature observation or photography and conservation education).
(3) Non-wildlife related activities, when
				such activities do not conflict with the wildlife management objective
				(picnicking, hiking, backpacking, short-term camping, horseback
				riding).
(4) Large group activities
				(military training, organized trail rides).
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 30 - Department of Wildlife Lands Management › Subchapter 1 - Use of Department Managed Lands › Section 800:30-1-3 - License requirements and Wildlife Conservation Passport

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) All persons
				carrying a firearm or bow and arrow on Department managed lands must possess a
				valid hunting or combination license unless exempt.
(b) Any person under the age of 14 must be
				immediately supervised by an adult while afield. Minors age 14-16 must be
				immediately supervised by an adult, unless they possess hunter safety
				certification.
(c) Any person
				entering or using land or lakes owned and designated by Commission resolution
				must possess a Wildlife Conservation Passport unless exempt.
Amended at 28 Ok Reg
				  710, eff 6-1-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 30 - Department of Wildlife Lands Management › Subchapter 1 - Use of Department Managed Lands › Section 800:30-1-4 - Camping

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Camping is
				limited to a maximum of 16 consecutive days, and for no more than 21 days total
				in any 30 day period on the same WMA, except at areas open only to hunter
				camping for special season(s). Camping on these areas is limited to 2 days
				longer than the period which the camper (hunter) is authorized to hunt. Leaving
				a campsite unattended for a period longer than 48 hours is prohibited.
				Unattended camp items may be removed.
(b) Quiet shall be maintained in all camping
				areas between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Excessive noise during such
				times which unreasonably disturbs persons is prohibited.
(c) All dogs or other pets must be kept on a
				leash or otherwise confined while in a camping area.
(d) Fires shall be confined to those areas
				designated for camping, and shall be contained in fireplaces, fire rings,
				grills, or other facilities designed for this purpose. Fires shall not be left
				unattended and must be completely extinguished prior to departure. The burning
				of materials that produce toxic fumes, including but not limited to, tires and
				treated wood products is prohibited.
(e) No overnight camping is permitted at the
				following areas unless otherwise authorized by the Department:
(1) Altus-Lugert WMA.
(2) Arcadia Conservation Education Area - Any
				authorized camping must have education or conservation purpose.
(3) Barren Fork WMA.
(4) Broken Bow WMA.
(5) Canton WMA (waterfowl refuge portion).
(6) Cherokee (GMA portion).
(7) Dewey County WMA.
(8) Eufaula WMA
(9) Fort Gibson WMA.
(10) Gist WMA.
(11) Grady County WMA
(12) Grassy Slough WMA.
(13) Hackberry Flat (waterfowl refuge
				portion).
(14) Hugo WMA (waterfowl
				refuge portion).
(15) Major County
				Lands.
(16) McClellan-Kerr WMA
				(includes waterfowl refuge portion).
(17) McCurtain County Wilderness.
(18) Okmulgee WMA (GMA portion).
(19) Osage WMA (Western Wall Unit).
(20) Ozark Plateau WMA.
(21) Red Slough WMA.
(22) Sparrow Hawk WMA.
(23) Tenkiller WMA.
(24) Thomas A. Bamberger Sr WMA
(25) Van Osdol WMA.
(26) Washita County WMA.
(27) hitegrass Flats WMA.
(28) Wister WMA (waterfowl refuge portion).
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation › Chapter 30 - Department of Wildlife Lands Management › Subchapter 1 - Use of Department Managed Lands › Section 800:30-1-6 - Littering

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Disposal of garbage, trash, refuse, litter, sewage, debris or
				  any other form of solid waste is prohibited on Department managed lands, except
				  in designated trash containers.