Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 800 - Department of Wildlife Conservation
Chapter 15 - Commerical Harvest Rules; Aquatic Species
Subchapter 9 - Commercial Turtle Harvest
Section 800:15-9-4 - Non-commercial turtle harvest
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 800:15-9-4
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
Non-commercial harvest of turtles shall be lawful in all waters of the state throughout the year provided:
(1) All persons engaged in taking turtles for personal use shall have obtained from the Department of Wildlife Conservation or its authorized agent, a resident fishing license.
(2) Turtles harvested shall not be sold commercially.
(3) Shooting of turtles is prohibited in accordance with Federal Regulations.
(4) Private ponds and impoundments and municipal lakes may be fished for turtles only upon permission of the landowner or municipality.
(5) Turtles may be taken from public waters only under the provisions of OAC 800:10.
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