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

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