SB1073

Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission; requiring lottery system for certain wildlife. Effective date.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB1073 requires a lottery system for managing mountain lion hunting seasons and updates wildlife season regulations.

Oklahoma SB1073 amends the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission's authority to declare open seasons for wildlife, specifically requiring a lottery system for managing mountain lion hunting seasons. The bill also updates statutory language regarding wildlife seasons, bag limits, and catch limits. It mandates that open seasons must be declared by the Commission at least ten days before they begin and allows for the designation of specific days for senior hunters.

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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15 Nay

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14 Absent

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/09/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate