Duck season 2016 oklahoma

A federal duck stamp is required for all persons 16 and older. We offer 5 star quality duck and goose hunts in the heart of the migration. Oklahoma has great waterfowl hunting opportunities across the state. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Oklahoma hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.

No federal duck stamp is required for coot or sandhill crane hunting. Waterfowl hunting opportunities at sloughs wma include online quota hunt draws, weekly onsite drawings, and season long blind drawings. Hunting licenses are available for resident and nonresidents. For a complete listing of official regulations, you can obtain copies of current oklahoma statutes through your. Dates listed as tentative are subject to change until their proclamation has been signed. Mdc recently set upcoming 2018 migratorygamebirdhunting seasons and 20182019 waterfowl hunting seasons. Duck hunting the oklahoma fields late season 2016 youtube. Mdc sets migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting seasons. Migratory game bird seasons north carolina hunting. Waterfowl hunting can be found on the sauerheber, jenny hole, highland creek and grassy pondpowels lake units of sloughs wma. Duck concentrations all too rare for oklahoma hunters.

Sep 23, 2019 ducks unlimited calendar gun giveaways are one of the many exciting ways that devoted volunteers from across the country raise critical funds for dus conservation mission. Daily limit 5 mergansers with no more than 2 hooded mergansers. Waterfowl hunting regulations set for 201819 season cdfw news. Joseph in holt and andrew counties image, and many areas to. Waterfowl oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Nov 12, 2015 once the real cold hits and the arkansas season opens, it usually thins out quite a bit. From antelope and deer to bear and small game, hunters will find variety in the states woods. Board index duck hunting chat state forums oklahoma duck hunting. Due to a slow, but steady decline in mallards across the northeastern united states, the mallard daily bag limit has reduced from 4 birds 2 hens per day to 2 birds 1 hen per day. Breeding populations of other common duck species in this regionincluding mallardswere unchanged in 2016 and remained near their longterm averages. The daily bag limit is the maximum number of birds of each species that any person may take or possess in the field during any one day.

The following is a listing of north dakota hunting seasons alphabetical by species. This is an interpretive summary of the titles 29 and 800 of oklahoma statutes governing fish and wildlife laws as established by the oklahoma wildlife conservation commission and contains those rules that affect the average hunter. Balance of state, southern san joaquin valley and southern california zones will be open from oct. There is also walkin hunting available on large portions of the wma. The team was led by twotime walter camp coach of the year award winner, bob stoops, in his 18th season as head coach. Fowl skies outfitters oklahoma waterfowl turkey dove.

Gaining access to private land is not all that difficult as far as getting permission. According to the usfws, duck numbers in the traditional survey area were statistically similar to last years estimate and just shy of the record. Duck blinds are not allowed at nondesignated sites. Come experience some of kansas and oklahoma s prime waterfowl hunting with flatline outfitters. Also for years it has been known as the best kept secret in the flyway. Duck hunter numbers, waterfowl harvest increased in 2016.

The season on black and mottled ducks is closed until nov. The city of oklahoma city allows regulated hunting of goose and duck during the fall oklahoma waterfowl season as set by the oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Licenses can be purchased from a license agent or through the natural resources website. Hoping to keep working with him in the off season to sharpen him a bit for the 2016 season. Waterfowl outfitters unlimited offers goose hunting consisting of snow geese, blue geese, specklebellies, and canadas. If a hunter does not remove the blind site at the end of hunting season, he or she may be banned from future duck blind drawings. Everything you need to plan your oklahoma hunting trips for 2020. Waterfowl hunting oklahoma and kansas duck hunting. This provides sportsmen an opportunity to pursue their feathered quarry from november through january. In leon county and on lake miccosukee, waterfowl hunting is permitted only on wednesdays, saturdays and sundays during the regular duck season nov.

Aug 03, 2015 a 74day season is proposed for the remainder of the central flyway. At north texas outfitters we have been providing world class caliber oklahoma guided duck hunts since 2010. The utah waterfowl slam provides adventures and supports our native trout. Your gear is also essential to an emergency situation that may occur. Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. Wetland development units status summary tom rosters 2016 nontoxic shot. Fish and wildlife service and season frameworks and bag limits and rules governing the take of these species are announced in the federal register. The licensed accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl. But before heading out on your first hunt in the sooner state, make sure youre familiar with oklahoma hunting laws. Our oklahoma duck and goose hunting is a terrific opportunity for some first class late season action with our december and january dry field hunts. But as we have all seen in our operations at tggs its all about getting away from populations of hunters and getting closer to the populations of birds.

Skip to main content cdfw is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, to help slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus. We pride ourselves with quality not quantity hunts to bring you a true hunting experience. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. Had a great time out in oklahoma filming some huge groups of decoying mallards and geese with some great friends that made for an even.

Taken directly from odwc site general hunting seasons 2016 2017 holiday antlerless. End of season january 2016 field duck hunts in oklahoma. In areas of the northeastern united states surveyed by state wildlife agencies, total duck numbers were similar to last years estimate and the longterm average. There are very few experiences that you can compare to having mallards descend from the heavens and try to land at your feet. Daily limit 5 with no more than 4 scoters, 4 longtailed ducks and 4 eiders. Jan 04, 2017 open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Spring has arrived and so have the spring turkeys for hunting season. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Come experience some of kansas and oklahomas prime waterfowl hunting with flatline outfitters. Read realtime reports from du biologists, field editors, expert waterfowlers and more. Hunting here is 180 degrees different than what i was used to, but if you are willing to do a little work, youll find oklahoma duck hunting is a best kept secret about this state, especially the tulsa area. May 26, 2016 essential hunting gear for a rainy oklahoma springtime hunt. In northeastern oklahoma, duck hunting spots are plentiful, with many likely places to. You will need the right kind of gear to hunt longer and more efficiently.

Information for hunting waterfowl in california, including regulations, seasons, limits, reservations for hunting blinds, hunt results at stateoperated hunting areas. Federal migratory bird hunting stamp duck stamp hip endorsement included automatically with purchase of the waterfowl hunting license. Waterfowl hunting oklahoma and kansas is our specialty, our professional guides ensure your hunting experience is one you will never forget. Bag and species limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season for ducks and geese. Whether it is hunting teal and other puddle ducks on small waters early season. Oklahoma announces upcoming waterfowl seasons guide. Any public hunting location in this area is gonna usually be doubly crowded, especially the first part of the season, due to the lack of hunting access and opportunities in the fort smith reason. Easttier states are able to select a 107day season for canada geese with a daily bag limit of 8. Anywhere you go is gonna be close to half arkansas tags on trucks. Waterfowl hunting oklahoma and kansas duck hunting goose. Waterfowl outfitters unlimited is located in eagle lake, texas, known as the goose hunting capital of the world.

General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. However, lake talquin and the ochlockonee river are open to hunting every day during the regular duck season. The next morning i was taken to a local hospital where i coded and was brought back to life. Fish and wildlife service division of migratory bird management. Dry field hunting, rivers, sloughs, private lakes, wherever the ducks are is where we hunt. Had a great time adding harry to our hunt crew and his nose saved us more than his share of birds over the course of the season and saved me a fair bit of paddling. Duck season is currently open for panhandle counties and zone 1. As in the past several years, the 2016 waterfowl survey results contained plenty of good news for hunters and other waterfowl enthusiasts. Located at the southern portion of the central flyway, oklahoma is part of the wintering range for many species of ducks and geese. Waterfowl hunting california department of fish and wildlife. A forum to discuss everything about oklahoma duck hunting.

Bag game large and small during oklahoma hunting season. Jan 31, 2020 with dove and quail seasons beginning sept. Fish and wildlife services 2017 migratory bird hunting activity and harvest report has the. Duck seasons the 201516 duck, merganser and coot season will kick off in the panhandle counties october 17 and run through jan. Season dates in zone 1 northwestern oklahoma will be october 31november 29, and december 12jan. Most of oklahoma s resident canada goose populations are of the maximus subspecies, a race of geese once thought to be extinct but which came back in big numbers through nurturing by several state wildlife agencies. The larger problem with that is finding a place on private land holding ducks that is not already leased out or given access to others. Been hunting all over northeastern oklahoma and flat out havnt been seeing birds. I think the public duck hunting is a better bet over goose hunting, but we got both. Species that have youth seasons or split springfall seasons will be listed multiple times in the species selection box.

Please see the declining mallards in the atlantic flyway pdf brochure for more information the canada goose season length in the northeast, west central, east. Come hunt with fowl skies outfitters for quality duck, goose, turkey and dove hunting in southwest oklahoma. Oklahomakansas is legendary for being the best goose and duck hunting in the cenral flyways. Duck hunting guides in arkansas, south dakota, and oklahoma.

It is very common for us to shoot limits of lesser honkers and specks as well as a good variety of mallards, pintails, and wigeon in their full plumage. Pete, a black labrador retriever owned by guide jack morris, retrieves a lateseason mallard tuesday, january 26, 2016. The oklahoma department of wildlife conservation announced last week that the dates for its 201516 waterfowl seasons have been set duck seasons the 201516 duck, merganser and coot season will kick off in the panhandle counties october 17 and run through jan. For approved waterfowl season dates, visit the oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Applicants for permanent blind permits must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid hunting license, hip permit, a signed federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp federal duck stamp and a valid oklahoma waterfowl hunting license state duck stamp, unless exempt. Oklahoma announces upcoming waterfowl seasons guide outdoors.

Hunting regulations hunting is permissible only through blind sites on designated areas of lake stanley draper and the stinchcomb wildlife refuge see duck blind drawing. The total duck harvest was 261,600, practically half of which were mallards. A dusky duck is defined as a mottled duck, mexicanlike duck, black duck and their hybrids. Check out the guide outdoors often for howtoguides and the latest in new hunting techniques by the experts. Sea ducks can, however, be taken during the regular duck season oct. The recommendations include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose. The 2016 illinois16day statewide teal hunting season is sept. Federal register for migratory bird hunting migratory waterfowl and webless game bird species are regulated by the u. Duck hunting season in zone 2 will run from november 729, and december 12jan. During the 20152016 season, the average oklahoma waterfowler bagged more than 16 ducks, easily the most of any central flyway state. Northern skies outfitters strive to make every trip to the blind one that you will remember. North dakota hunting seasons north dakota game and fish. Hey fellow duck and goose hunters, have yall been seeing anything this season. Another successful fundraising year for ducks unlimited in 201819 made the selection of the regional director and director of development of the year a real challenge full story migration alert.

Drawings for blind sites at lake overholserstinchcomb wildlife refuge and lake stanley draper in oklahoma. Shooting hours for the september teal season are different from the regular season, starting at sunrise halfhour later than regular season until sunset. This information is maintained by the utah department of healths environmental epidemiology program. Drawings for permits at all five of the lakes will be saturday, sept. Duck hunter numbers, waterfowl harvest increased in 20162017 by kyle wintersteen which states harvested the most ducks, what species appeared most frequently on hunters straps and how many americans went waterfowling during the 20162017 season. Be able to always find information about the illinois hunting season fast.

Duck hunters in texas will have to keep an eye peeled for dusky ducks and fingers off the trigger during the first five days of the season again this year, as concern about the mottled duck populations have forced a delay in harvest. Oklahomas magical 20152016 season saw its final win on this day four years ago. Redemption and a boys first bird watch as we finally get on some ducks and my son takes his first teal bird. During the 2015 2016 season, the average oklahoma waterfowler bagged more than 16 ducks, easily the most of any central flyway state. We are quickly expanding our business and can accommodate any requirement you need. Follow the ducks this season using the most comprehensive waterfowl migration map on the web. Oklahoma ducks unlimited, oklahoma events, oklahoma news. From winged tornadoes to gobblin thunder fowl skies will put you in the storm of a lifetime. A dusky duck is defined as a mottled duck, mexicanlike duck, black duck.

Whether it is hunting teal and other puddle ducks on small waters early season, hunting mallards on a river in the coldest parts of winter, going after divers on large reservoirs, or pursuing geese in a grain field, oklahoma provides an opportunity for you. Oklahoma fall waterfowl hunting guides duck hunting. They must also be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. Nc duck hunting 2015 2016 layout hunting, bank hunting, curtain blind hunting duration. The sooners faced an ou imposter in the oregon ducks.