Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit
All migratory bird hunters, including lifetime license holders who hunt migratory birds (dove, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, mergansers, coots, woodcock, rails, gallinules and snipe), must carry an Oklahoma Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation or a designated license dealer while hunting migratory birds. Permits are available from any Oklahoma license dealer for $3. Permits are available FREE at wildlifedepartment.com. HIP permits are valid from July 1 through the following June 30.
Sportsmen exempt from the HIP Permit include:
- all hunters under 16 years of age,
- all hunters 64 years of age or older, and
- landowners hunting only on their own land.
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (federal duck stamp)
Federal law requires that every waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on their person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp, signed in ink across the face. These are available for $15 at U.S. Post Offices, some Oklahoma license dealers, and at duckstamp.com. (See below for information on how to purchase an online stamp which is effective immediately.) “Waterfowl” refers to ducks, mergansers and geese only. No federal duck stamp is required for coot or sandhill crane hunting. Valid July 1 through the following June 30.
Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting License (waterfowl stamp)
Every resident 16 years of age and over and every nonresident (regardless of age) must have in their possession an Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting license while hunting waterfowl, unless exempt. Licenses are available from any Oklahoma license dealer. Licenses are also available at wildlifedepartment.com (a $3 convenience fee will be applied to your total). “Waterfowl” refers to ducks, mergansers and geese only. No state waterfowl license is required for coot or sandhill crane hunting. Valid July 1 through the following June 30.
Sportsmen exempt from the Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting License include:
- residents under 16 years of age
- residents age 65 or older
- Oklahoma resident lifetime hunting, resident lifetime combination, senior citizen lifetime hunting or senior citizen lifetime combination license holders, and
- resident landowners hunting on their own land
Federal Sandhill Crane Permit
Federal Sandhill Crane permits are available for $3 and are valid from July 1 to the following June 30. Permits are available from any Oklahoma hunting license dealer. Permits are also available at wildlifedepartment.com (a $3 dollar convenience fee will be applied to your total).
Hunting License
Residents 16 years of age and older (unless exempt) and nonresidents 14 years of age and older (unless exempt) must possess a hunting license (such as an annual hunting, 5-day nonresident hunting or combination license). Refer to the current Oklahoma Hunting Guide for a list of hunting licenses and exemptions.
