An Oklahoma resident or nonresident fishing license is required of all persons who take, attempt to take or possess fish or other aquatic dwelling organisms by any method in Oklahoma. Persons fishing the Red River must have a valid Oklahoma fishing license unless exempt. Unless exempt, anyone hunting, fishing or trapping must possess the Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit. In addition, persons fishing on water located within the Honobia Creek or Three Rivers Wildlife Management Areas must have a valid Land Access Permit, unless exempt. All required licenses or written evidence of exemption must be carried while fishing.
This is only a partial list of the Rules and Regulations from the Oklahoma Fishing Guide. For more details and a complete listing please visit www.wildlifedepartment.com.
The U.S. Forest Service is implementing new rules regarding four wheelers and off-road vehicles in the National Forest. These two links will give you more information about the new rules and the areas where you can ride plus important safety tips:
Off-Highway Vehicles in the National Forest
"Ride For Keeps" safety information
If you are a nonresident – a “hunting license” is any
one of the following:
Annual Hunting License (not valid for deer)
5-Day Hunting License (not valid for deer, pheasant or turkey)
Lifetime Hunting License* (not valid for deer or turkey)
Lifetime Combination Hunting/Fishing License* (not valid for deer or turkey)
*The Lifetime Nonresident Small Game Hunting and Lifetime Nonresident Combination Small Game Hunting/Fishing licenses are no longer available. However, these licenses will be honored for persons already possessing one.
For more details please visit www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Fishing and Hunting:
Other Areas of Interest:
Ouachita National Forest - www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/
Red Slough Wildlife Management Area - www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/natural-resources/redslough/index.shtml
Talimena National Scenic Byway - www.TalimenaScenicDrive.com