Okla. Admin. Code § 800:25-5-51

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 800:25-5-51 - Blind construction

(a) Seasonal blinds must be constructed within 25 yards of the location designated by the hunter on the official map approved by the Department . No seasonal blinds shall be constructed within 250 yards of another seasonal blind and no daily blind shall be constructed or used within 250 yards of an occupied seasonal blind .

(b) Permit holders must have their permit number and their first and last name conspicuously displayed in the blind, this information must be clearly legible, throughout the waterfowl season.

(c) Seasonal blinds must be constructed as of two (2) weeks before opening day of waterfowl season, otherwise the blind location may be reissued to another licensed hunter on a first come, first serve basis.

(d) All seasonal blinds must be removed by March 15 of each year. Blinds remaining after this date may become the property of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

(e) Seasonal blind permit holders will have priority use on said blind each day until 1/2 hour before official sunrise (legal shooting time). Permit holders claiming priority use before this time must be prepared to furnish identification to ensure priority use. After this time, unoccupied blinds will be available to other hunters.

(f) Blinds must not be locked.

(g) Failure to comply with regulations may result in forfeiture of privilege to obtain a permit for constructing seasonal blinds during the forthcoming year.

Okla. Admin. Code § 800:25-5-51

Amended at 8 Ok Reg 2425, eff 6-13-91; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1871, eff 6-12-95; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1526, eff 7-1-02

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/11/2020