Okla. Admin. Code § 800:30-1-1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 800:30-1-1 - Purpose

(a) The primary objective on all lands owned or managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the sound management and use of fish and wildlife resources resident thereon. Public use of Department lands is permitted according to the following priorities:

(1) Hunting, fishing, trapping, running dogs for sport and associated activities.

(2) Other wildlife oriented activities (nature observation or photography and conservation education).

(3) Non-wildlife related activities, when such activities do not conflict with the wildlife management objective (picnicking, hiking, backpacking, short-term camping, horseback riding).

(4) Large group activities (military training, organized trail rides).

(b) This Subchapter provides the basic use requirements for those Department controlled lands managed by the Wildlife Division of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. It is the responsibility of the area users to become knowledgeable of, and comply with, any additional rules applicable to specific areas.

(c) Policies governing situations not covered under this Subchapter shall be determined by the Director or his designated representative and their decision shall be binding until such time as the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission can formulate permanent policy on the issue.

(d) Public lands not specifically listed as open are closed.

Okla. Admin. Code § 800:30-1-1

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1479, eff 6-1-04