Hunting License in Oklahoma - Steps to Buy in OK

David Harrison  ·  Updated on May 18, 2025

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Follow these straightforward steps to obtain a Oklahoma hunting license:


Oklahoma Hunter Education Certification

Skip having to attend an in-person field-day course with our 3 hour interactive Hunter Safety course.

We provide all the resources to get you fully certified online, and your hunter education certificate is accepted by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for use in Oklahoma for OK residents and non-residents alike.

After completing the Hunter Ed course and passing the final exam, you’ll receive your temporary Hunter Education Certificate.

We submit your course results to the state. The state will issue and email you your permanent Hunter Education Certificate (Card). This is valid for use in all 50 USA States (including Oklahoma), Mexico, Canada, and any other country or US Territory that has reciprocity with IHEA-USA & State Issued Hunter Education Certificates.


Select Your Hunting License in Oklahoma

Oklahoma offers a variety of hunting licenses with specific license requirements for different age groups, residency statuses, nonresidents, and hunting preferences. Below is an overview of the primary license types available:​

Resident Hunting Licenses

  • Annual Hunting License: Required for residents aged 18 and older to hunt game animals.​
  • Annual Combination Hunting & Fishing License: Allows residents to hunt and fish throughout the state.
  • 3-Year Combination Hunting & Fishing License: Provides extended validity for both hunting and fishing activities.​
  • Youth Annual Super Hunting License: Available for residents under 18, this license covers all game species and seasons that require a hunting license, including deer, turkey, waterfowl, elk, bear, antelope, furbearers, and trapping.
  • Disability 5-Year Combination License: For residents receiving disability benefits, offering hunting and fishing privileges over a five-year period.
  • Lifetime Licenses: Oklahoma offers various lifetime licenses for residents, including:
    • Lifetime Hunting License
    • Lifetime Combination Hunting & Fishing License
    • Senior Citizen Lifetime Licenses
    • Disabled Veteran Lifetime Licenses

Non-Resident Hunting Licenses

  • Annual Hunting License: Required for non-residents aged 18 and older to hunt in Oklahoma.​
  • 5-Day Hunting License: Short-term license for non-residents; note that it is not valid for big game, turkey, or waterfowl.
  • Youth Annual Super Hunting License: For non-residents under 18, covering all game species and seasons requiring a hunting license.
  • Youth 5-Day Super Hunting License: Short-term option for non-resident youth hunters.​

Youth Licenses & Requirements

  • Youth Annual Super Hunting License: Designed for hunters under 18, this license simplifies access by covering all necessary game species and seasons. It eliminates the need for multiple licenses for different species or methods. ​
  • Apprentice Designated Hunting License: Available for youth under 10 years old, allowing them to hunt under the direct supervision of a licensed adult without completing a hunter education course initially. ​

Senior Licenses & Discounts

  • Senior Citizen Lifetime Licenses: Available to residents who meet age requirements, offering lifetime hunting or combination hunting and fishing privileges.

Lifetime Licenses (Residents Only)

  • Lifetime Hunting License: Provides residents with hunting privileges for life.
  • Lifetime Combination Hunting & Fishing License: Grants lifetime hunting and fishing rights to residents.​
  • Senior Citizen Lifetime Licenses: Tailored for senior residents, offering lifetime benefits.
  • Disabled Veteran Lifetime Licenses: Available to qualifying disabled veterans residing in Oklahoma.​

Disability & Military Licenses

  • Disability 5-Year Combination License: For residents receiving disability benefits, valid for five years. ​
  • Disabled Veteran Lifetime Licenses: Offered to resident veterans with qualifying disabilities.​

Required Endorsements & Tags

In addition to base licenses, certain species and hunting methods require specific endorsements or permits due to various regulations and associated fees:

  • Deer Permits: Separate permits are needed for archery, muzzleloader, and gun seasons.​
  • Elk, Antelope, Bear, and Turkey Permits: Specific permits are required for each of these species.​
  • Waterfowl Hunting:
    • Oklahoma Waterfowl License: Required for hunting waterfowl in the state.
    • Federal Duck Stamp: Mandatory for all waterfowl hunters aged 16 and older.
    • Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit: Required for hunting migratory birds.​
  • Sandhill Crane Permit: Necessary for hunting sandhill cranes.​
  • Land Access Permit: Required for accessing certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and properties enrolled in the Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP).​


Where to buy your Oklahoma Hunting License

As soon as you receive your temporary Hunter Education Certificate from completing our course, you are eligible to go and buy your hunting license in whichever states you plan on legally hunting in.

To hunt in Oklahoma, you can purchase your license either online through the Go Outdoors Oklahoma platform or in person through a licensed agent, all listed here.

Below are some suggested authorized in-person hunting license agents in the state of Oklahoma: