Oklahoma · License · 2026 Edition
Oklahoma Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $36 for residents and $209 for nonresidents. The cheapest short-term option for nonresidents is the Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License at $75 — Not valid for big game, waterfowl, turkey or quail.
Oklahoma prices its nonresident big-game permits well past what the base license suggests: a nonresident deer permit is $501 regardless of method, and elk, antelope or bear each run $506 — five to seven times the $36-$101 a resident pays for the same tag. The nonresident annual hunting license itself is comparatively modest at $209. Residents get real savings from the combination licenses instead — $53 for the annual hunt/fish combo against $36 hunting plus $31 fishing bought separately — and seniors and disabled veterans get some of the steepest lifetime discounts in this project: $60 and $25-$200 respectively against the $1,024 standard lifetime combination. Left out of the tables below: the Wildlife Conservation Passport (required to enter ODWC-owned land, $46 resident / $239 nonresident) and the several commercial-hunting and guide/outfitter licenses, both out of scope for a general hunting license page — ODWC's fee page is the place to read them.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Hunting License | $36 | Residents 18 and older. |
| Resident Youth Annual Super Hunting License (17 and under) | $26 | Covers deer, turkey, waterfowl, elk, bear, antelope, furbearer hunting and trapping in one license. |
| Resident Annual Combination Fishing & Hunting License | $53 | |
| Resident 3-Year Combination Fishing & Hunting License | $121 | |
| Resident Disability 5-Year Combination License | $20 | Six months residency and proof of disability benefits required. |
| Resident Lifetime Combination Fishing & Hunting License | $1024 | Six months residency required. Includes a bear license regardless of when it was bought. |
| Resident Senior Lifetime Combination License (turning 65+) | $60 | |
| Resident Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination License (under 60% disability) | $200 | |
| Resident Disabled Veteran Lifetime Combination License (60%+ disability) | $25 | |
| Nonresident Annual Hunting License | $209 | |
| Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License | $75 | Not valid for big game, waterfowl, turkey or quail. |
| Nonresident Youth Annual Super Hunting License (17 and under) | $151 | |
| Nonresident Youth 5-Day Super Hunting License (17 and under) | $76 |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Deer Archery Permit | $36 | Season bag limit included. Valid Oct. 1-Jan. 15. |
| Resident Deer Muzzleloader Permit | $36 | |
| Resident Deer Gun Permit | $36 | |
| Nonresident Deer Archery Permit | $501 | |
| Nonresident Deer Muzzleloader Permit | $501 | |
| Nonresident Deer Gun Permit | $501 |
03 — Turkey permits
| Permit | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Turkey Permit (spring or fall) | $20 | Valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31 — buy again for the following calendar year's spring season. |
| Nonresident Turkey Permit (spring or fall) | $40 |
04 — Waterfowl & migratory bird permits
| Stamp | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp | $21 | $31 for nonresidents. Valid July 1-June 30. |
| Federal Duck Stamp | $29 | Same price for nonresidents. Required from age 16 to hunt migratory waterfowl, lifetime license holders included. |
| Harvest Information Program (HIP) | $3 | Free online. Required of migratory bird and waterfowl hunters under 64, lifetime license holders included. |
| Sandhill Crane Permit | $3 | Free online. Same price for nonresidents, required regardless of age or residency. |
Waterfowl hunters 16 and older also need HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Oklahoma duck season dates →
05 — Other permits
| Permit | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Elk Permit | $51 | Required for each elk hunted. |
| Nonresident Elk Permit | $506 | |
| Resident Antelope Permit | $51 | Required for each antelope hunted. |
| Nonresident Antelope Permit | $506 | |
| Resident Bear Permit (archery or muzzleloader) | $101 | |
| Nonresident Bear Permit (archery or muzzleloader) | $506 | |
| Nonresident Game Bird Permit (WMA hunting) | $100 | Required of any nonresident hunting game birds on a WMA, GMA, PHA, WRP, WDU or WMU. |
06 — Hunter education
Oklahoma requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Oklahoma ties the requirement to today's age, not a birth year: anyone 30 or younger must be hunter education certified, unless serving in or honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard. Turn 31 and the requirement lapses outright, whether or not you ever took the course. Uncertified hunters 30 and under can select the apprentice designation on a regular license instead of a hunter-ed number — same license, same price, no separate product.
Oklahoma hunter safety course — options, costs and where to register →
07 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through Go Outdoors Oklahoma, the state's official portal.
Where to hunt public land in Oklahoma — WMAs by county & access rules →
Oklahoma runs two license clocks side by side. Base hunting licenses and species permits (deer, elk, antelope, bear, turkey) run 365 days from the date of purchase. Everything else — the Wildlife Conservation Passport, waterfowl stamp, Federal Duck Stamp, HIP and Sandhill Crane permit — runs a fixed cycle instead, mostly July 1 through June 30, so a permit bought in May can lapse within weeks regardless of what you paid for it.
FAQ
Can I hunt on my own land in Oklahoma without a license?
Oklahoma resident landowners or agricultural tenants are exempt on land they own or lease — including the state waterfowl license and HIP for birds taken there — but big-game licenses (deer, elk, antelope, bear, turkey) are separate and not waived. A nonresident who owns Oklahoma land doesn't qualify.
How much is a hunting license in Oklahoma?
A resident annual Oklahoma hunting license costs $36, and the nonresident annual license costs $209. Species permits for deer, turkey and waterfowl are charged on top — see the tables above. Prices are set by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and were read from their own license document on Aug 7, 2026.
How much is a nonresident hunting license in Oklahoma?
$209 for the annual nonresident license. The cheapest short-term option is the Nonresident 5-Day Hunting License at $75 — Not valid for big game, waterfowl, turkey or quail. Species permits come on top of the base license.
How much is a deer permit in Oklahoma?
Resident Deer Archery Permit — $36. Resident Deer Muzzleloader Permit — $36. Resident Deer Gun Permit — $36. Nonresident Deer Archery Permit — $501. Nonresident Deer Muzzleloader Permit — $501. Nonresident Deer Gun Permit — $501. A deer permit is charged on top of the base hunting license.
What do I need to get a hunting license in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Licenses are sold through Go Outdoors Oklahoma, the state's official portal. Oklahoma runs two license clocks side by side. Base hunting licenses and species permits (deer, elk, antelope, bear, turkey) run 365 days from the date of purchase. Everything else — the Wildlife Conservation Passport, waterfowl stamp, Federal Duck Stamp, HIP and Sandhill Crane permit — runs a fixed cycle instead, mostly July 1 through June 30, so a permit bought in May can lapse within weeks regardless of what you paid for it.
Do I need a hunter safety course to buy an Oklahoma hunting license?
Yes, for most first-time buyers. Oklahoma ties the requirement to today's age, not a birth year: anyone 30 or younger must be hunter education certified, unless serving in or honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard. Turn 31 and the requirement lapses outright, whether or not you ever took the course. Uncertified hunters 30 and under can select the apprentice designation on a regular license instead of a hunter-ed number — same license, same price, no separate product.
Verified · Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation · Last verified 2026-08-07
Publisher's note. Prices read from the ODWC license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-07. Review due 2027-08-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.