CNDWC 2024-2025 Hunting & Fishing Regulations : simplebooklet.com

CHOCTAW NATION FISHINGREGULATIONSSPECIES DAILY LIMIT SIZE LIMITBassLargemouth and/or Smallmouth6 (combined) 1 > 16 in.Spotted Bass None NoneStriped Bass and Striped Hybrid Bass5 NoneWhite Bass None NoneCatﬁshChannel and Blue Catﬁsh 15 (combined) 1 blue > 30 in.Flathead 5 NoneCrappieWhite and/or Black 37 (combined) NoneALLIGATOR GAR1 None

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SPECIES DAILY LIMIT SIZE LIMITWALLEYE, SAUGER,AND/OR SAUGEYE6 (combined) 14 in. min.TROUTSee local regulationsPADDLEFISHSee Paddleﬁsh regulationsSpecial regulations for daily and size limits apply to speciﬁc areas. No daily or size limits for any ﬁsh caught privately owned ponds or lakes.For full list of paddleﬁsh and trout regulations go to ChoctawNation.com/services/wildlife-conservationPaddleﬁsh RegulationsAnnual limit of 2Harvest of paddleﬁsh must be reported to Choctaw Nation Wildlife Conservation within 24 hours of harvest at 1-800-522-6170.May only have possession of 1 paddleﬁsh in the ﬁeld.

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FURBEARERS Bobcat, Red Fox, Gray Fox, River Otter, Badger, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, & Weasel Dec 1 - Feb 28 Bobcat: No daily limit, season limit 20 Gray Fox / Red Fox: Daily combined limit 2, with no more than 1 red fox. Season combined limit 6, with no more than 2 red foxes. River Otter: No daily limit, season limit 6. Badger, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, Weasel: No limit Beaver, Raccoon, Nutria, Coyote, Striped Skunk Year-round No daily, season, or possession limit. Mountain lions and Swift Fox cannot be harvested within the Reservation. *No person shall hunt or harvest bobcat, fox, or river otter without ﬁrst having procured a free permit from the Choctaw Nation Department of Wildlife Conservation (CNDWC). Furbearer Permits may be obtained online through the Chahta Achvffa Member Portal.CHOCTAW NATION HUNTINGSEASONS & REGULATIONS

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RABBITS Cottontail, Swamp, & Jackrabbit Oct 1 - Mar 15 Cottontail: 10 daily, 20 in possession after the ﬁrst day. Swamp: 3 daily, 6 in possession after the ﬁrst day. Jackrabbit: Cannot be taken within the Reservation.SQUIRRELS Fox Squirrel & Gray Squirrel May 15 - Feb 28, Open to falconry year-round Daily Limit: 25 fox and gray squirrels combined per day, 50 in possession after the ﬁrst day.FERAL HOGS (Year-round) See Code for any restrictions.QUAIL Bobwhite & Scaled Nov 12 - Feb 15 Daily Limit: 10 daily, 20 in possession after the ﬁrst day.DOVE Mourning, White-Winged & Eurasian Collared Sept 1 - Oct 31 • Dec 1 - Dec 29 Daily Limit: 15. May consist of any combination (aggregate) of mourning, white-winged, and Eurasian collard doves. However, there is no bag limit on Eurasian collared doves provided that the head or one fully feathered wing remains naturally attached to the carcass of all such birds while being transported to their ﬁnal destination.

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WATERFOWL September Teal Sept. 7 - Sept 22 Daily Limit: 6 Ducks & Mergansers Nov 9 - Nov 24 • Nov 30 - Jan 26 Youth, Veteran, Active Military Days • Nov 2, Feb 1 Daily Limit: 6 combined of any species of duck. e daily limit may include no more than 5 mallards (only 2 may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup, and 1 pintail. Mergansers are included in the duck daily limit.Migratory game birds are controlled by federal law, federal bag limits, and seasons vary occasionally. e Choctaw Nation recognizes federal laws as pertains to dove, rail, gallinule, woodcock, and common snipe.TURKEY Season limit is 1 tom turkey, regardless of method of take. Turkey Spring (Bow & Shotgun) Apr 16 - May 16 Turkey Fall Archery Oct 1 - Jan 15 Youth Turkey (Bow & Shotgun) Apr 12 - Apr 13DEER Combined season limit of 6, no more than 2 may be antlered. Archery Oct 1 - Jan 15 Limit: 6, no more than 2 may be antlered. Youth Gun Oct 18 - Oct 20 Limit: 2, no more than 1 may be antlered.

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Muzzleloader Oct 26 - Nov 3 Limit: 2, no more than 1 may be antlered. Gun Nov 23 - Dec 8 Limit: 2, no more than 1 may be antlered. Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Dec 18 - Dec 31 Limit: 2 antlerless deer.DO YOUR PART TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE Proper Disposal of CWD Positive Cervid Burial on site: Whenever possible, deer and elk carcasses should be buried on the property where they were harvested. Burial should be deep enough to prevent exposure to the surrounding environment by scavengers. Leave in place: If burial is not possible where the deer or elk was harvested, the remains may be left on site. If CWD is already present on the property, prions are already present in that environment. Choctaw Nation Department of Wildlife Conservation will be doing CWD testing within the Reservation. For more information about drop-off locations or more information about CWD visit www.choctawnation.com/services/wildlife-conservation/

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BLACK BEARS (Combined season bag limit of 1 bear per person) Archery (Oct 1 - Oct 20)* No Harvest Quota Muzzleloader (Oct 26 - Nov 3)* Harvest Quota of 20 (In combination with ODWC)Hunters must call 1.800.522.6170 to check whether the quota has been reached before going hunting each day.Once the quota has been reached, the season will close.*Black bear may only be harvested in Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, and Pushmataha counties; and that portion of Atoka, Bryan, and Pittsburg counties east of U.S. Highway 69.Black Bear RegulationsNo person shall hunt or harvest black bear without ﬁrst havingprocured a free permit from the Choctaw Nation Department of Wildlife Conservation (CNDWC).Upon harvesting a bear, all hunters must immediately call the CNDWC.Upon harvesting a black bear, all hunters must immediately CHOCTAW NATION BLACK BEARSEASONS & REGULATIONS

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attach their name and member ID number securely to the carcass. is information must remain attached to the carcass until it is checked.e carcass must be checked in by the hunter who harvested the bear. A carcas s tag will be issued, which must remain with the carcass to its ﬁnal destination or through processingand/or storage at commercial processing or storage facilities.Bear carcasses may be checked-in quartered, with or without skin, however the head and sex organs must remain naturally attached until checked by an appropriate employee of the CNDWC.Black bear shall be harvested by archery or muzzleloader with a combined season of one (1) black bear of either sex per person.Baiting on any public land shall be prohibited.Shooting of cubs or females with cubs shall be prohibited.Den shooting of bears shall be prohibited.Shooting collared bears shall be prohibited.Black Bear Permits may be obtained online through the Chahta Achvffa Member Portal.

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Who is eligible to hunt and ﬁsh within theChoctaw Nation Reservation?Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members are eligible to hunt and ﬁsh within the Choctaw Nation Reservation in accordance with tribal laws. Also, nonmembers with valid state-issued licenses are eligible to hunt in the reservation in accordance with applicable laws.What document(s) do Choctaw Tribal members need to have to hunt and ﬁsh?Proof of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Membershipcard for members over 15 and proof of hunter safety course for ages 10-30.What if my Tribal Membership card has expired orhas been lost?Contact the Choctaw Nation Membership Departmentwith any questions regarding your tribal membership card.HUNTING & FISHING FAQ

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Where does a Choctaw tribal member get deer or turkey tags?You are not required to pre-purchase tags but are required to report your harvest via Chahta Achvffa Member Portal.Where does a Choctaw Tribal Member get a Duck Stamp?Duck stamps are federally regulated, and federal guidelines will still apply. Duck stamps can be purchased at any U.S. Postal Ofﬁce.Do Choctaw Tribal Members have to reside in Oklahoma to hunt and ﬁsh on the Choctaw Nation Reservation?No, all Choctaw Nation Tribal Members, regardless of residency are permitted to hunt and ﬁsh within the Reservation in accordance with Choctaw Nation Code with a tribal membership card.

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e Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced in July 2024, the “Five Tribe Wildlife Management Reciprocity Agreement,” which enables Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Muscogee Creek tribal members with licenses issued through their tribe the ability to hunt and ﬁsh on each of the participating tribe’s reservations. e Seminole Nation hopes to join soon.Where can Choctaw Tribal members hunt?Choctaw Tribal Members can hunt and ﬁsh within the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muscogee/Creek, and Cherokee Nations with proof of tribal membership. Tribal members must have landowner permission to hunt private land and tribal members are responsible for any entry permits or fees required on public lands.Can I harvest multiple limits on different reservations?No, one aggregate and daily limit applies per person to harvests across all reservations per season and the entire State of Oklahoma.What laws do I have to follow?Tribal members/citizens must follow the licensure requirements of their tribe but must follow the wildlife regulations (e.g., bag limits, season, etc.) of the tribe whose reservation they are hunting, ﬁshing, or trapping.Do I still have to check-in my harvest?Yes, all species with a check-in requirement must be checked-in, and the check-in must be to the citizen’s tribe, regardless of the reservation where the animal was taken.

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Do I have to buy tags?Right now, all tags are free on all reservations. Just use the respective licensure from your tribe as your license and tags.Can a game warden ticket me?Yes, state game wardens are cross-deputized and can enforce tribal wildlife laws within each reservation. If an individual game warden is not cross-deputized, a tribal ofﬁcer will be called to enforce the tribal laws.If I want to hunt off the Reservations of those tribes who have joined this agreement?Outside of the reservations of the parties to this agreement, citizens and members comply with the rules of the controlling jurisdiction—such as another tribe, the State of Oklahoma, the State of Arkansas, the State of Texas, etc.

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TRIBAL WILDLIFEDEPARTMENTSChickasaw Nationhttps://www.chickasaw.net/Services/Community-Services/Chickasaw-Nation-Fish-Wildlife-Service-Hunting-ProgramCNRangers@Chickasaw.netChoctaw Nationhttps://www.choctawnation.com/services/wildlife-conservation/wildlife@choctawnation.comCherokee Nationhttps://wildlife.cherokee.org/wildlife@cherokee.orgMuscogee (Creek) Nationhttps://www.muscogeenation.com/department-of-interior-affairs/division-of-agriculture-natural-resources/wildlife-program/wildlife@muscogeenation.comSeminole Nationhttps://www.sno-nsn.org/getpage.php?name=Wildlife__Park_and_Recreation_Departmentwpr@sno-nsn.gov

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