Need Permit for Quail in Oklahoma?

[Nuggetirl]

I can't find info online for Oklahoma, I might just be searching the wrong things. I want to get 7-8 maximum Japanese quail. I was told when I went to buy feed that I need a permit, but I can't find ANY info on the wildlife and land management website for Oklahoma.

 

[Advocat]

Found this, hope it helps -- from this website page: http://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2006/os29.html

§294106. Commercial hunting area licenses - Big game or upland game.
A. No person may propagate or hold in captivity any wildlife or domesticated animals hunted for sport for commercial hunting area purposes without having procured a license for such from the Director. Licenses shall be classified as big game, upland game, or a combination of big game and upland game.
1. A big game license shall be required for legally acquired exotic ungulates, domesticated animals so designated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, exotic swine, and legally acquired whitetail and mule deer, turkey and other species of big game lawfully taken under the provisions of subsection A of Section 5-411 and Section 5-401 of this title. Wildlife that has been crossbred with exotic wildlife shall be considered native and not exotic unless documentation shows otherwise.
2. An upland game license shall be required for legally acquired captive raised pheasants, all species of quail, Indian chukars, water fowl, and other similar or suitable gallinaceous birds; and shall include turkey if no other big game species are listed on the license/application.

You might want to run a seach on the page for the word "quail" to check out other references made.

 

[Nuggetirl]

Thanks, that is helpful. Need to sit down and read the whole thing, just skimming shows that I can't raise them for HUNTING without a license, but as pets it's not clear from the first go 'round.

 

[dc3085]

The best way to attain accurate info is to call your state fish and game office.

 

[huntseat]

Call your local game warden, they would be the ones issuing the tickets!

 

[huntseat]

Oklahoma

No person may breed or raise wildlife for noncommercial purposes without obtaining a license. Individuals possessing a noncommercial wildlife breeder's license are authorized to breed and/or raise noncommercial wildlife for personal uses only, including: breeding for a hobby, educational or scientific purposes, personal consumption, release on private property, except any bear or cat that will grow to reach the weight of fifty (50) pounds or more, and care and rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife. Annual Fee $5.00.1
No person may breed or raise wildlife for commercial purposes without obtaining a license. Persons wishing to breed any lawfully obtained reptiles or amphibians must obtain the appropriate Commercial Wildlife Breeder's License, Noncommercial Wildlife Breeder's License, Aquatic Culture License, and Commercial Fishing License; the licensee must keep detailed breeding and hatching records.2
1OKLA. STAT. tit. 29, §§ 4-107, 4-121, 4-122
2OKLA. ADMIN. CODE § 800:25-7-7

www.bornfreeusa.org

Call the department of wildlife

Here is a link to the page for 'other' permits:

http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/license/other.htm

 

[Nuggetirl]

Thanks. I called talked to a warden earlier today and yes, you do need a permit (hunseat found) I'd still like to make an argument that Japanese quail, being of a completely separate genus, are actually exotic and don't fall under fish and game, but in the end it wasn't worth it.

 

[huntseat]

I would not open the exotic door, you have a whole new set of crazy rules to deal with. Be happy about the five dollar fee and go get some birds!

 

[Dragons4u]

Yea, don't want to push the exotic button.

 

[rlchatham]

Just got my "non-commercial breeder permit" yesterday. It cost $10.00 now. I called the local game warden and then downloaded the application online. Game Warden signed my paperwork and I sent it to the address noted on application. Done. Pretty simple, just a paper drill and money for the State, that's all.