§ 36. Right to hunt, fish, trap and harvest game and fish
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Oklahoma [Annotated]
OK Const. Art. 2, § 36
§ 36. Right to hunt, fish, trap and harvest game and fish
All citizens of this state shall have a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest game and fish, subject only to reasonable regulation as prescribed by the Legislature and the Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Wildlife Conservation Commission shall have the power and authority to approve methods, practices and procedures for hunting, trapping, fishing and the taking of game and fish. Traditional methods, practices and procedures shall be allowed for taking game and fish that are not identified as threatened by law or by the Commission. Hunting, fishing, and trapping shall be the preferred means of managing game and fish that are not identified as threatened by law or by the Commission. Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any provision of common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain, or any other property rights.
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Added by State Question No. 742, Legislative Referendum No. 345, adopted at election held on Nov. 4, 2008.
OK Const. Art. 2, § 36, OK CONST Art. 2, § 36
Current with amendments approved through June 30, 2020.
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