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SB 338

Fish and wildlife; limiting the number of whitetail deer harvested each season. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grant Green

Oklahoma bill limits white-tailed deer harvest per season, affecting hunting opportunity and wildlife population management statewide.

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
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Bill Summary · SB 338

Legislative bill overview

SB 338 proposes to establish limits on the number of white-tailed deer that can be harvested during hunting seasons in Oklahoma. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process, having just completed first reading and been referred to the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee for consideration.

Why is this important

White-tailed deer population management directly affects hunting traditions, agricultural crop protection, vehicle collision rates, and ecosystem health in Oklahoma. Harvest limits are a primary tool wildlife agencies use to maintain sustainable populations, making this policy decision consequential for hunters, farmers, and public safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Hunter access and opportunity: Stricter limits may reduce hunting seasons or bag limits, affecting Oklahoma's hunting community and associated recreational/economic activity
  • Agricultural impacts: Deer cause significant crop damage; some stakeholders may argue limits should be higher to protect farmland, while conservationists may favor lower harvests
  • Wildlife agency authority: Questions about whether the legislature should set specific harvest numbers versus delegating to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's expertise and adaptive management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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