HB 1595 Summary

• Changes residency requirement for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses from 6 months to 1 year for legal residents of Oklahoma

• Maintains existing fee structure for lifetime licenses: $200 fishing, $600 hunting, $750 combination, and reduced senior citizen rates of $15-$25

• Requires purchasers of standard lifetime licenses (excluding seniors and disabled veterans) to also purchase a Lifetime Oklahoma Wildlife Land Stamp for $25, with proceeds supporting wildlife land acquisition and management

• Allows residents under 18 to pay lifetime license fees in installments over up to 3 years, with full payment required before license becomes valid

• Effective date: November 1, 2013