Here in Oklahoma it appears that the lawmakers are very concerned with getting more people to hunt. It appears that many young people are growing up non-hunters. The state appears to do all they can to encourage more people to hunt. They have increased the limit for muzzle-loader season and modern in-lines and scopes are allowed. If someone can't hold a bow at full draw due to a health problem, they can get a permit to use a crossbow during bow season. Here the thought is that, more hunters improve the sport and secure its future. I'd rather not have to contend with other hunters--having a whole area to myself--but the truth is, if the number of hunters (and gun owners) decline, our clout with lawmakers declines as well. More (properly trained) hunters is good for the sport and if new innovations encourage that, great! The Fish and game Department, though, must regulate in such a way that maintains the health and numbers of the deer population. In all honesty, although there are more hunters, there are more deer to hunt. Well, it's just my two cents worth.

I intended for this to be a reply to the posts concerning changes coming for ML hunters, lower on this page. I don't know how I posted as a new post rather than a reply, but I still think I make a good point.

So what does a non resident tag cost??????I will gladly help out!!!!

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Originally posted by OLBIKER:
So what does a non resident tag cost??????I will gladly help out!!!!

He didn't say that they were encouraging non residents to hunt. A buck tag is $201 per season (archery, muzzleloader, and rifle), and a doe tag is $50.