Bill No. 1073, introduced by Murdock in the Senate and Newton in the House, amends Section 3-103a of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding special permits for designated wildlife species. The bill allows the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to authorize the Department of Wildlife Conservation to issue up to five special permits each year, expanding the opportunities to acquire these permits. The special permits can now be sold through various methods, including public auction, sealed bid, raffle, or lottery, and may be co-branded with the Governor's office. Notably, for mountain lions and species without an open season, the permits will specifically be conducted by raffle.

The bill also updates statutory language to reflect these changes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. The Department of Wildlife Conservation is permitted to collaborate with nonprofit organizations or charitable causes to facilitate the public auctions for these special permits.