The bill amends Section 7-602 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the transportation of wildlife. It establishes exceptions to the general prohibition against shipping or transporting wildlife, including provisions for dead fish or wildlife taken by licensed hunters, processed rough fish products, and certain fish or wildlife that are lawfully bred or propagated. Notably, the bill introduces new language allowing for the transportation of deceased, intact cervidae to a taxidermist in good standing with the Secretary of State, and it clarifies that the Director of Wildlife Conservation must issue special permits for the transportation of rough fish by licensed commercial fishermen.

Additionally, the bill allows owners or operators of commercially licensed hunting facilities to transport cervidae between in-state facilities without needing a permit from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. It also updates the penalties for violations of this section, removing the specific mention of the fine amount while maintaining the range of fines and potential imprisonment. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.