House Bill No. 2741 amends Oklahoma's game and fish laws to introduce specific exemptions for nonresident landowners regarding hunting licenses. Under the new provisions, nonresidents who own at least 160 acres of noncommercial land in Oklahoma can be exempt from obtaining hunting licenses, provided they present proof of land ownership and evidence that property taxes have been paid for the previous year. This exemption is incorporated into Sections 4-101 and 4-112 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which also mandates that the nonresident submit documentation to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The bill retains existing requirements for other applicants, including identification and proof of residency, while outlining penalties for false statements in license acquisition and conditions for license revocation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals involved in field trials or performance tests of dogs are not required to obtain a hunting license. It also allows individuals arrested for hunting game (excluding certain species) without a valid license to purchase a temporary thirty-day substitute license from the arresting game warden, with fees set at $100 for residents and $300 for nonresidents. The bill establishes penalties for hunting violations without a substitute license, including fines and potential jail time, and provides a mechanism for dismissing charges if a valid license is presented within 72 hours. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission is responsible for creating rules for these new provisions, with the act set to take effect on November 1, 2025.