Do native Americans in ok need to purchase fishing license?

Native Americans have a long history of fishing in Oklahoma, and their rights to do so are protected by several treaties. The most important of these treaties is the Treaty of 1866, which guarantees the Osage Nation the right to fish in all "unoccupied lands" in Oklahoma. This treaty has been interpreted to include all of Oklahoma, except for privately owned land.

In addition to the Treaty of 1866, there are a number of other treaties and laws that protect the fishing rights of Native Americans in Oklahoma. These include:

* The Treaty of 1785, which guarantees the Delaware Nation the right to fish in all "navigable waters" in Oklahoma.

* The Treaty of 1825, which guarantees the Choctaw Nation the right to fish in all "unoccupied lands" in Oklahoma.

* The Treaty of 1832, which guarantees the Chickasaw Nation the right to fish in all "unoccupied lands" in Oklahoma.

* The Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936, which guarantees Native Americans the right to fish in all waters in Oklahoma, regardless of whether they are on or off tribal land.

As a result of these treaties and laws, Native Americans in Oklahoma do not need to purchase a fishing license in order to fish in most waters in the state. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, Native Americans must purchase a fishing license in order to fish in some privately owned waters and in some public waters that are managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

If you are a Native American and you are planning to go fishing in Oklahoma, it is important to be aware of the fishing regulations that apply to you. You can find more information about these regulations by contacting the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation or by visiting the agency's website.