Oklahoma bill would establish a Bigfoot hunting season
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Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-District 19, introduced a bill that would establish a Bigfoot hunting season in the state. File Photo by Jim Bryant/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 22 (UPI) An Oklahoma state representative introduced a bill that would establish a hunting season for one of the state s most infamous species of alleged native wildlife: Bigfoot.
Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-District 19, introduced a bill to the state legislature that would call on the Oklahoma Wildlife Commission to designate a Bigfoot hunting season.
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The mythical ape has been the subject of numerous sightings in southern Oklahoma for years, and the region hosts an annual Bigfoot festival for fans of the cryptid.
Politician launches Bigfoot hunting season in bid to catch elusive creature
Republican Representative Justin Humphrey wants to attract tourists in Oklahoma, the US, with the state s legislature set to meet on February 1. However, one official has said we do not recognize Bigfoot as a wildlife species
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The bill wants authorities to create any necessary specific hunting licenses and fees in Oklahoma, the US (Image: Getty Images)
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Bigfoot hunting season could soon be a reality in Oklahoma. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 7:43 PM EST January 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA, USA A bill was introduced in Oklahoma on Wednesday (Jan. 20) to establish a Bigfoot hunting season.
State Rep. Justin Humphrey, who represents Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw and Pushmataha counties, proposed House Bill 1648 for the First Regular Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature on Feb. 1.
The new law would establish a Bigfoot hunting season, overseen and regulated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Humphry says the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission would determine when Bigfoot season would open and determine the cost of the license.
Oklahoma Introduces Bill To Create Bigfoot Hunting Season
He wants the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to set annual season dates and create any necessary specific hunting licenses and fees.
The wildlife commission isn t hot on the idea, saying Here at the department, we use science to make management decisions, and we do not recognize Bigfoot as a wildlife species.
If it were passed, the act would take effect on November 1st. The Oklahoma Legislature will meet again on February 1st, which will be when they review the bill.
Humphrey represents House District 19, a southeastern area of Oklahoma famous for its Bigfoot sightings according to
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Jan 22, 2021
Say what you will about Bigfoot actually existing or not, but the state of Oklahoma is ready to find him thanks to a new proposed legislation that could make Bigfoot Hunting Season an actual thing!
An Oklahoma lawmaker has pitched a bill to create an actual Bigfoot hunting season in accordance with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and if it is passed the hunting season would start every year on November 1st.
Real or not, there may be a lack of support from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, but you already know that somebody is sitting on Bigfoot Hunting Season merch so that they can start selling it if the bill is passed!