Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt The World's Oldest Rattlesnake Hunt

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JOIN US FOR THE 84TH ANNUAL EVENT 

APRIL 13TH - 16TH 2023!

LOCATED IN HISTORIC OKEENE, OKLAHOMA!


2022 Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt Winners!


Congratulations goes out to the winners of the 2022 Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt, Randy Denham  from Hitchcock, who is our Local Division winner bringing in a 61 3/4" rattlesnake.

For our Professional Division winner,  Pat Meeks from Enid,OK  , brought in a massive 74 3/4" rattler that would end up winning the hunt. 

The Okeene Diamondback Club would like to thank all the volunteers that helped us with this year's event.
 
Also, a huge thank you to everyone involved in contributing to this year's fireworks display: Okeene Firefighters, Diamondback Electric, Floral Expressions, Jordan Air, MM's Cafe, Mountain Country, Okeene Market, Okeene Milling, Sooner Coop, State Guaranty Bank, First National Bank, Jim Bob & Big Willie Memorial Poker Run, David Buchanan, Burger Station, Carter Heat & Air, Circle and Liquor, Hayworth Vet, Nault Insurance, Nease Insurance, Okeene Supply, Westfaul Insurance, Whippet Express, SOO Trucking, Ali's Fitness & Salon, The Galvanized Palace, and West Acres.

We can't wait to see you again next year when we will be celebrating our 84th Anniversary!

Local Division
1st Place - Randy Denham, Hitchcock, 61 3/4"
2nd Place - Blaine Denham, Hitchcock, 69"
3rd Place - Randy Denham, Hitchcock, 68 1/4"

Professional Division:
1st Place - Pat Meeks, Enid,OK, 72 3/4"
2nd Place -  Jeff Brodin, Charvleviox,MI,  62.5"
3rd Place - Shane Frye, Geronimo, OK , 62"

Are you planning on participating and hunting rattlesnakes in our event?


2023 OKEENE SNAKE HUNT REGISTRATION FEE:

1 DAY FOR $10 OR 3 DAYS FOR $15

REGISTER ON FRIDAY FOR 3 DAYS AND RECEIVE

A 84TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR PATCH!


OKLAHOMA STATE LAW REQUIRES:

5-Day Rattlesnake Permit

Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping, harassing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting to take in any manner any species of rattlesnake during an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival must have a rattlesnake permit, unless exempt. Persons with a current annual or lifetime hunting or combination hunting/fishing license are exempt from the rattlesnake permit. 


***Sorry we no longer sell permits, follow the link Rattlesnake Hunting  Permits  or download the app, by calling (405) 521-3852 or at any hunting and fishing license dealer. 



Rattlesnake Dates & Daily Limits March 1- June 30, 2023. 

The following reptiles are legal to harvest with no daily limit: prairie rattlesnake, western diamondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, and massasauga.