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Hunters who legally harvest a deer during any of this year’s deer seasons can donate the meat to feed hungry Oklahomans.

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ODWC manages more than 1.5 million acres for you to enjoy.

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Shooting Range Closures:

The Canton and Lexington WMA shooting ranges are temporarily closed for major improvements and expansion. Projects at both locations include upgrades to rifle ranges, new or improved archery and shotgun ranges, and enhanced facilities such as ADA access, parking, sidewalks, target frames, and covered shooting areas. Work at each range is expected to take about six months, with a targeted reopening in Spring 2026. We understand that closing shooting ranges during hunting seasons isn’t ideal and appreciate your patience.

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Outdoor Journal

Endangered Whooping Cranes to Move through Oklahoma

Whooping cranes to make 2,500-mile migration with stops in Oklahoma.

Nov 7, 2025

A small brown bat is held by nitrile-gloved hands.

NSU Studies Regional Bat Community on WMAs

A team from Northeastern State University has been conducting bat surveys at Wildlife Management Areas and will compare their results to a 1990s-era study to assess any changes in species abundance and distribution.

Oct 23, 2025

A small brown bat is held in the foreground by nitrile-gloved hands.

State’s Largest Known Maternity Colony of Yuma Bats Returns to Panhandle Bridge

Oklahoma Department of Transportation natural resources biologists found creative ways to minimize the impact of a Panhandle bridge construction project to the Yuma bat colony sheltered within, while also restoring habitat on the newly rehabilitated bridge.

Oct 23, 2025