Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Youth Hunting Opportunity!

Beginner youth hunters can apply for a Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt! Submit your application by Aug. 16.

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Applications Are Open!

Young waterfowl hunters can apply to participate in special guided waterfowl hunts. Apply by Nov. 3, 2026.

Sign-up for Hunter Education Courses

ODWC offers free courses both online and in-person.

EXPLORE OKLAHOMA'S GREAT OUTDOORS

Where to Hunt ➔

Find public hunting opportunities across ODWC's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

Where to Fish ➔

Find public fishing opportunities across Oklahoma.

Shooting Ranges ➔

Locate public shooting facilities with pistol, rifle, and archery ranges in WMAs near you.

Outdoor Journal

Hunter Education: A Key Step to Hunting in Oklahoma

Now is the time to sign up for a free Hunter Education clinic from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation, and there's sure to be one near you soon.

Jul 29, 2026

New Book Explores Oklahoma’s Natural World

“A Naturalist’s Guide to Oklahoma” can be your trail guide for learning about common and rare plants and animals, recognizing habitats, and understanding natural histories. Reading this book is like taking a friendly hike with the author and getting a personal tour of Oklahoma.

Jul 23, 2026

Wild America

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’ve dug deep into field guides and reference books to find Oklahoma fish and wildlife that have a tie to our country’s history and heritage. From the red, white, and blue to those “officially” named in 1776, we’ve got dozens of wild America examples and trivia that are basically firecrackers for your brain.

Jul 2, 2026