Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Save the Date for Rack Madness on March 4, 2026!

Register to get your deer, elk, antelope, or bear scored and you could win an Oklahoma Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License!

Register for Rack Madness!

Win Big with Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures

Enter for a chance to win unforgettable outdoor prizes like a Bull Elk Hunt, a Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License, a custom camper, and more.

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2026 Hunting Season Dates

Plan for 2026 with this guide on next year's hunting season dates.

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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

A Plains spotted skunk is seen on a trail cam climbing a rock.

For One Survey Team, “Getting Skunked” Smells Like Success

Getting skunks on camera was a critical first step in an Oklahoma State University survey team’s effort to learn more about the Plains spotted skunk population in southeastern Oklahoma. The secretive and little-known skunk was detected at about half of the survey sites on the Ouachita National Forest.

Jan 29, 2026

The Oklahoma Fishing Trail

Not sure where to fish? The Oklahoma Fishing Trail has you covered.

Jan 27, 2026

An example sprig of side oats gamma grass.

The Benefits of CRP, Native Vegetation

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary incentive-based program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that was started in 1985, initially to deal with soil erosion and stabilize commodity prices. This was quickly expanded to include enhancement of wildlife habitat.

Jan 15, 2026