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OKLAHOMA SHOOTING
SPORTS PARTICIPATION ODWC is engaged in a multi-year plan
to renovate or build new public-access
shooting ranges for recreational shooting
725,612 RESIDENTS opportunities across the state for the benefit
participated in shooting sports in 2022 of shooting enthusiasts.
NEARLY 6,000 STUDENTS ODWC also supports youth shooting sports by
participate in ODWC’s trap shooting program providing manpower, equipment and running
the state FFA shotgun competitions.
MORE THAN 50,000 STUDENTS
participate in ODWC’s National Archery in
the Schools program
TOTAL IMPACT
All of the time spent enjoying shooting
sports has a big impact on the state’s
economy. Oklahoma’s recreational
sport shooters contribute more than
$1.65 billion annually to the economy.
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