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Area Details
The Arcadia Conservation Education Area is a unique management area for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. With a focus on education, and providing outdoor educational opportunities for the public and schools, the area is open by walk-in access from Jan. 16 – Sept. 30.
The area currently has a ¾ mile self-guided walking trail that provides educational information on Oklahoma’s wildlife and habitat.
Schools looking for an outdoor education area to conduct outdoor classroom activities can gain access to the area by contacting the area manager (405) 200-8491 to reserve the Outdoor Education Building, Pond, Wetland or Trail.
All hunting seasons are closed, except through controlled archery deer hunts offered by the City of Edmond, for more information call (405) 216-7481 or visit their website.
- Public Area Check-In: Non-residents must check in and out when accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas. There is no additional cost or limit on the number of check-ins.
- Deer Licenses: A 2 day waiting period applies to nonresident deer licenses purchased after the deer season has started. Licenses must be purchased at least 48 hours before hunting.
All hunting seasons are closed except controlled archery deer hunts, which may be offered through the City of Edmond. For more information log on to edmondok.com.
Closed to all nonhunting and nonfishing activities Oct. 1 - Jan. 15.
Walk-in fishing allowed year-round in Arcadia Lake, but not in any ponds.
No camping allowed.
Walk-in fishing allowed year-round in Arcadia Lake, but not any ponds.
Endangered Whooping Cranes to Move through Oklahoma
Whooping cranes are migrating through the Central Flyway and stopping over in Oklahoma before continuing to coastal Texas. Sportsmen, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts can join the Wildlife Department in documenting this federally endangered bird’s route by sharing photographs and sighting details at wildlifedepartment.com.
Get BearWise: Camp Lessons from OKC Zoo Bears
In September, Woody and Maynard, two American black bears at the Oklahoma City Zoo, demonstrated how quickly they could find food in an imitation campsite and offered a valuable lesson for coexisting with wildlife. When visiting or living in bear country, anything that might tempt a bear — from pet food or this week’s trash to a full-blown picnic — should be properly stored at campsites and other outdoor spaces.