Outdoor Oklahoma’s medley of forests and prairies provide a scenic backdrop for our state’s many outdoor recreation opportunities, including our hunting, fishing and wildlife watching experiences. To help make sure our strong outdoor traditions continue, the Wildlife Department has partnered with other state and federal agencies to invest in 1.4 million acres of publicly accessible lands. And every acre serves as a reason to get outside.
The strong conservation goals that guide the Wildlife Department have created many a sportsman’s paradise ready for the next adventure. More than 100 Wildlife Management Areas can be found across the state and are managed to conserve and enhance our fish and wildlife resources. Maps, regulations, hunting season dates and other area details that can help hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts plan their visits are available at wildlifedepartment.com.
Visitors to Wildlife Department-owned areas must have a current hunting or fishing license, or Conservation Passport (a license that doesn’t provide hunting or fishing privileges). These licenses help fund habitat management, fish and wildlife research, and enforcement of the state’s hunting and fishing regulations. Other publicly accessible WMAs are managed or maintained by several local, state and federal agencies or partnerships.