Hunting Resources | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is committed to providing quality hunting resources to hunters of all skill levels as well as those who are interested in trying hunting for the first time.

Season Dates Regulations

PURCHASE HUNTING LICENSE

Big Game

Elk Hunting

Deer Hunting

Bear Hunting

Pronghorn Hunting

Small Game

Quail Hunting

Furbearers & Trapping

Pheasant Hunting

Turkey Hunting

Small Game Hunting

Migratory Game Bird

Dove Hunting

Waterfowl Hunting

Sandhill Crane Hunting

Other

Reptile & Amphibian Hunting

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Recent Journals

A photo of an antlered deer peering over tall grass.

2022-2023 Big Game Harvest Report

This past season, Oklahoma’s big game hunters set several harvest records — again! A new mark was set for overall deer harvest in the state; hunters reported taking 134,158 combined in all 2022-23 deer seasons.

Sep 20, 2023

A large food plot with bare ground and fresh, green seedlings.

The Pros and Cons of Food Plots

A common misconception is that managing habitat for wildlife requires food plantings or a food plot. Conversely, good wildlife management does not require food plantings and, likewise, food plantings alone are not indicative of good wildlife management.

Sep 20, 2023

A male teenager is photographed from behind as he aims his rifle down the Packsaddle WMA shooting range.

ODWC Shooting Range Update

As shooting sports grow in popularity, see what the Wildlife Department is doing on WMAs to make sure there's a place for you to shoot.

Aug 9, 2023