Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Prepare For Dove Season

Plan your hunt with the help of ODWC's interactive dove field map.

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Applications Are Open!

Young waterfowl hunters can apply to participate in special guided waterfowl hunts. Apply by Nov. 3, 2026.

Sign-up for Hunter Education Courses

ODWC offers free courses both online and in-person.

EXPLORE OKLAHOMA'S GREAT OUTDOORS

Where to Hunt ➔

Find public hunting opportunities across ODWC's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

Where to Fish ➔

Find public fishing opportunities across Oklahoma.

Shooting Ranges ➔

Locate public shooting facilities with pistol, rifle, and archery ranges in WMAs near you.

Outdoor Journal

Bow Hunter's Paradise

Oklahoma's got 1M+ acres of public land for bowhunters — pronghorn on the Panhandle prairie, black bear in the Ouachita Mountains, mule deer out west. Here's your guide to WMAs, OLAP land, and the tactics that actually work.

Aug 31, 2026

Mowing: Harmful or Useful

Learn how to use mowing strategically for wildlife habitat, including brush management, weed control, strip mowing, access routes and firebreaks.

Aug 31, 2026

2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report

Oklahoma’s 2025-26 deer harvest ranked second-best in state history. Study the numbers, find where hunters found success and use the data to plan for a successful hunt.

Aug 21, 2026