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Hunters Against Hunger

Hunters who legally harvest a deer during any of this year’s deer seasons can donate the meat to feed hungry Oklahomans.

Learn How To Donate

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The Basics of Quail Hunting

Watch the latest Learn to Hunt episode to learn the basics of quail hunting from ODWC experts.

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Oklahoma Deer Share

Share your deer harvest or connect with someone offering free venison through Oklahoma Deer Share.

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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

"Sharing the Tradition" Can Start at a Shooting Range

The Wildlife Department's shooting range coordinator shot her first firearm at an ODWC shooting range and hopes to build safe, accessible ranges where many people can share the same experience. She encourages hunters to look for ways to "share the tradition" with family, friends, and peers, and offers ODWC shooting ranges as a place to hone new skills.

Nov 10, 2026

Build Your Own Dog Safety Field Kit

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter with decades of experience working alongside hunting dogs or just beginning to train your first four-legged companion, having a well-stocked field kit is essential. Your kit should include items for safety, and emergency care to ensure your hunting dog stays healthy and ready for the challenges of the field.

Nov 9, 2026

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.

Nov 6, 2026