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.

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Big Game

Deer Hunting

Pronghorn Hunting

Elk Hunting

Bear Hunting

Small Game

Furbearers & Trapping

Pheasant Hunting

Quail 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

Apprentice Designation: A Learner's Permit for Hunting

Hunter education has greatly reduced hunting accidents, but if you can’t complete a course right away, the apprentice designation allows you to hunt under supervision. It works like a learner’s permit, giving you the chance to gain real experience safely until you finish hunter education.

Dec 4, 2025

Exploring the New Herron Family WMA

The new Herron Family WMA is more than 17,000 acres of hunting land, it is also adventure, access, conservation, and tradition. Thanks to a unique partnership, Oklahoma residents now have a new place to chase deer, call turkeys, hear quail, and pass on the outdoors to the next generation.

Nov 17, 2025

A scaled quail is standing on a barbed-wire post.

Beyond the Bobwhite: Oklahoma’s “Other” Quail

When you hear the word “quail,” you likely picture the familiar northern bobwhite and its distinctive whistle. But Oklahoma is actually home to two species of quail: the widespread northern bobwhite, and the scaled quail.

Oct 22, 2025