Oklahoma's natural resources are protected and stewarded by a wide network of organizations working alongside the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. These organizations share a common commitment to conserve wildlife, habitats, and outdoor traditions across the state.
Whether your interests lie in hunting and fishing, birdwatching, native plants, or habitat restoration, the organizations below offer opportunities to get involved, volunteer, or learn more about conservation efforts happening in Oklahoma and beyond.
Visit Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit supporting the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation through private donations to fund game wardens, outdoor education, and habitat projects. The foundation bridges the gap between private support and state-level wildlife management efforts.
Visit Oklahoma Conservation Coalition website (opens in a new tab)
"Protecting Oklahoma’s Natural Future Together" — a non-profit alliance dedicated to protecting Oklahoma’s natural resources, wildlife habitats, and public lands through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing. They focus on legislative action, fostering outdoor engagement, and uniting local conservation groups across the state.
Visit Oklahoma Wildlife Management Association website (opens in a new tab)
Established in 2007, OWMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving Oklahoma’s wildlife and protecting the rights of hunters, landowners, and wildlife managers.
Visit Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society website (opens in a new tab)
"Preserving Oklahoma’s Conservation Legacy, Sustaining Tomorrow’s Future" — OCHS collects and preserves the history of soil and water conservation in Oklahoma to educate the public and promote sustainable land stewardship. Key initiatives include an oral history project with OSU and the curation of photographic archives documenting local conservation efforts.
Visit Oklahoma City Audubon Society website (opens in a new tab)
Founded in 1947 by Dr. Samuel Turner Moore and a small group of fellow birders, the organization has met continuously for decades. Operating independently, they are a non-profit educational and social club dedicated to birding and wildlife appreciation.
Visit Oklahoma Native Plant Society website (opens in a new tab)
Encourages the study, protection, propagation, appreciation, and use of Oklahoma’s native plants.
Visit Oklahoma Ornithological Society website (opens in a new tab)
An independent, non-profit educational organization founded in 1951, dedicated to the observation, study, and conservation of Oklahoma’s bird populations, bringing together amateur birders and professional ornithologists.
Visit Oklahoma Conservation Commission website (opens in a new tab)
A state agency formed in response to the 1930s Dust Bowl. Its mission is to protect, conserve, and restore Oklahoma’s renewable natural resources, specifically soil, water, and safety.
Visit Oklahoma Zoological Society website (opens in a new tab)
A nonprofit organization established in 1954, its primary mission is to connect the community with the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden to inspire wildlife conservation action through corporate and individual philanthropy.
Visit The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma website (opens in a new tab)
Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a leading global environmental nonprofit. Its mission is to conserve the land and water on which all life depends, balancing biodiversity protection with sustainable human development. Their headquarters in Oklahoma address the state’s unique ecosystems, such as the tallgrass prairies and regional river systems.
Visit Natural Resources Conservation Service website (opens in a new tab)
Established in 1935, NRCS provides voluntary technical and financial assistance to farmers and landowners to protect natural resources like soil, water, and air. Under the state motto "Helping People Help the Land," the core objective in Oklahoma is to provide ecological and engineering technical resources that help local agricultural producers reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve wildlife habitat, and mitigate natural disaster damage.
Visit U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website (opens in a new tab)
An official federal government agency within the Department of the Interior, USFWS is the only federal agency whose primary mission is to manage, conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their natural habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. In Oklahoma, this includes the Oklahoma Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office, a federal field station established in 1992 that works to restore and conserve aquatic species and habitats across the state.
Visit Up With Trees website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit urban forestry organization founded in 1975 that serves as the primary caretaker of the urban tree canopy in Tulsa. The organization focuses on preserving and expanding urban forests to improve air quality, remove environmental pollutants, and beautify the community.
Visit Oklahoma Bass Nation website (opens in a new tab)
The official state chapter of the B.A.S.S. Nation, providing competitive tournament trails for bass, kayak, and youth anglers while promoting conservation. They host qualifiers on major state lakes to advance top fishermen to the national championship level.
Visit Backcountry Hunters & Anglers website (opens in a new tab)
A North American conservation organization that serves as "the voice for our wild public lands, water, and wildlife." Through advocacy, education, and hands-on volunteer action, the group works to keep public lands in public hands and preserve access for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. They have an active Oklahoma Chapter comprised of local conservation leaders who translate national goals into state-specific actions such as habitat restoration and the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI).
Visit Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers website (opens in a new tab)
A volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to conserving Oklahoma’s natural resources, advocating for sportsmen’s rights, and promoting the "Raised Here – Stays Here" initiative to reinvest funds locally. They support Oklahoma by funding habitat restoration, partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and hosting educational hunting workshops.
Visit Oklahoma Youth Hunting Program website (opens in a new tab)
An all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to introducing teenagers who have never hunted to the sport of big game hunting. They provide youth mentorship, free training and equipment, guided excursions, and character building.
Visit Oklahoma Station Safari Club International website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation both locally and globally. Their work is guided by four main tenets: Hunter’s Rights Advocacy, Wildlife Conservation, Public Education, and Humanitarian and Youth Services.
Visit Ducks Unlimited website (opens in a new tab)
The world’s largest private non-profit organization dedicated to wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Founded in 1937, it uses a science-based approach to protect habitats that benefit wildlife, hunters, and local communities. They have a substantial footprint in the Sooner State, having conserved more than 38,000 acres of critical local habitat.
Visit Fur Takers of America – Oklahoma website (opens in a new tab)
A state-level presence that partners with local trapping groups to support sustainable furbearer management. They provide education on Best Management Practices (BMPs), sustainable harvesting, and ethical trapping techniques, and offer public resources on furbearer wildlife education, state regulations, and scholarships for specialized trapper training programs.
A non-profit organization based in Oklahoma dedicated to pointing dog breeds, upland game hunting, and conservation. They specialize in educating dog owners on hunting and proper dog handling while advocating for upland bird conservation.
Visit Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A national wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other big game, their habitats, and America’s hunting heritage. RMEF partners with agencies like the ODWC to advocate for and secure expanded big game hunting opportunities on federally managed lands, such as the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Visit United Blood Trackers website (opens in a new tab)
A national non-profit organization dedicated to resource conservation using trained tracking dogs to find and recover wounded big game animals, such as whitetail deer, elk, and bear. They help hunters find animals when there is little to no blood trail. Oklahoma hunters can use UBT’s on-demand Find a Tracker tool (opens in a new tab) to locate certified regional dog handlers — including teams active in Central Oklahoma/Yukon — who can deploy to the field to recover wounded deer.
Visit Trout Unlimited website (opens in a new tab)
A national non-profit dedicated to conserving and restoring cold water fisheries through science-based projects and volunteer efforts. In Oklahoma, the organization supports over 1,250 members, focusing on watershed cleanups, youth education, and community angling through local chapters.
Visit Blue River Foundation of Oklahoma website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the state’s only spring-fed, undammed river. The foundation protects the 132-mile-long Blue River watershed and the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer through three core pillars: Science, Education, and Action.
Visit Delta Waterfowl website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit conservation organization known as "The Duck Hunters Organization." Headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, they focus on boosting duck populations, preserving wetlands, conducting wildlife research, and securing the future of waterfowl hunting across North America.
Visit Midway USA Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A public charity dedicated to sustaining and growing youth shooting sports through long-term endowment funding and annual cash grants. The foundation helps communities raise funds for high school, college, and youth shooting teams across all firearms shooting disciplines (shotgun, rifle, pistol, BB gun).
Visit National Deer Association website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting through science, advocacy, and education.
Visit Quail Coalition website (opens in a new tab)
An all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining and restoring wild quail populations. They focus on regional conservation efforts that target habitat restoration, research initiatives, youth outreach, and local control.
Visit Oklahoma Striped Bass Association on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
An angling club designed to support striped bass, hybrid bass, and white bass fishing and fisheries in northeast Oklahoma. The organization shares fishing tips, hosts informational presentations, and organizes "Circle of Wisdom" club events to help local anglers learn from one another.
Visit National Wild Turkey Federation website (opens in a new tab)
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of North America’s hunting heritage. They focus on Habitat Conservation, Research Investment, Hunting Access, and Education & Outreach.
Visit Quail Forever website (opens in a new tab)
A national grassroots conservation organization known as "The Habitat Organization." It operates as the quail conservation division of Pheasants Forever. Funding empowers a network of local chapters across North America to allocate 100% of their locally raised funds directly to regional habitat projects.
Visit Oklahoma State Game Warden Association website (opens in a new tab)
A voluntary organization dedicated to protecting Oklahoma’s fish and wildlife resources through education, scholarships, and officer support. The group promotes conservation through youth programs and publishes a magazine highlighting wildlife law enforcement.
Visit Mule Deer Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
The only national conservation organization in North America solely dedicated to the restoration, protection, and management of mule deer and black-tailed deer populations and their habitats.
Visit Archery Hall of Fame and Museum website (opens in a new tab)
An organization dedicated to honoring outstanding members of the archery community and preserving the history of archery and bowhunting. Founded in 1971, the organization maintains a physical museum repository packed with historical artifacts, memorabilia, and literature.
Visit Archery Shooters Association website (opens in a new tab)
A premier national organization dedicated to promoting and hosting 3-D competitive archery tournaments. Founded in 1993, the ASA standardizes rules and establishes a structured national circuit for amateur and professional archers alike.
Visit Becoming an Outdoors Woman website (opens in a new tab)
A program that teaches outdoor skills to women. Based out of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, it provides beginner-friendly, hands-on weekend workshops across North America.
Visit Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry website (opens in a new tab)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger by distributing donated wild game and livestock to local communities. Founded in 1997, the ministry bridges the gap between the outdoor community and food banks.
Visit National Archery in the Schools Program website (opens in a new tab)
An in-school educational program designed to teach target archery to students in grades 4 through 12. Founded in 2002, the program aims to boost classroom engagement, focus, and self-control while building lifelong confidence.
Visit Scholastic 3-D Archery website (opens in a new tab)
Their program fosters, educates, and guides youth in 3D, indoor target, and outdoor target archery, as well as safe, ethical bowhunting practices. The afterschool and community club program bridges the gap for young archers transitioning from beginner lessons to lifetime sportsmanship and collegiate competition.
Visit Treestand Awareness Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to significantly reducing tree stand accidents and injuries among hunters. Formed in 2016 by outdoor industry leaders, the foundation focuses on safety research, education, and public awareness campaigns.
Visit USA Archery website (opens in a new tab)
The National Governing Body for the sport of archery in the United States, responsible for selecting and training the U.S. Olympic, Paralympic, and World Archery Teams. It fosters growth in the sport across all age groups and skill levels through grassroots programs, localized clubs, and national competitions.
Visit Whitetails Unlimited website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit founded in 1982 to improve white-tailed deer habitats, promote conservation, and preserve the American hunting tradition. Through local chapters and educational initiatives, the group supports habitat projects and shooting sports.
Visit Wildlife Management Institute website (opens in a new tab)
A private, scientific and educational nonprofit organization established in 1911, dedicated to the professional management, enhancement, and conservation of North American wildlife populations and natural resources. Their scientific research includes major wildlife studies, such as the "Poach & Pay" report analyzing illegal animal harvest costs.
Visit Wild Sheep Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to enhancing wild sheep populations, promoting scientific wildlife management, and protecting hunting heritage. Founded in 1977, the foundation’s core purpose is "To Put and Keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain."
Visit CWD Alliance website (opens in a new tab)
A joint conservation project formed in 2002 by the Boone and Crockett Club, Mule Deer Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The organization acts as a centralized information hub dedicated to managing and mitigating the impact of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on wild cervids like deer, elk, and moose.
Visit National Bowhunter Education Foundation website (opens in a new tab)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible bowhunting through standardized safety and ethical education. The foundation administers the International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) in cooperation with state and provincial hunter agencies across North America.
Visit Bowfishing Association of America website (opens in a new tab)
The only true national bowfishing organization in the country, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and providing education on the sport of bowfishing. Founded in 1989 to manage tournaments, the group has evolved to protect the rights of bow fishermen and support ecological management nationwide.
Visit Oklahoma Monarch Society website (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit focused on protecting monarch butterflies and native pollinator habitats through community action, regional planning, and the Okies for Monarchs educational campaign. The organization supports habitat restoration via a wildlife habitat grant program and funds its initiatives through the sale of specialized Oklahoma monarch license plates.