How To Apply For Controlled Hunts

Application Period:
April 1–May 20, 2026

A Step-By-Step Guide

The annual controlled hunts application period opens in April and runs until mid-May. The entire process occurs online at license.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com. There is a one-time application fee of $10 paid at the time you apply, regardless of how many hunt categories you apply in.

After applicants have reached the maximum number of hunt choices allowed in a category (up to 14 hunt choices across four categories for a $10 application fee), applicants will then be allowed to buy additional hunt choices at $3 per choice. There is no limit to how many extra hunt choices can be purchased, but applicants can only select a specific hunt once. Also, applicants will be able to add PointGuard insurance to each category, a safeguard against losing preference points in case the hunter cannot attend any of the hunts he wins.

How To Apply Where To Apply

Additional hunt info will be available when they are selected in the GoOutdoorsOklahoma system.

2026 Controlled Hunt Categories

Available hunts for the 2026–2027 season · Search or filter to find hunts you can apply for

2026 Oklahoma controlled hunt configurations. Click or press Enter on column headers to sort. Use search and filters above to narrow results.
	Hunt #	Category	Hunt Name	Hunt Type	Hunt Date(s)	Permits	Party	Ages

How to Apply

Before You Apply

STEP 1: All applicants (residents and non-residents) must possess or purchase a valid Oklahoma hunting license for the current calendar year of the drawing. Licenses are sold online at license.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com and are valid immediately.

STEP 2: Review the hunt options in the category list above. There are seven categories: elk, pronghorn, deer, youth deer, deer for the physically challenged, spring turkey, and youth spring turkey. Write down the hunt code for the hunt you want to apply for before you go online to start your application at GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com.

STEP 3: If applying as a group, gather information for each hunter:
A) Full name
B) Driver’s license (not required for youths)
C) Last four digits of Social Security number
D) Date of birth
E) Address (city, state, and ZIP code)
F) Phone number

For more information about applying as a group, see Controlled Hunts: What Do I Need To Know.

STEP 4: Log in or, if a new customer, create an account at license.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com. Click on “Controlled Hunts” and “Apply.” Fill out the application with the required information. Please double-check your personal information to make sure it is entered correctly so your application will not be disqualified.

STEP 5: Applications are submitted one category at a time; upon submitting one application and saving/printing the confirmation page, you will have the opportunity to choose to submit another application in a different category. Repeat the process to submit additional applications in as many categories as you desire. Be sure to complete and submit all of your applications in one session because you will lose information if you close the internet browser window.

STEP 6: A $10 application fee is required for each person on the application. If you apply for a group, you will pay the fee for each person in the group at one time. You will be required to enter your credit/debit card information. Only VISA, Discover, or MasterCard are accepted.

STEP 7: Submit your application and payment, then print/save your confirmation page so you have a record of the hunts you applied for. If you applied as a group, the confirmation will list all group members on the application. If you discover any discrepancies, contact the Wildlife Department immediately for assistance at (405) 521-3852.

STEP 8: Print/save your payment confirmation page. You can also print confirmation pages after you apply by clicking “Verify Controlled Hunts Applications.”

STEP 9: If you receive a notice that payment was not received, click on “Verify hunter information” to check accuracy, then return to payment information.

Where To Apply

Apply Online

Computer terminals also are available at most local libraries and the four ODWC installations listed below:

ODWC Headquarters
1801 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City
(405) 521-3851

Jenks Office
Oklahoma Aquarium
(918) 299-2334

Porter Office
North of Muskogee Turnpike on U.S. 69
(918) 683-1031

Lawton Office
West of Interstate 44 on State Highway 49
(Manning State Fish Hatchery)
(580) 529-2795

Please make sure you have the following information for ALL applicants so you can complete your application accurately.
- Social Security number and driver’s license number (DL not required for youths)
- Date of birth
- Hunting license number (if exempt, type "exempt" in hunting license number box)
- Name and address
To submit applications in multiple categories, complete the application process for one category. After printing your confirmation page for the first category, select the link to submit another application. You will be taken back to the first screen to select which category you want to apply in. As long as you submit all applications during the same session, you will not be prompted to re-enter your name, address, hunting license number, etc.; this information will be retained until you close the browser window.
After submitting your application, print your confirmation page so you have a record of the hunts you applied for. If you applied as a group, the confirmation will list all group members entered on that application. If you discover any discrepancies, contact ODWC immediately for assistance at (405) 521-3852.