Where To Hunt
Attention - New rules apply to non-residents:
- Public Area Check-In: Non-residents must check in and out when accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas. There is no additional cost or limit on the number of check-ins.
- Deer Licenses: A 2 day waiting period applies to nonresident deer licenses purchased after the deer season has started. Licenses must be purchased at least 48 hours before hunting.
Visiting and Using ODWC-Managed Lands
ODWC manages and operates numerous areas across the state for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation purposes.The primary objective on all lands owned or managed by the Department is the sound management and use of fish and wildlife resources resident thereon.
Public use of Department-managed lands is permitted according to the following priorities:
- Hunting, fishing, trapping, and running dogs for sport and associated activities.
- Other wildlife-oriented activities (nature observation or photography, and conservation education).
- Non-wildlife-related activities, when such activities do not conflict with the wildlife management objective (picnicking, hiking, backpacking, short-term camping, horseback riding).
- Large group activities (military training, organized trail rides).
Be sure to review additional Department-Managed Area Rules in the regulations.
You can also check out some of the Department Lakes managed by the ODWC. Below are some resources to find additional places to go outdoors.
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