Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures

Join Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation researchers on an adventure of a lifetime and help with black bear research. As the designated bear cub holder, you're responsible for keeping the cubs warm while biologists collect and record data as part of ongoing bear research.

Guide Info

Yes, by OSU and ODWC staff.

Location

Southeast Oklahoma, group will leave Hochatown at daylight.

Participants

Up to 5 people.

Date Valid

Date to be determined in March 2023.

Lodging

No.

Transportation

Yes, from carpool location.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

Anglers have a chance to catch a World Record paddlefish with two-time world record guide Jeremiah Mefford and "Reel Good Time Guide Service." After snagging a 151-pound, 14.4-ounce giant while being guided by Jeremiah Mefford, Angler Cory James Watters holds the current rod-and-reel World Record title. Watters’ paddlefish is just the latest in a string of actual or would-be record-setting paddlefish snagged at Keystone in 2020.

On June 28, James Lukehart of Edmond snagged a world-record-setting 146.7-pound paddlefish, also while fishing with Mefford.

On May 23, Mefford himself hauled in a 143-pound paddlefish at Keystone, setting a new state record but missing the then-world record by just a pound.

On Feb. 14, Justin Hamlin of Kellyville boated a paddlefish that unofficially weighed 157 pounds, but the fish had to be immediately released because it was catch and release day.

All fish caught were release live after official weighing.

Guide Info

Yes, by two-time world record guide Jeremiah Mefford and "Reel Good Time Guide Service".

Location

Keystone Lake, Oklahoma.

Participants

Up to three adults.

Date Valid

Within one year of selection. Some restrictions may apply due to warm water temps in summer.

Lodging

Lodging is not provided.

Transportation

Yes.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

This special cow elk hunt on one of southwest Oklahoma’s most historic and beautiful ranches, owned by John and Cindy Zelbst.  The adventure also includes two nights of lodging.

Guide Info

Yes. Hunter may also shoot any hogs they see.

Location

U2 Ranch, Meers, OK

Participants

One hunter. The hunter may be accompanied by a nonhunting family member or friend.

Date Valid

Hunter and Ranch will select two hunting days during the month-long cow elk hunt in January 2023.

Lodging

Includes two nights lodging.

Transportation

Yes.

*Additional info: All persons are eligible for this hunt including residents and non-residents as well as hunters who have previously drawn out for the public elk controlled hunts. Hunter will be responsible for processing their own animal.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

Spend up to two days turkey hunting on 4,000 acres of private property in Harmon County with professional guides from HiRoost Outfitters.

Guide Info

Yes, through HiRoost Outfitters

Location

Hollis, OK. 

Participants

One hunter and they may bring one nonhunting companion. Hunters have an opportunity to harvest one tom.

Date Valid

Spring 2023 (exact dates to be selected between outfitter and hunter).

Lodging

Up to three nights lodging provided and meals, through HiRoost Outfitters.  Hunter will come in the night before the hunt and stay until they harvest a bird.

Transportation

Yes.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

Hunting on a prime 1,700-acre ranch next to the Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is sure to make lifelong memories. Situated in one of Oklahoma’s hottest deer hunting locations, the ranch fronts the Salt Fork River on one side and backs up into the sandhill country on the other. The winning ticket holder will be guided by Commissioner Chad Dillingham and ODWC Assistant Director Wade Free on this premier Oklahoma whitetail deer hunt. This adventure includes one-night lodging at the ranch. Arrive the afternoon of Friday, October 14, 2022, for a steak dinner and orientation. The hunter has the potential to harvest one mature whitetail buck and one antlerless doe. Enjoy lunch at the ranch following the morning hunt and if necessary, there will be an evening hunt, with the hunters departing after the evening hunt. Commissioner Dillingham and Assistant Director Free will be happy to assist with the field dressing, check-in, and loading of the game harvested. Enclosed deer blinds on the property will be provided, as well as transportation to and from the blinds.

The winning ticket holder will be required to have all appropriate licensing in order to enjoy this hunt

Guide Info

Yes.

Location

Wind Canyon Ranch, Nash, OK

Participants

One youth hunter accompanied by a parent/mentor/guardian who will assist the youth.

Date Valid

Dates are valid during the 2022 youth deer gun season. The winner can arrive on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, and hunt Saturday, Oct 15, 2022.

Lodging

Yes, on-site lodging for one night is included.

Transportation

Yes, all on site transportation included.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

The lifetime license is exactly what it sounds like – a good-for-life hunting and fishing license that sets up hunters and anglers to enjoy nearly all of Oklahoma’s hunting and fishing opportunities hassle-free.

Participants

One winner, who may keep the license or donate to someone else. The recipient must be an Oklahoma resident who is eligible to receive an Oklahoma lifetime combination license.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022

Win a matted and framed set of Oklahoma duck stamps from the Oklahoma Duck Stamp Program. The program, which began in 1980, features portraits of the state’s diverse waterfowl species by the nation’s best artists. This set features 40 stamps, one from 1982 to 2022 for each year.

Deadline to apply Aug 15, 2022