As you start planning your dove hunts, scouting for deer season or getting ready to chase quail this fall, don’t forget about OLAP!
The Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) is a great option for finding places to hunt across Oklahoma. With properties spread throughout the state and a variety of habitats, OLAP can help you find a new spot to explore when your usual hunting places aren’t an option.
What Can You Hunt on OLAP?
A lot! OLAP provides opportunities to pursue a variety of species throughout the year. Depending on the property and season, you may be able to hunt:
Dove
Deer
Quail and other upland game
Waterfowl
Small game
Some OLAP properties also offer fishing opportunities.
Where To Go
Found an OLAP property you want to try? Let the map be your guide!
Click on a property in the OLAP Map Directory to see its boundaries, access type, available species, access dates, parking areas, habitat, and any special restrictions.
Not every OLAP property allows the same activities. Check the property details before you go. Look for the species you're interested in, then check the current hunting regulations for season dates, bag limits, and legal methods of take.
Once you arrive, look for OLAP signs, stay within the posted boundaries, and follow all property-specific rules.
The simple rule: Check the map. Check the regulations. Then go hunting!
Don’t Forget Your Permit
A Land Access Permit is required to access OLAP properties. You’ll also need the appropriate hunting and/or fishing license unless you are exempt.
You can purchase your Land Access Permit through GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com by searching for “Land Access Permit” under Licensing.
The money from these permits helps provide the match needed for federal funding that supports the OLAP program.
The Goal of OLAP Is Simple: Increase Access
OLAP properties aren’t owned by the Wildlife Department. ODWC leases them annually to provide additional opportunities for everyone to get outdoors. OLAP is another tool to have in your outdoor toolbox.
Before you head out this fall, check the OLAP map and see what’s near you. You might just find your next favorite hunting spot.
Learn More:
More information on OLAP: Oklahoma Land Access Program | ODWC
GoOutdoors Oklahoma: GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com
Hunter education information:Hunter Education: A Key Step to Hunting in Oklahoma |
If you're a landowner interested in providing more outdoor opportunities while earning compensation for your property, consider enrolling in OLAP.
You don't have to figure it out on your own. An OLAP biologist or technician will work with you to evaluate your property, determine whether it meets program requirements and help you through the application process. Questions? Contact Joshua Luft: (405) 535-7382; joshua.luft@odwc.ok.gov