Father’s Day is just around the corner, making June the perfect time to honor and appreciate your dad, uncle, grandfather, or any special father figure in your life. Here are our six favorite outdoor ideas to celebrate Father’s Day!
1/6: Take Him Fishing
Fishing is a great way to unwind and spend quality time together. This Father’s Day, take your dad fishing and give him the chance to relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the water. Whether you’re going after sunfish, bass, or catfish, the joy of sharing the experience is what makes it memorable. Surprise him with a new fishing rod and make sure he’s set with a fishing license. Look into nearby fishing spots such as Close to Home Fishing areas that have walking paths, and easy access, or if he’s more adventurous, take a look through our “Where to Fish” webpage for more options. Fishing is a simple, meaningful way to celebrate the day outdoors..
Fishing is a simple, meaningful way to celebrate the day outdoors.
2/6: Get him Geared Up!
Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with gear from the Go Outdoors Oklahoma Shop. From rugged outdoor hats to Yukon tumblers perfect for keeping drinks cool or hot all day, you’ll find great gift options for any dad who loves the outdoors. While you're there, grab a Habitat Donor window decal to show your support for Oklahoma wildlife and pick up some Outdoor Oklahoma Adventure Raffle tickets for the chance to win incredible outdoor prizes. It’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Dad and give back to conservation at the same time.
3/6: Visit an ODWC Shooting Range
This year, skip the socks and grilling gadgets; instead, give Dad an experience he won’t forget. Whether he’s a lifelong firearm enthusiast or curious to try something new, a day at the shooting range is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate Father’s Day with a little extra bang.
The Wildlife Department has been investing heavily in public shooting access at Wildlife Management Areas across the state, seeing as recreational shooters are one of the top supporters of Wildlife Conservation through their purchase of firearms and ammunition. The federal government collects excise taxes from manufacturers of these products, which then must be distributed back to the states for conservation funding.
Click below to find ODWC shooting ranges near you and check license requirements.
Make this Father’s Day a blast, literally.
4/6: Squirrel Hunt Together
Give Dad a morning in the woods, tracking squirrels through beautiful Oklahoma. Squirrel hunting is a classic, low-pressure way to spend quality time together.
Squirrel season in Oklahoma offers the perfect chance to get outside, enjoy the peace and challenge of the hunt, and maybe even bring home dinner.
Ready to plan your Father’s Day hunt? Click below to check squirrel season dates, licensing info, and find great public hunting areas across Oklahoma.
You'll even find our Small Game Guide designed to get you hunting no matter the time of year.
Let this Father’s Day be more than just another Sunday- make it an adventure.
5/6: Take a Hike
Oklahoma offers hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails through forests, prairies, and mountains- perfect for a Father’s Day outing that’s active but peaceful. Locations like:
- McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area
- Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
- Robbers Cave State Park
...offer great trails and the chance to spot wildlife like deer, turkeys, or even bison in some areas.
This Father's Day spend the day hiking and bring binoculars to make it a memorable wildlife-spotting day outdoors with Dad.
6/6: Bring the Outdoors to Him
Want to celebrate Father’s Day without lacing up the hiking boots? Give Dad the best of both worlds: comfort and the outdoors. Start his day with a homemade breakfast, then let him relax while tuning into Outdoor Oklahoma.
For 50 years, Outdoor Oklahoma has been showcasing the state’s incredible wildlife, scenic landscapes, hunting and fishing adventures, and conservation efforts. It’s a beloved tradition that generations of Oklahomans have grown up watching- and it’s still going strong today.
Whether he's passionate about the outdoors or just loves a good story, the show is a great way for Dad to explore Oklahoma’s natural beauty from the comfort of his favorite chair.
Make him a hot cup of coffee and have a conversation about planning your next adventure together. This Father’s Day, let the wild come to him.
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