You and your family are invited to learn about public land hunting while also sharpening your wing-shooting skills at a free event hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Join us at Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon to learn wing-shooting techniques at the WMA’s newly built shooting range, hear about how to hunt Oklahoma's public land, and get the inside scoop on hunting Packsaddle WMA. Following the event, participants will be given a tour of the area.
Registration for the event is limited to 60 people. Lunch will be provided by the nonprofit group, Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers (OHA). The OHA’s mission is to serve Oklahoma’s sportsmen and women by enhancing Oklahoma’s wildlife and fishery resources, our hunting and fishing heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value our states fish and wildlife resources.
We encourage you to stay and camp at any of the six designated primitive camping areas. With dove season being open, it will be a good opportunity to put your new wing-shooting skills to use.
About Packsaddle WMA
Packsaddle WMA covers nearly 20,000 acres and is located in Ellis County. Six designated primitive camping areas are located in the area. Both lodging and restaurants are available in Arnett and Cheyenne.
FAQs
- What licenses are required for this event?
Anyone 16 and older who accesses the WMA must possess a valid hunting license, fishing license, or conservation passport, unless exempt.
Anyone 16 and older who are dove hunting must possess a hunting license and HIP permit unless exempt.
- Who can participate?
The WMA is open to the public and sign-up is not required to camp or hunt.
For those interested in Saturday’s special event, sign-up is required and limited to 60 people. Each person in a family or group must sign up individually.
- Can my child participate in the wing-shooting training?
Anyone participating in the wing-shooting training must be at least 57 inches tall and able to hold a shotgun without assistance.
- What is primitive camping?
There is no running water, electricity or restrooms at any of the designated camping areas.
- What other lodging is available?
Both lodging and restaurants are available in Arnett and Cheyenne.
- Is the WMA closed for this event?
The WMA is open to the public, however, the shotgun portion of the shooting range will be closed Saturday morning for the special event.
- Who do I contact for more information?
Marcus Thibodeau 580-515-2030