Oklahoma Hunting

Oklahoma

Rio Grande wild turkeys, Western prairie whitetails, and extensive OLAP walk-in public access reserves.

Oklahoma Regulatory Agency

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) manages fish and wildlife resources across Oklahoma's cross-timbers, prairie plains, and Ouachita mountains.

Oklahoma offers diverse hunting for whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, Rio Grande wild turkey, and Central Flyway waterfowl.

policyMission

To manage and protect fish and wildlife, along with their habitats, while also growing the community of hunters and anglers.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses and controlled hunt permits
  • Manages 1.6 million acres of public Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
  • Establishes annual deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game hunting seasons
  • Executes habitat management, quail restoration, and biological surveys
  • Enforces state wildlife laws through Game Wardens

starCore Values

  • Heritage: Preserving Oklahoma's outdoor sportspeople heritage.
  • Public Access: Maximizing WMA access for public recreation.
  • Stewardship: Managing wildlife resources using sound science.