Oklahoma has more than a million acres of public land available to hunting, and much of that is managed specifically for wildlife conservation. For the seasoned or prospective hunter, that not only means access to the outdoors, but also more opportunity for success at finding the game you want to target. So, how do you go about finding your next public hunting destination?

Where to Hunt

First check out our “Where to Hunt” section of our website. You’ll find a list of Oklahoma’s Wildlife Management Areas and the species you can hunt. There’s also area-specific details and interactive maps.

Public use of Depar tment-managed lands is permitted according to the following priorities:

1. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and running dogs for sport and associated activities.

2. Other wildlife-oriented activities (nature observation or photography, and conservation education).

3. Non-wildlife-related activities, when such activities do not conflict with the wildlife management objective (picnicking, hiking, backpacking, short-term camping, horseback riding).

4. Large group activities (military training, organized trail rides).

Be sure to review additional Department-Managed Area Rules in the regulations.

You can also check out some of the Department Lakes managed by the ODWC. Below are some resources to find additional places to go outdoors.