Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

OLAP Update 09/26/2021

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation sent this bulletin at 09/26/2021 01:50 PM CDT

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September 26, 2021

October 1 Archery Season Opener

Photo: Jena Donnell, ODWC

General Reminders:

Walk-in access only, no vehicular conveyance. Electric bicycles, aka e-bikes, are prohibited on OLAP Walk-in Areas.
Park at icons marked on the map. If no icon is marked on the map, parking is at the hunter's discretion along the roadside. Do not obstruct traffic in the road.
Failure to abide by OLAP regulations can result in hunters being denied access with cause by the landowner, ODWC staff, and/or law enforcement.
Hunters are expected to consult the ODWC 2021-2022 Hunting Regulations before entering walk-in areas. Click here for link to PDF hunting regulations.

OLAP Deer Archery Reminders:

Archery only for deer harvest on Archery/Shotgun Only Walk-in Areas. Shotgun slugs and shot larger than T-shot are prohibited.
Baiting is prohibited.

OLAP Pronghorn Reminders:

Archery pronghorn hunters are not required to obtain written landowner permission on OLAP walk-in areas. Written landowner permission is required on private lands not enrolled in the OLAP.
Season: Oct. 1 - 14
Open areas: Cimarron Co. and that portion of Texas County west of State Highway 136.

New Walk-in Hunting Areas: Archery/Shotgun Only

Noble_H010: Archery/Shotgun Only

160 ac of agriculture with wooded creek.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Kay_H023: Archery/Shotgun Only

160 ac of alfalfa hay field with tallgrass field edges.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Kay_H025: Archery/Shotgun Only

160 ac of agriculture with eastern wooded edge and wooded drainage through interior.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Cimarron_H060: Archery/Shotgun Only

1,920 ac of CRP grassland.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Cimarron_H061: Archery/Shotgun Only

320 ac of CRP grassland.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Cimarron_H062: Archery/Shotgun Only

160 ac of CRP grassland.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Cimarron_H063: Archery/Shotgun Only

640 ac of CRP grassland.

Link to map zoomed to walk-in hunting area.

Map Tips

Remember to click on walk-in areas to bring up more information, including access types, dates, habitat information, specific comments/instructions, and photos. This function is available when accessing maps on a computer or via the mobile app (Explorer for ArcGIS).

Reminder: Review the maps before entering the walk-in area. Get a good feel for the property boundaries, topography, changes in land use (farming or ranching), etc.

Boundaries may consist of a change from grassland to agriculture, a mowed strip (example pictured), etc. Some walk-in areas may not have fences for OLAP boundary signs, and it's the responsibility of hunters to know their location and the walk-in area's boundaries.

All McCurtain County walk-in areas have been removed.

No temporary closings.

Use the free ArcGIS Explorer App to bring the OLAP Walk-in Areas to your mobile device (data signal required). Once the app is installed on your device, search the Maps for "OLAP" and select the ODWC OLAP Web Map".

Click below to download the ArcGIS Explorer App on your Apple or Android mobile device.

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Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, The Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) provides financial incentives to landowners who allow public access for hunting, fishing, stream access, and wildlife viewing opportunities on private lands. No additional permit is required by sportspersons to access OLAP walk-in areas, however hunting and fishing licenses are required, respectively, unless a person is exempt.

Consult regulations before entering OLAP Walk-in Areas. Visit the OLAP webpage to learn more.