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The best hunting has to offer can be found in the pursuit of small game. Photo by Smokey Solis/ODWC

Small Game Hunting: A Mainstream Hunting Opportunity You May Be Missing Out On

"In the small game woods, the most basic yet most important hunting skills are honed; skills like hunter safety, attention to detail, strategy, stealth, proper firearms handling and marksmanship. These are the building blocks of an effective, enjoyable hunting career that will pay dividends over time. And we're inviting hunters to (re)discover the benefits that small game hunting can bring to the outdoor experience."  - Excerpt from the Wildlife Department's "Small Game: A Guide for Hunters" blog on the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal

It’s January, and some may have already turned their attention from hunting as they start a new year. But make no mistake! Hunting for small game like squirrels and rabbits should not be an afterthought.

We’ve compiled a small game guide on our blog, the “Outdoor Oklahoma Journal” to help you learn a little more about squirrel and rabbit hunting.

Video: "Oklahoma Swamp Rabbit Hunt" on YouTube

Follow along with two friends as they take to the woods with their beagles to chase swamp rabbits in Oklahoma. While dogs bring a special element to rabbit hunting, they're not a requirement. Take it from us that dog or no dog, rabbit hunting is the right thing to be doing during those cold winter months! And since rabbit hunting is open through March 15, now is the time to make it happen!

ODWC Public Lands Map Filters by Species!

For small game hunting, you need a legal means of take such as a shotgun, a hunting license, and a place to go. We got you covered on the latter two. Get your hunting license through the Go Outdoors online license system, and use our interactive public lands map to find a spot near you. Below the map, you'll find a list of WMAs across the state that can be filtered by region and even by available hunting seasons!

The Outdoor Oklahoma Journal: A Blog to Help You Be a Hunter, Angler & Outdoor Enthusiast

If you've not checked out the Wildlife Department's blog, the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal, then you're not seeing articles and videos prepared just for you as a person who enjoys the outdoors in Oklahoma. We post dozens upon dozens of informative articles and videos on hunting, fishing, wildlife, and more. We recommend you check it out! For starters check out these:

New Items. New Colors. New Merch!

Looking for hats, mugs, books & magazines, gun cases, coolers, bags and more to show your support for conservation and the Wildlife Department? Check out our Outdoor Store for cool new options.

Original photo by Wade Free/ODWC

Discount for Oklahoma Hunters

The Wildlife Department has teamed up with onX Hunt to deliver you 30% off the onX Hunt App. The app offers digital mapping for all 50 states including detailed public and private boundaries, landowner names, hunting districts, curated layers, customizable map tools, and more. Oklahoma Hunters receive 30% off an annual onX Hunt Membership by using the link below. Plus, a portion of every purchase will be donated to support wildlife conservation in Oklahoma.