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Up Your Game ... Small Game
ODWC Offers A Small Game Guide You Can Put to Work Right Now
Explore creeks and pastures in new (or renewed) ways this fall by going small game hunting. Squirrels and rabbits might be the stuff of your earliest hunting memories, but the opportunity to hunt these small mammals is still plentiful. And plenty of sportsmen are still taking advantage. According to the Wildlife Department's 2023 Game Harvest Survey, over 16,000 hunters targeted fox squirrels last year, while over 17,000 hunted for the smaller gray squirrel. Nearly 10,000 hunters targeted cottontails, swamp rabbits, and jackrabbits.
With long seasons and widespread public access at Wildlife Management Areas or on lands available through the Oklahoma Land Access Program, you need only carve out the time to go. Check out our small game guide, and take part in the fun while the fall weather is just right for small game hunting.
 Opportunity Might be Closer than You Think
Hunting season is officially in full swing! And no matter where you live in the state, there are opportunities to get started or more involved with hunting. Updated legislation and technology paired with liberal seasons and bag limits make it simpler for hunters to do more with their licenses. And with more than a million acres of public access available, hunting is right at your fingertips. Log into your Go Outdoors Oklahoma profile to get your hunting license, and make the most of the opportunities that are there for the taking.
Virtual Deer Hunting Course Slated for Nov. 20
Join NWTF R3 Coordinator Kasie Harriet and Wildlife Department big game biologist Dallas Barber at noon on Nov. 20 as they discuss the basics of deer gun hunting in a virtual setting. Registration is required through your Go Outdoors Oklahoma online account. Two hours before the class starts, registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link to access the discussion.
Topics covered:
- Deer biology and behavior
- Hunting strategies
- Rifles and shot placement
- Where to hunt
- Regulations
Now is a great time to review the 2024-25 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations. It's the best way to understand what you need to know to hunt legally in Oklahoma. Grab a printed copy anywhere hunting licenses are sold, or view a pdf or flip book online. You can also view them regulations online via the Go Outdoors Oklahoma mobile app for iOS or Android.
 We Got Merch!
Looking for hats, mugs, books & magazines, gun cases, coolers and more to show your support for conservation and the Wildlife Department? Check out our Outdoor Store for cool options.
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