Springtime Opportunities Abound Right Now
You may be busy fishing, turkey hunting or searching for morels this spring, but don't overlook these opportunities!
Apply Now for Oklahoma Controlled Hunts
Individual, Group and Youth Hunting Opportunities
The Controlled Hunts application period is currently open. Hunters can enter drawings for a number of high-quality ODWC-sanctioned hunts for deer, elk, antelope and turkey! The deadline to apply is May 20.
New for 2025, hopeful hunters will be able to buy one extra Preference Point to add to their totals for each hunt category. This feature expands on the option added last year, as it was only available in the elk and pronghorn hunt categories. Another option is the ability to add more hunt choices above the standard number allowed in each category. These add-on choices cost $3 each, and there is no limit to the number of hunt choices added.
The application period will close May 20, 2025.
Learn More
Check out our recent blog post on the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal for more information and to learn how you might increase your odds of getting drawn, or see our Controlled Hunts webpage.
Apply Now
To apply now, log into your Go Outdoors Oklahoma profile and select the "Controlled Hunts" tile. Don't have an account? Then just follow the link to sign up.
New Raffles Available Now
The Wildlife Department recently announced its newest slate of Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffles, and tickets are available now! There are five raffles being offered, including a chance at a premier private land cow elk hunt in southwest Oklahoma (you're eligible even if you've been drawn for an elk hunt through the Oklahoma Controlled Hunts Program); a turkey hunt at Lively Ranch in Northwest Oklahoma; a guided striped bass fishing trip at Lake Texoma; a hog hunt at Deer Time Ranch near Carney; and a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license.
Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures tickets are $10 each, or $30 for a bundle of five tickets. Anyone can enter, whether or not you have a hunting or fishing license, and there is no limit to the number of tickets you can buy. All proceeds go directly to the Wildlife Department to fund conservation and public hunting and fishing opportunities. Read more about Outdoor Oklahoma Adventure Raffles here.
The last day to buy tickets is July 1. But why wait? Click below or go to GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com.
Manage Your Go Outdoors Oklahoma Profile Today
Now is a great time to review the 2025 hunting seasons and to renew your annual hunting and fishing license through the Go Outdoors Oklahoma online license system. Those interested in purchasing lifetime licenses can apply through their account as well (lifetime license and disabled veteran lifetime license applications require in-person residency verification and approval from ODWC Law Enforcement before being processed). You can also download the Go Outdoors Oklahoma mobile app to manage your account online, purchase and store licenses, and gain access to e-check and other resources for hunters and anglers.
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