Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers
Events
Welcome to the heart of outdoor adventure at Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers! As avid enthusiasts of the great outdoors, we are thrilled to invite you to dive into a world of exploration, education, and camaraderie through our diverse array of events. Whether you are a novice eager to learn the ropes of hunting or fishing, or a seasoned veteran seeking to connect with fellow enthusiasts, our workshops offer invaluable insights and hands-on experiences tailored to every skill level. Join us every Monday for our engaging Facebook Live series, ‘Ask an Okie,’ where you can interact with seasoned experts, share tips, and expand your knowledge. And mark your calendars for the highlight of our calendar, the Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference & Expo, where passionate hunters from across the region offer workshops and gather to celebrate their shared love for the hunt. Get ready to immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences and forge lasting connections within Oklahoma’s vibrant outdoor community. Your next adventure awaits!
OHA Mentored Doe Hunt
December 20, 21 & 22 – Tatanka Ranch – Stroud, OK
Applications are NOW OPEN for a mentored rifle deer hunt; only mature antlerless whitetail deer may be harvested (limit 2 per hunter). All hunters will be partnered with an experienced mentor. All hunts will be from a ground blind overlooking a feeder.
- Application Fee: $25
- Applications Close on November 15th
- Successful applicants will be notified on or before Dec. 1st
- Cost of the hunt: $250+Tax
- Includes Two nights lodging at the Tatanka Ranch and meals (nonrefundable)
- Dates of Hunt: December 20, 21 and 22
- Location of Hunt: Tatanka Ranch, Stroud, OK
- Hunt will be limited to 5 hunters.
- Harvest limit – Two antlerless deer per hunter (no guarantee of harvest)
All applications will be considered and reviewed by the OHA Mentored Hunt Committee. The OHA will make the final selection and notify the selected hunters by phone and email. Selected hunters must pay the required lodging and meals fee within 10 days of the email notification. Failure to pay the required fees will be cause for forfeiture of the hunt.
Guests: Kids, Spouses or significant others are welcome to accompany the hunter during the safety briefings, at the range, deer camp and to share lodging. However, guests are not allowed to accompany the hunter during the hunt. All safety briefings are led by subject matter experts and mentors are experienced hunters.
Application criteria.
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
- All applicants will pay a onetime, non-refundable application fee to the OHA of $25
- Must complete an application
- Must NOT have harvested a whitetail deer in the past 5 years.
- Must Possess a valid Oklahoma Deer Hunting License before the start of the hunt
- Must NOT have a felony conviction
Selection Process
Selected hunters will be required to:
- Pay $250 + tax for 2 nights lodging at the ranch includes meals. Guess are welcome to stay in the cabin with hunter.
- Provide ODWC approved orange vest and head cover
- Provide appropriate attire for the hunt
- Possess a valid Oklahoma Deer Hunting License
- Possess a valid Hunter Education Certification or be exempt
- Provide a chair for the ground blind.
- Provide an ice chest with a capacity to hold one or two quartered deer.
- All federal, state, and local laws must be followed
- No alcohol will be allowed on the premises.
Firearms
Selected Hunters can bring their own firearm or use a mentor’s firearm. Firearms must be .243 caliber or larger. .222, .223, 22/250 etc. are not allowed.
Tentative Hunt Schedule
Friday, December 20th
- 11:00 Hunters will arrive at the Tatanka Ranch
- 11:00 am to 12:00 noon room assignments and settle in
- 12:00 to 12:30 Lunch will be served
- 12:30 to 5:00 pm Deer Hunting 101
- 5:30 to 7:00 pm Dinner and old fashion Deer Camp
Saturday, December 21st
- 8:00 am Breakfast
- 9:00 am Deer Hunting 101 & Safety Briefing and Range Time
- 11:00 am Lunch
- 1:30 pm hunters depart for deer hunt with mentor
- 5:00 pm Field dress and quarter deer observation and hands on
- 6:30 pm Dinner and old fashion deer Camp
Sunday, December 22nd
- 5:45 am Breakfast
- 6:30 am Hunters depart for hunt with mentor
- 11:00 am Hunters return, field dress and quarter deer observation and hands on
- 12:00 noon hunters depart ranch
2024 OHA Deer Hunting Conference and Expo
The 2024 OHA Deer Hunting Conference is in the books and what an event it was. Starting on Friday night with a Gun Bash and Meet & Greet the moving into the 6th Annual Deer Hunting Conference and Expo on Saturday, it truly was a fun filled weekend.
It is hard to believe what started out as an idea seven years ago has evolved from the first Deer Hunting 101 workshop with 25 in attendance to the Deer Conference we know today. This evolution would not be possible without the efforts of so many people along the way. What has not changed is the focus on the overriding desire towards the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters.
The 2024 Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference was geared, with its twenty-five-breakout session covering nineteen topics, to meet the needs and desires of those attending. We sincerely hope we hit the mark.
Thank you to all the speakers, vendors, sponsors, and attendees for attending the conference and for supporting the OHA. You have put your confidence in OHA leadership and we will strive to achieve even more in years ahead. As we close out this year’s event, we are already looking forward to next year.
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