OHA In The News - Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers

December 19 - 21 ~ OHA Mentored Doe Hunt

The 2025 2nd Annual Mentored Hunt at The Tatanka Ranch was another successful event for the OHA. An amazing weekend with a wonderful opportunity to mentor and foster a growing Hunting community. So thankful for The Tatanka Ranch for hosting and supporting our mission as well as the ODWC Game Wardens. Without OHA volunteers and their support this wouldn’t be possible. Special thanks go Game Warden Jacob Harriett for helping put this together alongside Jordan and Bryon Graves and Aaron Grill.

Thank you to all of our mentors, mentees and families, volunteers, and The Tatanka Ranch.

Oct 6, 2025 ~ ODWC Wildlife Commission Accepts Donation for Archery Range

Your Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers President Rick Nolan presented a $5,000 donation from the organization toward the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s new archery range at the Arcadia Conservation Education Area. With matching grants, the donation amounts to $50,000. Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers raised the funds through its popular Oklahoma Deer Hunting Expo, which broke an attendance record this summer.

Damon Springer, an ODWC senior communication and education specialist, said the archery complex is in the planning and engineering phase, which should be completed next spring.

“When we do get (the range) all set up and done, it’s going to be a state-of-the-art facility right here in the metro. … I know it’s going to be a very popular area and something we’re going to be proud of,” Springer said.

The OHA is committed to supporting the hunters and anglers of Oklahoma. This donation from the OHA is testament to OHAs promise that all funds raised in Oklahoma stay in Oklahoma.

August 5, 2025 ~ OKC News 9 Highlights the 2025 OHA Deer Conference

The 2025 Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference is set for Aug. 16 in Oklahoma City, offering educational sessions for hunters of all experience levels.

News 9 spoke with conference organizer Rick Nolan and presenter Chancey Holdsworth from Buck Ventures about the event’s goals, session topics, and growing interest among new and returning participants.

December 6, 2024 ~ ODWC Wildlife Commission Accepts Donation for Archery Range

The ODWC Wildlife Commission accepted a $1,000 donation from nonprofit Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers for the archery range planned for the Arcadia Conservation Education Area. The donation unlocks $9,000 in federal grant funds to be used during the archery range project.

The OHA is committed to supporting the hunters and anglers of Oklahoma. This donation from the OHA is testament to OHAs promise that all funds raised in Oklahoma stay in Oklahoma.

July 29, 2024 ~ Tulsa News 6 Highlights the OHA 2024 Deer Conference

The 2024 Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference is set for Aug. 17 in Oklahoma City, offering educational sessions for hunters of all experience levels.

News 6 spoke with conference organizer Rick Nolan and presenter Jeff Danker from Buck Ventures about the event’s goals, session topics, and growing interest among new and returning participants.