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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation offers a unique, family-focused opportunity through its Special Family Hunts, and applications are now open! These unguided hunts provide a dedicated time and space on specified WMAs each year for families to sharpen their skills and grow their confidence as hunters. The WMAs are closed so families can hunt and navigate public lands without the pressure of crowds or competition.
Whether you’re passing down traditions or starting your own, these specialized hunts provide a quiet, focused setting to build skills, put meat in the freezer or simply enjoy nature alongside the people who matter most.
Locations and Dates
Okmulgee GMA
Date: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026
Maximum hunters: 35
Bag limit: 2 deer (only 1 antlered)
Method: Gun
Cross Timbers WMA
Mandatory Meeting: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2026 (more details will be provided to if drawn).
Date: Dec. 5-6, 2026
Maximum hunters: 40
Bag limit: 2 deer (only 1 antlered)
Method: Gun
How to Apply
The application is free and available through June 26, 2026. Applications must consist of one to two adults 18 and older, plus one to three children aged 10-17. Each applicant must have a valid hunting license to apply.
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