Oklahoma Bow Hunting: OTC Deer Tags & WMAs
📅 2026 Season & License Info
Archery Season Open
October 1
Archery Season Close
January 15
Min Draw Weight
40 lbs
Resident License
$25/yr
Non-Resident License
$225/yr
Top Species
Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Elk, Antelope
📍 Top Public Hunting Spots
Ouachita National Forest (OK portion)
Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Bear
Southeast Oklahoma. River bottoms and mountain ridges. Quality deer genetics along Arkansas border.
Three Rivers WMA
Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Hog
Se Oklahoma. Heavily timbered with creek drainages. Known for consistent quality deer harvest.
Honobia Creek WMA
Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Bear
Pushmataha County. Remote and lightly pressured. Some of Oklahoma's best public deer hunting.
⚖️ Oklahoma Archery Regulations
- •Minimum draw weight: 40 lbs
- •OTC archery deer tags — no draw required
- •Sunday hunting allowed
- •Oklahoma has a small elk herd in the Panhandle — limited draw tags
💡 Expert Tips for Oklahoma
- →Oklahoma's OTC archery deer tags and quality public land make it an underrated destination
- →Southeast Oklahoma river bottoms consistently produce 150+ class bucks on public land
- →The rut in southeast Oklahoma peaks around November 1–10 — earlier than the northern part of the state
- →Feral hog hunting is available year-round on most public land — excellent practice
🏛️ Official Wildlife Agency & Sources
Hunting seasons, tag quotas, and bag limits are established by state wildlife agencies and change annually. For official regulations, proclamations, and license purchases, consult:
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)
Official State Wildlife Agency
Status: 2026 Season Guide