Applying for Elk and Deer Hunts

The elk and deer hunts on the Refuge are a cooperative effort between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). Participating hunters are randomly selected from applications received at the ODWC web site.

Application deadlines are generally in early May for that year's hunt. Applications are available online at the ODWC web site.

To apply, visit the application web site. Closely follow the directions, as any discrepancy will disqualify you. Names go into a drawing and the lucky few are chosen. Usually, several thousand applicants (approximately 30,000 for the elk hunt alone) vie for very few slots, so the competition is tough. Non-residents of Oklahoma will have to purchase a state hunting license prior to filing an application.