Hunting

The Oklahoma Youth Hunting Program (OYHP) is a nonprofit organization of sportsmen and sportswomen dedicated to introducing 12 to 17-year-old non-hunters to the sport of whitetail deer hunting and Oklahoma’s outdoors.

In October, the organization is celebrating 500 adventures in honor of its 500th hunter and to motivate the next 500. While this year’s program is full, you can still get involved as OYHP is a 501(c)3 and donations are tax-deductible.

With only volunteers, every dollar donated will go directly towards accomplishing its goal of inspiring the next generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

– Dustin Mascorro, Jones PR

When does summer end and fall begin? For several thousand Oklahomans, September 1 is considered the actual start of fall since it marks the opening day of the first major fall hunting season: dove.

This swift and elusive bird has brought sportsmen and their shotguns to the edge of wheat, sunflower, corn and harvested sorghum fields for generations. Bacon-wrapped dove breasts with jalapeño slices, cooked on the grill, is a tasty tradition for many Sooner state hunters.

For rules and information on how, when and where to hunt, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is an excellent resource.

– Nels Rodefeld, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation