2026 OHA Oklahoma Deer Conference

05/21/2026

HuntStand just sent a one year HuntStand Pro subscription for the first 300 Deer Conference attendees through the door.

This is a $34.99 value.

Must be redeemed by 12/31/2026 and is valid for new subscribers.

Regerstrtaion for the Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference opens June 1.

05/21/2026

Breaking News - Deer Conference Registration Opens June 1, 2026

05/12/2026

The OHA is pleased to welcome Wilderness Athlete to the ever-growing list of brands that are partnering with the 8th Annual Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers Deer Hunting Conference.

https://wildernessathlete.com/ to learn more about Wilderness Athletes offerings to improve your performance in the field.

05/06/2026

The OHA is pleased to announce that Work Sharp is again providing product for the 2026 OHA Oklahoma Deer Conference and will be sending the powered Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk2, as well as our manual Guided Field Sharpener. If you'd like more information about Work Sharp Tools, or accessories, make sure to visit them online at

Work Sharp makes electric and manual knife sharpeners, belt sharpeners, and guided systems, and knives durable enough for everyday use.

05/05/2026

The OHA is pleased to announce Vortex Optics has again partnered with the 2026 OHA Deer Hunting Conference and Expo. This is the conference's 8th year and Vortex Optics has been a great partner each and every year.

Vortex Optics

From tagging your first buck, to hitting the range with friends, to using the right optic to get closer to nature, our team thrives on your success.

04/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that Zone Protects insect repellents has provided product to be given away at the 2026 OHA Deer Conference. Zone Protects uses Picaridin as our active ingredient.

All Zone Protect's Picaridin insect repellents are EPA-registered, CDC-endorsed, and recommended by the World Health Organization as a safe and effective DEET replacement. Zone Protects insect repellents offer 12-hour proven protection with lightly scented or completely unscented products.

Zone Protects products are manufactured in Alabama, USA, and exceed industry standards for quality and innovation.

Zone Protects...Protecting What Matters Most

Picaridin insect repellents, permethrin insecticides, all-natural animal repellents, pet protection and training, hunting and home care products.

04/06/2026

Please go to https://oklahomahuntersandanglers.org/2025-oha-odwc-deer-conference-expo/ to learn more about this year's deer conference.

About the 2026 Deer Conference The 8th Annual OHA/ODWC Deer Hunting Conference and Expo will be August 15, 2026. The 2026 conference will be back at the Metro Tech Springlake Campus located at 1900 Springlake Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73111. The daylong conference brings together over 20 deer hunting....

06/22/2025

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release – June 22, 2025

7th Annual Deer Hunting Conference & Expo
Oklahoma City, OK.—

Anyone interested in learning about deer hunting is invited to attend the 7th annual Deer Hunting Conference and Expo. Hosted by the Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers (OHA), and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). The event offers deer hunting tactics and strategies from expert instructors.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16th, at the Metro Tech Springlake conference center in Oklahoma City. The all-day event features over 20 breakout sessions for attendees to learn deer hunting tactics and strategies taught by subject matter experts throughout the day. Visit with hunting-related vendors throughout the day.

Registration is only $50 for individuals, couples $75, and youth $25. Lunch will be provided and includes an all-star lineup of speakers. Lastly, the closing session will include a recap of the day, door prizes, and giveaways from partners and sponsors.
Pre-registration is advised; space is limited. For more information or to register for the Deer Conference, go to https://oklahomahuntersandanglers.org/events/ or contact Rick Nolan via email [email protected] or phone 405-410-1379. The OHA is a 501c3 conservation nonprofit.

Some of the breakout sessions taught by ODWC staff and hunting industry experts include:
• Ladies Only Session
• Deer Biology 101 & 102
• Deer Hunting Q&A
• Deer Hunting Regulations and Safety Q & A with an ODWC Game Warden
• Field Care of Meat, how to cape a deer, etc.
• Field to Fork
• Finding a place to hunt, public, urban, and private leases, etc.
• Habitat Improvement
• Introduction to Bow Hunting as well as Intermediate Bow Hunting Tactics
• Tree Saddle Hunting
• How to kill a buck on a budget
• Scouting and Stand Placement 101
• Self-Videoing your hunts
• Shot Placement
• Thinking like a deer
• Tracking after the shot
• Using Trail Camera

06/22/2025

The OHA is pleased to announce and welcome Bar T Equipment Service, Inc., out of Goodyear, AZ, as an 8-Point partner to the 2025 Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference.

Bar T Equipment Service, Inc. offers MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding services for a variety of metal types, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Bar T specializes in providing welding services to several industries, including construction, automotive, manufacturing, and agriculture. They also offer mobile welding services for our clients who require on-site welding repairs or installations.

To request a confidential evaluation for heavy equipment welding, steel or metal fabrication, maintenance services, and more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bar T Equipment Service, Inc., PO Box 6254, Goodyear, AZ 85338 by phone (623) 377-8492. To learn more about Bar T, go to their website

Revolutionizing welding and fabrication technology for a better future.

05/31/2025