Western Oklahoma Hunting

[rswink]

My brother, my uncle, my wife and I are looking at hunting western Oklahoma this year. For those who hunt out there what advise do you have? We have always been hunting in the woods and small grass openings, longest shots usually under 300 yards, most are 100-150 yards. I hunted Colorado and Utah 25-30 years ago, so much technology has changed since then.

Going next weekend a few of us are heading out to look at what we have scouted online. Planning on taking cameras to snap long distance pics of what we find.

What supplies do you consider essential, other than the rifle and what all it needs.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

binoculars. snacks to share with everyone else that will be out there on opening weekend.

 

[Okie4570]

Archery or gun?

 

[rswink]

Gun, we are have plans to stay in wooded areas for archery.

 

[OkieJoe72]

Western Oklahoma is a fairly broad statement, but I don’t think that you’ll need anything else besides your basic gear. Western Oklahoma consists of small mountain ranges, flat farming land, mesas, and desert areas. It varies greatly from North to South. The only thing that I might suggest is some sort of snake protection. Of course, it depends on where exactly you will be hunting and the time of year. The Western Diamondback got it’s name for a reason.

 

[kirk1978]

I hunt out west, most of my shots are under 70 yards. Just my opinion, if your shooting long distance at a deer you set up in the wrong spot. For the 2 hunters here in Guymon...this doesn't apply.

 

[swampratt]

Insect repellent and use it.
Head net is good to keep buzzers from making you swat or move.
After that just basic hunting stuff.
And like was stated my @OkieJoe72 watch for snakes.
Especially at night.

 

[Biggsly]

Wear a steel helmet if you are hunting on public land.

 

[El Pablo]

Water, lots of water

 

[Preacherman]

Try and make friends with a local. He or she probably owns private land that isn't hunted much. Yes, I do.