Who We Are

The Oklahoma Wildlife Federation is an autonomous statewide organization working within Oklahoma for wildlife and habitat conservation. OWF is the official state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, supporting its mission and goals where they affect Oklahoma, and tying it to the largest conservation organization in the world. The OWF emphasizes public awareness of wildlife conservation and education, and encourages sound scientific wildlife and natural resource management, which provide the maximum opportunity for quality fishing, hunting, hiking, outdoor recreation, and nature appreciation. The OWF, together, with the people of Oklahoma that have supported it, has accomplished many extraordinary things. Our achievements are truly great, and something we can be proud of today; there to remind our people, our agencies, and our political leaders of their great importance. The OWF has always been the catalyst to make great things happen for conservation and outdoor enthusiasts here in Oklahoma.

OWF Conservation Pledge: I give my pledge as an American To save, conserve, use with care, and faithfully defend from waste The natural resources of Oklahoma and my country... Its forests and prairies, soils and minerals, Its water and air, and its fish and wildlife

History The Oklahoma Wildlife Federation is the state's oldest conservation organization. It was established in 1951 as the Oklahoma Outdoor Council, and renamed the Oklahoma Wildlife Federation in 1963. The group was formed when diverse interests came together and with great foresight focused on common goals-the preservation of quality outdoor experiences for everyone and conservation of Oklahoma's wildlife and habitat. This was at a time when natural resources were viewed as something to be exploited, not conserved. Since its incorporation in the 1950s, the OWF has served as a state-wide, non-profit, non-partisan association of individuals concerned with outdoor recreation, conservation, and environment. For more than 50 years, the citizens of Oklahoma have recognized the need for a concerted effort to preserve our irreplaceable natural resources.