The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s (ODWC) Stars & Stripes License Project pays for hunting and/or fishing licenses for Oklahoma residents who are eligible veterans and those holding Gold Star lapel buttons and Next of Kin Deceased Personnel lapel buttons.  

The number of licenses awarded each year depends on the total amount of donations received. Since 2016, nearly 1,500 veterans or select family members have benefited from this donor-funded program.

“We are grateful for this generous donation from the Foundation,” said Wade Free, Interim Director of ODWC. “Many people may not realize the Wildlife Department receives no state appropriated funds, so this donation helps us continue to show appreciation to our veterans while maintaining revenue that supports important wildlife conservation in the state.”

To apply for a license through the Stars and Stripes program, log into your Go Outdoors Oklahoma profile and select “Purchase Licenses,” then select the Stars & Stripes application from the catalog. 

If you’d like to make a donation or learn more about the Foundation, visit okwildlifefoundation.org.