Oklahoma Deer Hunting Culinary Camp - January 2027

Imagine heading home with a cooler full of fresh venison and the confidence to do it again on your own.

Whether you're a first-time hunter or someone looking to sharpen your skills, our Whitetail Hunting Skills Culinary Camp hosted on 3000 acres at Oklahoma Trophy Ranch is designed to teach you the complete journey from field to table.

Over the course of an immersive extended weekend, you'll learn every step of the process:

• Shoot with confidence.
• Field dress and butcher your own deer.
• Package meat for your freezer.
• Transform every cut into incredible meals.

This isn't a guided hunt. It's a hands-on educational experience that equips you with skills you'll use for the rest of your life.

Hosted at Oklahoma Trophy Ranch, you'll experience authentic Oklahoma whitetail deer hunting while enjoying comfortable lodging and outstanding meals prepared by our professional chefs.

Before stepping into the hunting blind, our experienced shooting instructors will ensure you're safe, comfortable, and confident behind the rifle. Then it's time to put those skills to work as you hunt whitetail does.

After the hunt, the learning continues. Our expert butcher will walk you through breaking down your deer into practical cuts, teaching proper meat care, packaging, and freezer storage so you can maximize every pound of venison.

Each evening, you'll join our chefs in the kitchen for hands-on cooking demonstrations featuring the day's harvest. You'll learn how to prepare different cuts using techniques you can recreate at home, giving you the knowledge to serve exceptional wild game to family and friends.

By the time camp ends, you'll leave with far more than packaged venison. You'll have a complete understanding of the field-to-table process, from shooting and hunting to butchering, cooking, and preserving meat. The skills you gain can be applied not only to whitetail deer but to many other wild game species you'll pursue in the future.

If you've ever dreamed of becoming a more capable, self-sufficient hunter, this is where that journey begins.

Duration

3 nights, 4 days — January 7–10, 2027

Day One: Arrival in the evening for check-in, camp social hour, overview brief, and shooting instruction.

Day Two: Hunting, butchering class, and cooking class.

Day Three: Hunting, butchering, conservation talks, and cooking class.

Day Four: Breakfast social, butchering, and check-out before noon.

Included in the Camp

• 3 nights lodging/4 days with all meals included
• A free copy of Harvesting Nature’s butchery book: Cooking by Cut
• Shooting instruction
• Hunting opportunities for 1 whitetailed doe
• Butchering and packaging instruction
• Vacuum-sealed venison to take home
• Cooking instruction for various cuts of venison

What to Bring for Your Hunt

• Hunter Safety Card or copy
• Oklahoma Hunting License (see below for more info)
• Hearing and eye protection
• Rifle, scope, and ammunition (rifles available to rent for a fee)
• Long pants and hunting boots or closed-toed shoes are required — dress appropriately for January weather
• Optional: Binoculars and range finder
• Cooler for hauling meat. Check TSA standards if you are planning to fly with your cooler.

Ammunition

We are a proud North American Non-Lead Partnership member and strongly support using non-lead ammunition. Information on non-lead ammunition alternatives will be available to participants.

What if members of my group are inexperienced hunters?

We love teaching hunters of all ages and skill levels. If this is your first time hunting, we would be more than happy to help you build the skills and confidence needed to create that unforgettable moment of harvesting your first animal.

What is the minimum age for hunters?

There is no minimum age for hunters. We require verification of a Hunter Safety Card for any person planning to shoot an animal.

What if someone does not want to hunt, but wants to attend?

All are welcome! We offer half-price tickets for non-hunters. Please reach out to us at events@harvestingnature.com if you are interested in attending as a non-hunter.

Transportation

Travel to and from Oklahoma Trophy Ranch is the responsibility of each participant. Renting a vehicle is recommended for participants flying into the area.

Oklahoma Hunting License Requirements

All hunters are responsible for obtaining the appropriate Oklahoma hunting license before arriving at Oklahoma Trophy Ranch.

Nonresident Hunters

Hunters who are not Oklahoma residents will need to purchase a Nonresident 5-Day Commercial Hunt – Big Game or Combination Hunting License.

This license is required for nonresidents age 18 or older hunting big game or a combination of big and upland game within a commercial hunting area. The license is valid for five consecutive days and costs $75.

When purchasing your license, please make sure you select the Nonresident 5-Day Commercial Hunting License and enter the correct dates for the hunt.

We recommend starting your license on January 7, 2027, to ensure it is valid for the full duration of camp.

The license can be purchased online through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation:

https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/licensing/regs/license-fees

Oklahoma Resident Hunters

Oklahoma residents will need to have a valid resident deer hunting license.

Proof of License

To help make check-in as smooth as possible, we ask that each hunter provide proof of a valid Oklahoma hunting license before arriving at the ranch.

Please double-check that your license is valid for the dates you will be hunting before traveling to camp.

Other Important Information

• Tips are not included in pricing but are greatly appreciated!

Fine Print

Please review your state's regulations regarding transporting game meat across state lines.

All attempts will be made to create an opportunity for harvesting deer, but no guarantees are made that participants will harvest an animal or be able to take meat home.

A liability waiver/release will be signed at registration. A photo ID must be presented and verified with your Hunter Safety Card and hunting license.

Occupancy is sold by the person. We will try to group parties together, but you may have to share space. Space will be divided by gender unless participants are in the same group. Please communicate lodging preferences, and we will try our best to accommodate them.

Cancellations: Full refunds minus the reservation fee will be available until November 7, 2026. Partial refunds will be processed at 50% from November 7 to December 7, 2026. No refunds will be provided after December 7, 2026. The reservation fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Harvesting Nature anticipates that the hunting camp will be held regardless of the weather. If it cannot be held on the scheduled dates, Harvesting Nature will make good-faith efforts to reschedule it. Harvesting Nature will not be held liable for flight or travel cancellations to the event. No refunds will be issued for travel-related cancellations; however, a credit may be provided for future camps or classes.