Here is a definition of a controlled hunt in Oklahoma, "controlled hunts are held in situations where unrestricted hunting would pose safety concerns or where over harvest might occur." In this case, on the McAlester Ammunition Plant, it would pose safety concerns to allow general public into the area. They produce and test anything from small grenades to 2,000 lb bombs inside the plant. It is a very high security area, especially right now. The whitetail population is great there and having controlled hunts is the only way to keep the herd in check. And no, it is not a high fenced area.

In order to hunt a controlled hunt area, you must put in through the Oklahoma State Wildlife Dept. with a $5 fee prior to a certain date, normally mid May. There are several controlled hunts offered in Oklahoma, but this is the only one that is traditional bow only. I enjoy the challenge and like shooting a recurve, that is why I applied for it. It is very difficult to get drawn for this hunt b/c so many people put in for it. They also offer gun, rifle, bow, youth, doe only,and buck onlycontrolled hunts. You can also draw out for turkey, elk, and antelope.

Here is a website to explain it a little better than I do: http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/controlhunt.htm