Copan Lake Staff hosts 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt

Courtesy Photo | Hunter Daniel Colombin Jr. poses with the deer he harvested during the 11th annual Non-Ambulatory Hunt at Copan Lake, Dec. 7, 2025. The hunt, held in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is part of an ongoing effort to manage the local deer population and support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental stewardship mission. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Brandon Moehrle/released)  

COPAN, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

12.07.2025

Story by Stacey Reese 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

COPAN, Okla. —Copan Lake staff and volunteers wrapped up the 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt this past weekend. The hunt drew five hunters who harvested nine deer during the three-day event.

These controlled hunts are an important part of our environmental stewardship mission, helping maintain a healthy and balanced deer population around the lake.

Each hunt is coordinated in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, using local deer counts to ensure responsible, science-based management of wildlife resources.

Tulsa District is proud to support accessible hunting opportunities while protecting the natural habitats entrusted to us.

• Date Taken: 12.07.2025
• Date Posted: 12.10.2025 10:03
• Story ID: 553384
• Location: COPAN, OKLAHOMA, US