Erika Sarvela, invasive carp biologist biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, said any angler can ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife. ODWC issues permits to landowners, lessees or their designated agents to ...

It was unexpected [hearing that sound in Le Flore County], but I knew a red-cockaded woodpecker was in the area. “I heard two ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is committed to showcasing your proud fish catches to the world! The Dock is a place to share your fish photos and see what's being caught around the ...

Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) funds numerous research projects across the state, from ...

Anyone on the property is required to check in, this includes both residents and non-residents of all ages, and also includes lifetime license holders. The only exceptions to the check in requirement ...

The Wildlife Department never misses a chance to celebrate a season opener like this summer’s start of the Streams Program’s community sampling efforts. But this year's surveys are especially exciting ...

When you want to assess the fish populations in your farm pond, it’s a great time to introduce newcomers and children to fishing. The process is simple and fun, and requires the very basics of ...

Turning the Tables: How Oklahoma Snakes Defend Against Unwanted Encounters Oklahoma’s snake diversity includes 49 species, the large majority of which are considered nonvenomous. Beyond this bulk of ...

Oklahoma is often thought of as an ecological melting pot, where forests, prairies, and wetlands meet to provide habitat for a truly impressive list of animals. That blend of eastern and western ...

In addition to general hunting regulations, statewide species regulations and Department-managed area rules, this section addresses special regulations that apply to public hunting lands. If a species ...