This tournament gives us a unique opportunity to describe the population level impacts of bowfishing at Shell Lake, but the ...

The 2023-24 season marks the fourth year in a row of meeting the antlerless harvest goal, that being 40% to 45% of total ...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects foxes, raccoons, coyotes, skunks, and ...

The trapping season for passage peregrine falcons is September 20 through October 20. The Oklahoma allocation for peregrine falcon take is 5 for 2023. The season will be open until 5 peregrines have ...

Crappie are usually associated with standing timber and brushy cover in lakes. In the spring they inhabit the shallow ends of coves, later moving to water 15 or more feet deep. Food sources: Minnows, ...

Crappie is usually associated with standing timber and brushy cover in lakes. In the spring they inhabit the shallow ends of coves, later moving to water 15 or more feet deep. Food sources: Minnows, ...

The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can ...

There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...

In recent years antlerless harvest has started to trend downwards in Oklahoma. Hunters play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy deer population. A key goal of a healthy herd is an even ...

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 ...