Mother’s Day is just around the corner, making May the perfect time to celebrate and cherish your mom, aunt, friend, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you interested in a career as a game warden or a fisheries or wildlife biologist? The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Wildlife Youth Camp is an excellent opportunity for ...

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West Gulf Coastal Plain: Large River Bottomland Evergreen Woodland and Shrubland Area: 2,485 acres (1,005 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils where loblolly pine is ...

Oklahoma hunters reported good results whole pheasant hunting this year. There is still plenty of time to harvest some birds in the northern areas of the state. Here's a recipe for those wanting to ...

OPERATION GAME THIEF (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop the illegal killing of the fish and game that belong to YOU, whether you’re a ...

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 ...

Black widow spiders are commonly found around homes, garages, barns, and other man-made structures. They build tough, irregularly shaped webs with strands running in many directions. The “messy” ...

Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in dense vegetation. Habitat management, including thinning, prescribed burns, and selective grazing, can improve their ...