Birds must work diligently and efficiently when weather is harshest. Winter days are short so birds have only a maximum of ...

Each year, Wildlife Department biologists survey publicly accessible roads in the High Plains ecoregion for signs of Oklahoma’s smallest fox, the swift fox. Alternating townships (6-mile-by-6-mile ...

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

Oklahoma’s 2023-24 big game seasons continued to ride the trend of great success for many of those participating in the various seasons for white-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear. Healthy ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 Wildlife Department partnered with Oklahoma Fish Stickers to learn about the impacts of bowfishing on native nongame fishes in a unique bowfishing tournament.

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 ...

The Wildlife Department partnered with Oklahoma Fish Stickers to learn about the impacts of bowfishing on native nongame fishes in a unique bowfishing tournament.