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

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 ...

What is Mule Deer Habitat? The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.

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 ...

Canine distemper virus can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or density-dependent outbreaks. There has been a recent increase in reports concerning raccoons with symptoms of ...

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 ...

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People who use Department-owned areas for nonhunting or nonfishing activities, such as bird-watching or photography, are required to have either a Wildlife Conservation Passport or any current hunting ...

Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.

How to Apply: Must apply online using Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office with questions: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK ...