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

Recreational shooters are proving to be a major contributor to wildlife conservation. When shooters purchase sporting arms and ammunition, manufacturers then pay an excise tax to the federal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted Excellent on bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, topwater lures, other around brush structure ...

We visited a Lexington WMA photo point every month in 2024 to track the before and after views of a prescribed fire. Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in ...

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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 ...

We know that fishing in Oklahoma can be good nearly all year round, but the peak time for most species and anglers is March to June, which is when we require reports to be submitted. If there is a ...