Of course, there is a second, if not more common, question that quickly comes to mind when thinking about dung beetles and ...

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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 ...

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 2024 youth deer gun season is Oct. 18-20. This will be the first year that hunters under 18 who are participating in the youth deer gun season will do so with the state's new youth annual super ...

Deer hunting just got a lot easier in Oklahoma. That's because a new hunting license structure has reduced the requirements for deer hunters during archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons. New this year ...

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 ...

Though most conspicuous during the spring breeding season, two Oklahoma look-alike grouse, the greater and lesser ...

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 ...

Operated by the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). There are several Grand Lake State Parks that have public boat ramps, restrooms, and camping facilities. The Cherokee area is located just below ...

The state’s Close to Home Fishing Program was designed as a partnership between the Wildlife Department and municipalities across Oklahoma to provide urban angling opportunities. These small bodies of ...