ODWC manages and operates numerous areas across the state for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation purposes. The primary objective on all lands owned or managed by the Department is the sound ...

HOW TO: Avoid Unwanted Snake Encounters Snakes aren’t on everyone’s must-see list, but the chances of an encounter increase as you spend more time in Outdoor Oklahoma. To get tips for avoiding ...

A fish fry favorite, catfish are abundant across Oklahoma and easy to catch come summertime! Aptly named catfish for the long whisker-looking barbels protruding from their face, there are three major ...

Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2026 Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license (a free paddlefish permit is still required). * Some city permits may still be required.

Controlled hunts are offered for deer, elk, antelope, and turkey. They are held in areas where unrestricted public hunting would pose safety concerns or where overharvest might occur. Hunters wishing ...

If you witness a violation, call your game warden or contact Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 522-8039. If you can’t reach your local game warden and have an emergency or see someone committing a ...

Tarantulas in general live in arid, desert regions, but they can also live in a damp forest environment. The Oklahoma brown tarantula finds shelter near small rocks and logs that they can burrow ...

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 ...

Should you encounter a young fawn or hatchling bird in your backyard or on your next adventure, wildlife biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say it is best to leave these ...

Mountain lion sightings may be reported at wildlifedepartment.com.Photographs of tracks are most easily identified when a ruler or size reference is placed next to the track for scale. Adult mountain ...

We manage and protect fish and wildlife, along with their habitats, while also growing our community of hunters and anglers, partnering with those who love the outdoors, and fostering stewardship with ...

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 ...