The Wildlife Department never misses a chance to celebrate a season opener like this summer’s start of the Streams Program’s community sampling efforts. But this year's surveys are especially exciting ...

Hunting seasons are provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Big game, turkey, migratory game bird, waterfowl, small game, furbearers ...

No official state records exist for the following fish. Minimum weight to be considered is listed for each species: Sunfish, Rockbass 1 lbs. Bullhead, Brown 2lbs. 14 oz. Sunfish, Warmouth 1 lbs.

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 ...

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 Increase Your Odds You can increase your chances by first doing some research. Start by studying the data from the most recent controlled hunts drawing cycle. 2024-2025 Results Additionally, ...

Oklahoma Hunter Education Info Is there an age limit? Students under the age of 10 may attend a hunter education class, but will not be allowed to take the test or get a card. What is Hunter Education ...

Oklahoma's newest bass regulation went into effect Sunday, September 11, 2022 bringing a welcomed treat to your lunch and dinner table. There is no longer a minimum length limit on largemouth and ...

Belted kingfisher. The Checklist of Oklahoma Birds, compiled by the Oklahoma Ornithological Society's records committee, includes 473 species. The list starts with the tree-dwelling black-bellied ...

Crappie are a springtime favorite of Oklahoma anglers. These tasty fish can be caught near shore in great numbers during their spring spawn. Small soft plastic lures, hair jigs and live minnows are ...

HELPFUL TIPS Applicants have the chance to buy extra hunt choices at $3 apiece, which will be in addition to the basic application fee of $10 for residents and nonresidents. This increases your ...

The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams! Oklahoma streams are filled with an array of catchable species, highlighted by the smallmouth bass.