When sampling fish with a rod and reel, make sure to sample year-round. When using methods such as seining and traps, focus ...

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 ...

This is an interpretive summary of Title 29 and Title 800 Oklahoma statutes governing fish and wildlife laws as established by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and contains those rules ...

New emergency rules and resolutions for public hunting lands were approved Monday by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

An adult mountain lion with two kittens was photographed in Oklahoma's Osage County in October 2024. The image was captured on a trail camera installed by the private landowner and later shared with ...

Pine Plantation Area: 535,838 acres (216,846 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type consists mainly of loblolly pine plantations, although shortleaf pine is also planted. These areas were mature ...

The freshwater drum can often be found in medium to large rivers and lakes. They tend to congregate at depths anywhere from 20-60 feet. During warm periods they can often be found in shallower depths.

Southeastern Great Plains: Bottomland Herbaceous Wetland Area: 6,256 acres (2,532 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils across a variety of hydrologic regimes and may ...

Pleistocene Sands: Blackjack Oak Woodland Area: 90,764 acres (36,731 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on deep, aeolian or alluvial sands and is characterized by woodlands with ...

Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with gear from the Go Outdoors Oklahoma Shop.From rugged outdoor hats to Yukon tumblers perfect for keeping drinks cool or hot all day, you’ll find great gift ...

Welcome to the Intranet The new ODWC Intranet will be the new home for most frequently accessed resources within the agency. This is still a work in progress and many features are still a work in ...

footer The Department will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of age, race, ...