Stocking these fish every year and having them die every fall/winter can be very expensive. Because tilapia are not eaten during the summer months, a stocking of tilapia for a year will only feed bass ...

The first question ‘fresh’ on our mind may be how or why dung beetles are creatures worthy of our management efforts. After ...

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 ...

Donate today to help support Oklahoma's wildlife.

The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can ...

The trapping season for passage peregrine falcons is September 20 through October 20. The Oklahoma allocation for peregrine falcon take is 5 for 2023. The season will be open until 5 peregrines have ...

Downy woodpeckers are found in most forest and woodland types, as well as shrublands and young forests. Occurs commonly in urban and residential areas. They are a common species that occurs statewide ...

I was 19 in 1988 when I got my first deer. I was with Dr. Taggart had his own family, and even had grand- a buddy from high school, and we had no clue how to sons my same age that I went to school ...

How to Apply: Must apply online using Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office with questions: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK ...

The Cy Curtis Award was established in 1972 to recognize trophy deer taken throughout Oklahoma. Today the award also recognizes trophy Oklahoma mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear as well as the ...