Are tilapia a good food source for largemouth bass in private ponds? This is a question that many landowners have about growing big and healthy populations of largemouth bass in their ponds. Other ...

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

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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 ...

Though most conspicuous during the spring breeding season, two Oklahoma look-alike grouse, the greater and lesser prairie-chickens, can be found in the state year-round. Despite their similar, cryptic ...

Oklahoma offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities across the state!

An annual fishing guide license is required for residents and non-residents who assist, accompany, or transport, guide or aid persons in the taking of fish for commercial purposes. The list below is ...

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 ...

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 ...