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 ...

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 ...

ODWC Director Wade Free and Sean McCabe stand side by side holding a large ceremonial check made payable to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The check, presented by the Oklahoma ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed reports of two separate mountain lions observed with kittens in different regions of the state. Photographic evidence of an adult ...

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 ...

Fishing is a great way to unwind and spend quality time together. This Father’s Day, take your dad fishing and give him the chance to relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the water. Whether you’re ...

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 progress and many features ...

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