Sunday night burning unit east of Beaver Mt., South of S. Buzzard & N. of Round Mt. Roads. Fire is one of the most important quail habitat management tools in our area. Burning performs several vital ...

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 ...

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 ...

New for 2025, hopeful hunters will be able to buy one extra Preference Point to add to their totals for each hunt category. This feature expands on the option added last year, as it was only available ...

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 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 ...

Researchers are tracking cackling geese wintering in a five-state study area to learn more about their movements and habitat preferences.

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 ...

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 ...

Wichita Mountains: Eastern Redcedar Slope Woodland Area: 3,365 acres (1,362 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type represents eastern redcedar-dominated woodlands on slopes >20%. Common species ...

West Gulf Coastal Plain: Large River Bottomland Hardwood Forest Area: 179,673 acres (72,711 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils across a variety of hydrologic ...