Oklahoma hunters reported good results whole pheasant hunting this year. There is still plenty of time to harvest some birds in the northern areas of the state. Here's a recipe for those wanting to ...

Spring turkey hunting is a joy for any hunter. The brilliant mating displays and loud calling make for an immersive and interactive hunting experience!

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 ...

West Gulf Coastal Plain: Pasture Area: 403,877 acres (163,443 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mainly represented by grazed pastures with non- native and grazing-tolerant species in the ...

Southeastern Great Plains: Riparian Eastern Redcedar Woodland and Shrubland Area: 5,321 acres (2,153 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils and circumscribes areas ...

But equally critical are safety from predators, and a place to generate offspring.

White bass is very prolific. One female can produce up to one million eggs. Reproductive activities are triggered by water temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees F. Spawning is at random over weeds, debris, ...

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 ...

During the spring, largemouth bass is found in the shallow, weedy habitats where food and cover are available. During the hot days of summer and cold winter months, these fish move to deeper water.

Spotted bass inhabit flowing streams in eastern Oklahoma and are more tolerant of slow, warm, turbid water than smallmouth. In lakes, spotted bass are found in deeper water. They prefer rocky bottom ...

Overall, prescribed burning, mechanical treatments, grazing, and the use of herbicides are options available to land managers ...

OPERATION GAME THIEF (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop the illegal killing of the fish and game that belong to YOU, whether you’re a ...