Steinert was hunting public lands in Southwest Oklahoma in Nov. 2025 when he shot what he and biologists suspect is a mallard ...

Freshwater jellyfish were first reported in Oklahoma in 1930. Recorded locations include Elmer Thomas, Stroud Lake, Tenkiller ...

Annual license sales are up 9% in the first half of FY 2026, with strong gains in resident hunting and fishing licenses. Get the full breakdown of what’s driving the increase ...

A hunter-harvested mule deer from Cimarron County in Oklahoma’s Panhandle has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...

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 ...

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 ...

A $10 application fee allows multiple applications in controlled hunt categories (elk, pronghorn, deer, spring turkey) and includes the option to select Preference Point Only. PointGuard insurance is ...

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just picked up your first rod, Oklahoma’s waters are calling. With more than 200 lakes and over one million surface acres of water, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by ...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...

Adults vary from about 24–48 inches but large females can reach nearly 70 inches. Hatchlings vary from about 8–12 inches in total length. In North America, the distribution of eastern racers extends ...