Open Water Area: 816,379 acres (330,378 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type was open water during all seasons at the time of data acquisition for the current classification (circa 2012). 99 ...

Recreational shooters are proving to be a major contributor to wildlife conservation. When shooters purchase sporting arms and ammunition, manufacturers then pay an excise tax to the federal ...

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 ...

New this year, resident and nonresident adult hunters need only an annual hunting license and a single deer license for the ...

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 ...

Though most conspicuous during the spring breeding season, two Oklahoma look-alike grouse, the greater and lesser ...

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Below are news releases from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Releases are listed in order of newest to oldest. You can also search for news releases with the search field provided ...

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 ...