Tickets are now available for the 2025 Call of the Wild Gala, an unforgettable evening set from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the ...

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 ...

Bass, Largemouth Good on Alabama rig, crankbaits, plastic baits around main lake, rocks. Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Good on live bait, minnows around brush ...

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 ...

Many fortunes were made when the first mountain men started trapping in the western regions of our country. This rich heritage opened the way for settlers going from one ocean to another. For years ...

Rack Madness is the Wildlife Department's free scoring event, slated this year for March 5 at the agency's headquarters in Oklahoma City. You can bring your deer and elk antlers, antelope horns, or ...

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 ...

Mammals have thick fur and layers of fat to stand up to cold weather, but we can’t forget about little amphibians like newts ...

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There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...

An annual fishing guide license is required for residents and non-residents who assist, accompany, or transport, guide or aid persons in the taking of fish for commercial purposes. The list below is ...

Operated by the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). There are several Grand Lake State Parks that have public boat ramps, restrooms, and camping facilities. The Cherokee area is located just below ...