All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking.

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 ...

Fisheries Chief Kenneth Cunningham, left, Fisheries Biologist Michael Hollie, Fisheries Assistant Chief Richard Snow, Fisheries Regional Supervisor Douglas Zentner. At its regular August meeting, the ...

This is a pilot controlled goose hunt. One group of 4 hunters will be drawn to hunt geese for two days in Keystone State Park during early resident goose season. The hunt will take place September 15 ...

Prescribed burning performs several vital functions including removing accumulated litter, stimulating new growth, and controlling excessive woody invasion ...

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 ...

Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Annual Summary Form Program Background The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife.

Warden Stories Warden Stories is a new series from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation that takes you behind the badge with veteran game wardens. Hosted by Darrin Hill, each episode ...

Do You Care About Wildlife? Help Us Protect It... Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish ...

The eastern racer can be distinguished from all other snakes in the region by a combination of smooth scales, cream to yellow belly with no marks, moderate size, and a divided anal scale. Background ...

TITLE 800. DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CHAPTER 25. WILDLIFE RULES SUBCHAPTER 37. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL PROGRAM PART 1. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM 800:25-37-1. Purpose The ...