Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) funds numerous research projects across the state, from ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is committed to showcasing your proud fish catches to the world! The Dock is a place to share your fish photos and see what's being caught around the ...

ODWC manages and operates numerous areas across the state for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation purposes. The primary objective on all lands owned or managed by the Department is the sound ...

Fishing is a key part of Oklahoma's culture, with its many lakes, rivers, and streams offering bass, catfish, crappie, and trout for anglers of all levels. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ...

Wister WMA covers 35,500 acres of central Leflore and eastern Latimer Counties in southeastern Oklahoma. Located around the 7,000-acre Wister Reservoir, along either side of Hwy. 59 and 271 south, ...

We know that fishing in Oklahoma can be good nearly all year round, but the peak time for most species and anglers is March to June, which is when we require reports to be submitted. If there is a ...

Should you encounter a young fawn or hatchling bird in your backyard or on your next adventure, wildlife biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say it is best to leave these ...

Trout Stocking Season: Trout are stocked from Nov. 1 through March 31 of the following calendar year. Designated Trout Area/Size/Location: A 6.25-mile portion of the Blue River flowing through the ...

Six: no more than two may be antlered. This includes deer archery, youth deer gun, deer muzzleloader, and deer gun seasons. Deer taken during Jan. 1-15, 2026, count toward the 2025 combined season ...

Oklahoma is 95% privately owned, habitat management on those acres is critical for wildlife. Free technical assistance is available to landowners across the state. The use of computer software or ...

American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are grayish-black above with a light-colored belly. Young alligators tend to be more colorful with highlights of yellow and white. Their bodies are ...

Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2026 Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license (a free paddlefish permit is still required). * Some city permits may still be required.