Lawtonka Lake Report Apr 19. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 64°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel Fair on cut bait, dough bait, shad around main lake, ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is committed to showcasing your proud hunting harvests to the world! The Tailgate is a place to share your hunting photos and see what's being ...

Dr. Mark Ruder, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Dr. Jennifer Malmberg, supervisory research ...

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 ...

Fire is one of the most important quail habitat management tools in our area. Burning performs several vital functions including removing accumulated litter, stimulating new growth, and controlling ...

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 following Wildlife Department phone numbers are staffed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or you may use the online contact form. For general information regarding the controlled ...

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 ...

Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish and game which belong to you, whether you’re an ...

The purpose of this Subchapter is to establish guidelines for the permitting and certification of Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCO), and the procedures to be used by the NWCOs in controlling ...

What an incredible week for several Oklahoma schools with teams in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP)! We've always said we have one of the best programs in the country, and we have the ...

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 ...