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 ...

Hunting seasons are provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Big game, turkey, migratory game bird, waterfowl, small game, furbearers ...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require anyone accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in ...

Ordering Outdoor Oklahoma Magazine Subscriptions: $10 for one year, $18 for two years, and $25 for three years. Go online to the magazine portal, or order in-person at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ...

Readily identified by the bony plates covering the head, back and tail, nine-banded armadillos are one of Oklahoma’s unique mammals. A broad shield covered with leathery skin protects the armadillo’s ...

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 ...

In 2019, a survey team from Oklahoma State University embarked on a quest to find a rare Oklahoma butterfly, the regal fritillary. Over the course of three years, the team conducted more than 450 ...

Have you ever used split shot on your fishing line? I'm a big believer in downsizing your bait or lure profile to catch more fish overall and using split shot is the simplest and most effective way to ...

Texas horned lizards, or the more familiar “horned toads,” hold a special interest for many outdoor enthusiasts. They often feature fondly in childhood memories, spark a curiosity about the natural ...

New Fish Habitat Initiative Underway in Oklahoma; Anglers Invited to Contribute The Wildlife Department is partnering with anglers to fund the construction of dozens of new-to-Oklahoma fish attractor ...