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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Ruderal Eastern Redcedar Woodland and Shrubland Area: 155,661 acres (62,994 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on prairie soils across much of the state, and consists of shrublands or ...

This is an opportunity for a transfer / promotion for full-time employees footer The Department will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, and other terms and ...