Marcus Thibodeau, ODWC wildlife senior biologist, was presented the 2026 Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award, ...
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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 ...
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 features candid ...
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 ...
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By ...
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 ...
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 ...
A $10 application fee allows multiple applications in controlled hunt categories (elk, pronghorn, deer, spring turkey) and includes the option to select Preference Point Only. PointGuard insurance is ...
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 ...