On April 6, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission heard presentations from three experts about chronic wasting disease in captive-bred deer.

Oklahoma is home to an amazing abundance of flora and fauna. From the short-, mixed-, and tallgrass prairies, to the rolling hills and hardwood highlands and valleys, the Sooner State boasts one of ...

Wildlife Commission accepts $25,000 from Sooner State Quail Coalition May 6, 2026 ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) confirmed the first report of a Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) within a private pond in McCurtain County.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is pleased to announce the public opening of a new shooting range at Copan Wildlife Management Area, about 13 miles north of ...

Annual license sales are up 9% in the first half of FY 2026, with strong gains in resident hunting and fishing licenses. Get the full breakdown of what’s driving the increase ...

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just picked up your first rod, Oklahoma’s waters are calling. With more than 200 lakes and over one million surface acres of water, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by ...

Commission Hears Research about Chronic Wasting Disease from Experts Apr 20, 2026 ...

Ducks Unlimited presented more than $112,000 in donations for land acquisition at Drummond Flats WMA and for the purchase of equipment for Waurika WMA. Gathered, from left, are ODWC Chief of Wildlife ...

Oklahoma Wildlife Commissioners chat with ODWC fisheries personnel and project engineers during a visit to the Watonga Lake dam renovation project. Wildlife Commissioners Meet, Hear Updates in ...

Archery hunters again demonstrated strong performance during the 2024-25 deer season, harvesting 38,787 deer. Although this number did not surpass recent record-setting years, it remains a significant ...

Public comment for Oklahoma's draft State Wildlife Action Plan is open until Sept. 3, 2025.