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

History tells of early Americans and their westward expansion along the nation’s waterways – pioneers venturing out into an endless sea of grass, clinging to the rivers as lifelines for water and ...

If you witness a violation, call your game warden or contact the Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 522-8039. If you can’t reach your local game warden and have an emergency or see someone ...

ODWC manages and operates numerous areas across the state for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation purposes. The primary objective on all lands owned or managed by the Department is the sound ...

Mountain Lion Confirmations 2002 to present. 2002 – McClain Co. – Male. Mountain lion was struck and killed by a motorist on I-35. 2004 – Noble Co. – Male. Radio collared mountain lion killed by train ...

Below is a list of official Cy Curtis scorers that you can contact to have your harvest scored. Some of these scorers are also Boone & Crockett Certified. Your county Game Warden is also certified to ...

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Established in 1981, the Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Diversity Program focuses on rare, declining, and threatened species of wildlife as well as those common species not hunted or fished. More than ...

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 size of these animals varies by sex. Males average seven feet long (from nose to the tip of its tail) and weigh around 140 pounds, while females average six feet in length with a body weight ...

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 ...