“Our goal is to survey Oklahoma’s streams and develop the most updated range information for nongame fishes,” said Eric Cox, ...

When sampling fish with a rod and reel, make sure to sample year-round. When using methods such as seining and traps, focus ...

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 ...

Black widow spiders are commonly found around homes, garages, barns, and other man-made structures. They build tough, irregularly shaped webs with strands running in many directions. The “messy” ...

No official state records exist for the following fish. Minimum weight to be considered is listed for each species: Sunfish, Rockbass 1 lbs. Bullhead, Brown 2lbs. 14 oz. Sunfish, Warmouth 1 lbs.

How To Increase Your Odds You can increase your chances by first doing some research. Start by studying the data from the most recent controlled hunts drawing cycle. 2024-2025 Results Additionally, ...

Oklahoma Hunter Education Info Is there an age limit? Students under the age of 10 may attend a hunter education class, but will not be allowed to take the test or get a card. What is Hunter Education ...

Oklahoma's newest bass regulation went into effect Sunday, September 11, 2022 bringing a welcomed treat to your lunch and dinner table. There is no longer a minimum length limit on largemouth and ...

Crappie are a springtime favorite of Oklahoma anglers. These tasty fish can be caught near shore in great numbers during their spring spawn. Small soft plastic lures, hair jigs and live minnows are ...

Habitat to Target Protected Shoreline - areas with lots of shallow cover and structure, such as weed-lines, brush, riprap, tree lay downs and shade. Coves - particularly the backs of coves in the ...

The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams! Oklahoma streams are filled with an array of catchable species, highlighted by the smallmouth bass.