Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects foxes, raccoons, coyotes, skunks, and ...

In recent years antlerless harvest has started to trend downwards in Oklahoma. Hunters play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy deer population. A key goal of a healthy herd is an even ...

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 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 ...

There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...

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 ...

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Canyon: Sparsely Vegetated Area: 116 acres (47 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped in broken landscapes associated with weathering of sedimentary rocks where patches of open bare ...

How to Apply: Must apply online using Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office with questions: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK ...