The invasive black carp is spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin and its tributaries, and any angler who catches one in Oklahoma and adheres to requirements is eligible for a $100 bounty.

Fisheries Chief Kenneth Cunningham, left, Fisheries Biologist Michael Hollie, Fisheries Assistant Chief Richard Snow, Fisheries Regional Supervisor Douglas Zentner. At its regular August meeting, the ...

This is a pilot controlled goose hunt. One group of 4 hunters will be drawn to hunt geese for two days in Keystone State Park during early resident goose season. The hunt will take place September 15 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Jocelyn Howell has spent her USDA Forest Service career managing habitat to benefit the red-cockaded woodpecker and monitoring the bird’s populations across multiple states and administrative ...

The eastern racer can be distinguished from all other snakes in the region by a combination of smooth scales, cream to yellow belly with no marks, moderate size, and a divided anal scale. Background ...

Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Annual Summary Form Program Background The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife.

Warden Stories 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 ...

TITLE 800. DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CHAPTER 25. WILDLIFE RULES SUBCHAPTER 37. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL PROGRAM PART 1. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM 800:25-37-1. Purpose The ...