Erika Sarvela, invasive carp biologist biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, said any angler can ...

Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) funds numerous research projects across the state, from ...

It was unexpected [hearing that sound in Le Flore County], but I knew a red-cockaded woodpecker was in the area. “I heard two ...

Do You Care About Wildlife? Help Us Protect It... Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require anyone accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in ...

Hunting seasons are provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Big game, turkey, migratory game bird, waterfowl, small game, furbearers ...