But equally critical are safety from predators, and a place to generate offspring.

Spring turkey hunting is a joy for any hunter. The brilliant mating displays and loud calling make for an immersive and interactive hunting experience!

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 ...

White bass is very prolific. One female can produce up to one million eggs. Reproductive activities are triggered by water temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees F. Spawning is at random over weeds, debris, ...

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” ...

OPERATION GAME THIEF (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop the illegal killing of the fish and game that belong to YOU, whether you’re a ...

Spotted bass inhabit flowing streams in eastern Oklahoma and are more tolerant of slow, warm, turbid water than smallmouth. In lakes, spotted bass are found in deeper water. They prefer rocky bottom ...

Overall, prescribed burning, mechanical treatments, grazing, and the use of herbicides are options available to land managers ...

Oklahoma hunters reported good results whole pheasant hunting this year. There is still plenty of time to harvest some birds in the northern areas of the state. Here's a recipe for those wanting to ...

During the spring, largemouth bass is found in the shallow, weedy habitats where food and cover are available. During the hot days of summer and cold winter months, these fish move to deeper water.

The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can ...

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 ...