“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 ...

An adult mountain lion with two kittens was photographed in Oklahoma's Osage County in October 2024. The image was captured on a trail camera installed by the private landowner and later shared with ...

New emergency rules and resolutions for public hunting lands were approved Monday by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

The freshwater drum can often be found in medium to large rivers and lakes. They tend to congregate at depths anywhere from 20-60 feet. During warm periods they can often be found in shallower depths.

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 ...

High Plains: Riparian Barrens Area: 3,028 acres (1,225 ha) Description of Mapped Type: These areas were essentially unvegetated during all seasons at the time of data acquisition (circa 2012), and may ...

Pine Plantation Area: 535,838 acres (216,846 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type consists mainly of loblolly pine plantations, although shortleaf pine is also planted. These areas were mature ...

West Gulf Coastal Plain: Small Stream Barrens Area: 46 acres (19 ha) Description of Mapped Type: These areas were essentially unvegetated during all seasons at the time of data acquisition (circa 2012 ...

Southeastern Great Plains: Bottomland Herbaceous Wetland Area: 6,256 acres (2,532 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils across a variety of hydrologic regimes and may ...

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