For many, the "why" of hunting is a persistent pull that lies just beyond the reach of a simple explanation. It is an ...

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 ...

Turtles may be taken in all waters with a resident or nonresident fishing license with the provisions listed below. Turtles taken with a firearm require a hunting license. Turtles may be taken ...

Is there an age limit? Who can take the online course? Students under the age of 10 may attend a hunter education class but will not be allowed to take the test or get a card. The online course is ...

The Department has two types of Outdoor Education Programs, some that are open to the public and some that are offered within public and private schools. Public Programs are free of charge and ...

Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish and game which belong to you, whether you’re an ...

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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” ...

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 ...

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