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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 Cy Curtis Award was established in 1972 to recognize trophy deer taken throughout Oklahoma. Today the award also recognizes trophy Oklahoma mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear as well as the ...

Recreational shooters are proving to be a major contributor to wildlife conservation. When shooters purchase sporting arms and ammunition, manufacturers then pay an excise tax to the federal ...

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 2024 youth deer gun season is Oct. 18-20. This will be the first year that hunters under 18 who are participating in the youth deer gun season will do so with the state's new youth annual super ...

Since the first known mention of a Northern cottonmouth in 1819, Oklahoma’s list of reptiles and amphibians has grown to include an incredible mix of about 140 species. And while the history of those ...

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 ...

Open Water Area: 816,379 acres (330,378 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type was open water during all seasons at the time of data acquisition for the current classification (circa 2012). 99 ...

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 ...