In the late winter, though, a different story can be told. The hunting is still good. But with virtually no leaf cover and ...

Red Slough WMA covers 5,814 acres in McCurtain County in southeast Oklahoma. Located 6 miles south of Haworth, the area consists of consists of about 2,400 acres of wetlands (Red Slough WRP), 1,600 ...

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Tickets are now available for the 2025 Call of the Wild Gala, an unforgettable evening set from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the iconic National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. This ...

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 ...

Should you encounter a young fawn or hatchling bird in your backyard or on your next adventure, wildlife biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say it is best to leave these ...

After three-and-a-half months, you would think we'd have all had enough deer hunting for one season. Yet this time of year, there's often a longing for those early mornings, the camaraderie with ...

As temperatures drop, so do the number of wildlife that we see everyday. From butterflies to frogs to snakes, many species turn their backs to winter and seek shelter, hibernate, or migrate; however, ...

This dish is traditionally served with chicken, but it just so happens that it's also delicious prepared with rabbit. After all, cacciatore does mean "hunter" in Italian. Plan on 2.5 hours of ...

Below are news releases from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Releases are listed in order of newest to oldest. You can also search for news releases with the search field provided ...

In recent years antlerless harvest has started to trend downwards in Oklahoma. Hunters play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy deer population. A key goal of a healthy herd is an even ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is committed to showcasing your proud hunting harvests to the world! The Tailgate is a place to share your hunting photos and see what's being ...