The total limit for deer across the archery, youth gun, muzzleloader, and regular gun seasons is six deer. Out of these six, a maximum of two can be antlered deer. Any deer harvested between Jan. 1 ...

Hunter education is undeniably important. In fact, over the past 40 years, hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Oklahoma have dropped by more than 70 percent because of hunter education. But ...

Tarantulas in general live in arid, desert regions, but they can also live in a damp forest environment. The Oklahoma brown tarantula finds shelter near small rocks and logs that they can burrow ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Pressure wash your boat, trailer, and equipment with hot water (140º F) and remove all zebra mussels, plant fragments, and mud that are visible. If you catch either of these species, do not release ...

An annual fishing guide license is required for residents and non-residents who assist, accompany, or transport, guide or aid persons in the taking of fish for commercial purposes. The list below is ...

Detailed rules will be posted at each range or for more information contact the wildlife biologist in that area. Target shooting is not allowed in areas where shooting ranges are not provided.

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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 ...