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This is a pilot controlled goose hunt. One group of 4 hunters will be drawn to hunt geese for two days in Keystone State Park during early resident goose season. The hunt will take place September 15 ...
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 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 ...
All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking.
Erika Sarvela, invasive carp biologist biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, said any angler can ...
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Annual Summary Form Program Background The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife.
TITLE 800. DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CHAPTER 25. WILDLIFE RULES SUBCHAPTER 37. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL PROGRAM PART 1. NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATORS PROGRAM 800:25-37-1. Purpose The ...
The eastern racer can be distinguished from all other snakes in the region by a combination of smooth scales, cream to yellow belly with no marks, moderate size, and a divided anal scale. Background ...
Operated by U.S. Corps of Engineers. Great Salt Plains State Park manages five camping areas, which include six different cabins. There is also a community center building with kitchen facilities ...
Dripping Springs Lake is a fishing only lake (no water sports allowed) operated by the City of Okmulgee. Dripping Springs contains one boat ramp, one boat dock and one fishing dock.
The ODWC is currently working to gather more detailed information about how the public uses WMAs. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. Copyright ©2025 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ...