Doves may be hunted with shotguns (conventional or muzzle loading), archery equipment, legal raptors, and other methods ...

Any person holding a valid driver's license is considered a resident of the state that issued the license. For a valid Oklahoma driver's license to be used as the sole source of proof of residency, it ...

People who use Department-owned areas for nonhunting or nonfishing activities, such as bird-watching or photography, are required to have either a Wildlife Conservation Passport or any current hunting ...

Roadrunners may look tough, but they are attentive and meticulous parents. During the spring, a male roadrunner can often be seen carrying a lizard or small snake as an offering to attract a mate.

The pelican is among the largest of North America's birds, weighing an average of 16 pounds with an impressive 9- to 10-foot wingspan. Pelicans nest In colonies on sandbars, islands, and peninsulas in ...

These large birds are 2 feet tall when sitting and have a wingspan of 8 feet, and they can easily soar at 45 mph. Golden eagles occur in Oklahoma in two groups. One group lives year-round in Cimarron ...

Get the scoop on hunting in Oklahoma at a free Hunter Education clinic hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation. Whether a new or seasoned hunter, or if you're just looking to get ...

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just picked up your first rod, Oklahoma’s waters are calling. With more than 200 lakes and over one million surface acres of water, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by ...

Oklahoma Game Wardens are more than law enforcement officers, they are educators, conservationists, and community liaisons.

For requirements on hunter orange, legal means of taking, public lands, shooting hours, carcass disposal, more than one method of take in the field, tracking with dogs, field tagging, and checking ...

ATTENTION Cimarron, Texas, Woodward, Major, and Woods County Hunters! To monitor CWD presence, hunters should read the Selective Surveillance Area (SSA) rules and regulations. Hunters are allowed the ...

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 ...