Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation proposes changes in Title 800, the administrative rules that apply to hunting, fishing and Wildlife Department ...

Selectively bred deer (including those with 96SS genetics) remain susceptible to CWD. Existing genetic research on captive-bred deer has occurred exclusively in penned environments; no peer-reviewed ...

A white-tailed deer located about two miles south of Optima in Texas County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

HONORABLE MENTION: Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind. / PUBLIC FAVORITE: Garrett Jacobs of Deland, Fla. A total of 22 artworks competed in this year’s contest, which has been held annually for 54 ...

Operated by the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). There are several Grand Lake State Parks that have public boat ramps, restrooms, and camping facilities. The Cherokee area is located just below ...

This fall, nonresident deer licenses purchased after the corresponding season has opened will be subject to a two-day validation period before being activated. This is part of an effort to discourage ...

Oklahoma offers some of the most diverse and rewarding public land opportunities in the United States. From the antelopes of the shortgrass prairie to the elusive black bears in the southeast, ...

The 2025-26 big game hunting season in Oklahoma marked another highly successful year for hunters statewide. Favorable environmental and habitat conditions again played key roles, creating ideal ...

Bidding is open now on vehicles from the ODWC for anyone interested and will begin to close at 10 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Hunters and anglers should be aware of some new rules affecting hunting and fishing that begin now, and others that may go into effect later this year.

Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved emergency rules and resolutions on hunting, fishing and wildlife during their regular June meeting.