When you hear the word “quail”, you likely picture the familiar northern bobwhite and its distinctive whistle. But Oklahoma is actually home to two species of quail: the widespread northern bobwhite, ...

5 smaller units are scheduled for burning today. One of those units is located west of 180th about 0.75 miles NNW of the gun range. A unit will be burned along the west WMA boundary. A unit will be ...

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 ...

Picture Day may not be your favorite time but try to avoid squinting or giving a predatory glare. Relax your face as you get ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation publishes the 2025-26 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting regulations. You can access the rules by downloading the pdf below ...

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Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop illegal killing of the fish and game which belong to you, whether you’re an ...

Adults vary from about 24–48 inches but large females can reach nearly 70 inches. Hatchlings vary from about 8–12 inches in total length. In North America, the distribution of eastern racers extends ...

Public comment for Oklahoma's draft State Wildlife Action Plan is open until Sept. 3, 2025 ...

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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is hosting a field day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Sept. 6, at Kaw Wildlife Management Area with an optional waterfowl hunting workshop in the ...

Warden Stories is a new series from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation that takes you behind the badge with veteran game wardens. Hosted by Darrin Hill, each episode features candid ...