At least eight species of burying beetle are thought to occur in Oklahoma, each with black and reddish orange markings and a ...

Black widows are considered web-building spiders while brown recluses are in the ambush hunter guild. Both species prefer ...

The animal communities found on glades follow a similar pattern to the plants and are the best places in the region to see ...

*** The adult nonresident 5-day hunting license is not valid for hunting turkey. Nonresident lifetime license holders: Must purchase a nonresident annual hunting license and turkey license. 17 years ...

In addition to general hunting regulations, statewide species regulations and Department-managed area rules, this section addresses special regulations that apply to public hunting lands. If a species ...

No daily, season or possession limit. See General Regulations for additional regulations. Open statewide year-round, except it shall be unlawful to hunt, take or attempt to take coyotes from dark to ...

Oklahoma is 95% privately owned, habitat management on those acres is critical for wildlife. Free technical assistance is available to landowners across the state. The use of computer software or ...

Fort Gibson PHA covers 21,798 acres in Wagoner and Cherokee Counties. Located north and east of Wagoner, Oklahoma. It is part of the Fort Gibson WMA, which also includes the Fort Gibson WRP. Fort ...

Q: I’m 72 years old and live in Texas. Do I need to buy a fishing license if I’m visiting Oklahoma to fish? A: No. If you are a Texas resident who is 65 or older, you can take advantage of the ...

Alligators are often basking with their eyes and nostrils just above the water. They are mostly found in swamps and marshes, but sometimes they are found in rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. In ...

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 ...

Harris mud crab is most abundant in estuarine habitats, usually at reduced salinities, with some form of shelters such as oyster reefs, vegetation, or logs. Generally found in brackish waters, it can ...