“Our goal is to survey Oklahoma’s streams and develop the most updated range information for nongame fishes,” said Eric Cox, ...

When sampling fish with a rod and reel, make sure to sample year-round. When using methods such as seining and traps, focus ...

"Leave Young Wildlife Alone" Should you encounter a young fawn or hatchling bird in your backyard or on your next adventure, wildlife biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ...

Oklahoma offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities across the state! If you are looking for fish attractor locations check out our GIS application ...

Operation Game Thief If you witness a violation, call your game warden or contact Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 522-8039. If you can’t reach your local game warden and have an emergency or see ...

Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2026 Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license (a free paddlefish permit is still required). * Some city permits may still be required.

Lower Mountain Fork River Trout Area Report Jun 27. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 67°F and clear. Trout, Rainbow Good on crickets, grass hoppers, PowerBait, worms around below the ...

The 1930s and early '40s brought refinement to the game management techniques in Oklahoma. Efforts to stock ring-necked pheasants, initiated in the '20s, became fruitful in the 1930s. Bobwhite quail ...

Barbless Hooks ONLY One (1) rod and reel (pole and line) per angler. Daily Limit: One (1) fish. Annual Limit: Two (2) fish. In addition to a fishing license, residents and nonresidents, regardless of ...

How To Increase Your Odds You can increase your chances by first doing some research. Start by studying the data from the most recent controlled hunts drawing cycle. 2024-2025 Results Additionally, ...

Eastern Turkeys Oklahoma’s current population of Eastern wild turkeys is within a range much smaller than it was originally. Generally confined to the rugged mountains of southeast and far eastern ...

There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...