Mammals have thick fur and layers of fat to stand up to cold weather, but we can’t forget about little amphibians like newts ...

Bass, Largemouth Good on plastic baits around brush structure, main lake, rocks. Crappie, Black, Crappie, White Good on jigs, minnows, plastic baits around brush ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The management area is divided into a 16,000-acre Public Hunting Area (PHA) and a 15,360-acre Game Management Area (GMA). The PHA is generally open year round for legal seasons, while the GMA is open ...

This dish is traditionally served with chicken, but it just so happens that it's also delicious prepared with rabbit. After all, cacciatore does mean "hunter" in Italian. Plan on 2.5 hours of ...

Cameron Gammill has only been stationed at the 9,512-acre Lexington Wildlife Management Area since the spring of 2023, but the days have already become a blur. Between busy burning, planting, and ...

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 ...

An annual fishing guide license is required for residents and non-residents who assist, accompany, or transport, guide or aid persons in the taking of fish for commercial purposes. The list below is ...

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 ...