This species is slightly smaller than a sparrow. The head, back, wings and tail are a reddish-brown color, and the breast and belly are a buffy cinnamon. The bill is thin and fairly long. There is a ...

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

Warden Stories 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 ...

Do You Care About Wildlife? Help Us Protect It... OPERATION GAME THIEF (OGT) is a program of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation designed specifically to stop the illegal killing of the ...

Mountain lion sightings may be reported at wildlifedepartment.com. Photographs of tracks are most easily identified when a ruler or size reference is placed next to the track for scale. Adult mountain ...

The annual controlled hunts application period opens in April and runs until mid-May. The entire process occurs online at license.GoOutdoorsOklahoma.com. There is a one-time application fee of $10 ...

Introducing Oklahoma’s Reptiles and Amphibians Thanks to a mix of habitats and environmental conditions, Oklahoma’s reptiles and amphibians are 140 species strong. Learn more about resident turtles, ...

Explore Your Future In Wildlife Management Are you interested in a career as a game warden or a fisheries or wildlife biologist? The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Wildlife ...

Many fortunes were made when the first mountain men started trapping in the western regions of our country. This rich heritage opened the way for settlers going from one ocean to another. For years ...

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 ...

Lower Mountain Fork River Trout Area Report Jul 4. Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 64°F and clear. Trout, Rainbow Good on crickets, grass hoppers, PowerBait, small lures, worms around ...

Grand Lake Report Jul 6. Elevation is 5 ft. above normal (falling), water temperature 79°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Bass, Largemouth Fair on crankbaits, plastic baits around brush structure, ...