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 ...

For requirements on hunter orange, legal means of taking, public lands, shooting hours, carcass disposal, more than one method of take in the field, tracking with dogs, field tagging, and checking ...

Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved emergency rules and resolutions on hunting, fishing and wildlife during their regular June meeting.

Rolling down Route 66 this summer? Between photo ops, diner food, and getting your proverbial kicks, keep an eye out for a roadside attraction that can be seen along every mile of the historic highway ...

The judging is complete, and the winning images have been selected for the 2026 Readers’ Photography Showcase!

Twenty “first generation” Oklahoma monarchs were tagged with small solar-powered transmitters at the Oklahoma City Zoo to track their northbound migration. These butterflies were raised from eggs laid ...

On April 6, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission heard presentations from three experts about chronic wasting disease in captive-bred deer.

Oklahoma has a great mix of birds and bird habitats, making the state an epic place to begin or level up your bird watching journey. We share the following recs for where to go birding, regardless of ...

Crappie Limit Change at Lake Eufaula and Other New Fishing, Hunting Rules in Effect Now Jun 26, 2026 ...

The first turkey hunting season of this spring, for youths 17 and younger, will open this weekend, to be followed by the regular spring turkey hunting season opening April 16. Turkey numbers are ...

Imagine hiking into the back country of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and finding yourself in a stare-off with a 6-by-6 bull elk. How about putting your sights on one of the “10 Most Wanted” ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is pleased to announce the public opening of a new shooting range at Copan Wildlife Management Area, about 13 miles north of ...