Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Free Fishing Days

June 1 - 2, 2024
Anyone may fish in Oklahoma on these days without a state license (except for Lake Texoma and where city permits are required).

See Fishing Regulations

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Last Chance!

Applications for controlled hunts close on May 20th. Don't miss your opportunity to apply.

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Tag Your Ride!

Each plate features one of nine celebrated Oklahoma wildlife species and helps support ODWC's Wildlife Diversity Program.

Outdoor Journal

A turtle with a brown shell on the side of a gravel road.

Tips for Moving Turtles from Roadways

Oklahoma's roads can be a dangerous place for wildlife, especially deliberate but slow-moving turtles. As you motor across the state this spring, consider lending these fellow travelers a hand with these three tips.

May 13, 2024

A standing dead tree stands among granite boulders with orange red sky in the background.

The Business of Conservation

A behind-the-scenes look at how conservation funding is used to turn wild ideas into even wilder success stories.

Apr 22, 2024

A small brown butterfly is perched on a twig.

Small Butterfly Gets Big Status Update

A team organized by the Oklahoma Biological Survey tracked down the handful of frosted elfin butterfly records for the state and made it their mission to increase the number of known locations for the species.

Apr 22, 2024