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Whooping Crane Migration

Help the Wildlife Department track the endangered birds as they move through Oklahoma.

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2026-2027 Fishing & Hunting Regulations

Be sure to check the regulations before your next outdoor adventure!

Big Game Report

Use the BGR to help plan your 2026-27 hunting season.

EXPLORE OKLAHOMA'S GREAT OUTDOORS

Where to Hunt ➔

Find public hunting opportunities across ODWC's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

Where to Fish ➔

Find public fishing opportunities across Oklahoma.

Shooting Ranges ➔

Locate public shooting facilities with pistol, rifle, and archery ranges in WMAs near you.

Outdoor Journal

Modern Trapping: An Important Conservation Tool

Regulated wildlife trapping carries out essential roles in modern society by helping to keep animal populations at healthy levels while meeting societal needs. Understanding how regulated trapping works reveals its true value and clears up several common misunderstandings.

Oct 26, 2026

Get BearWise: Camp Lessons from OKC Zoo Bears

In September, Woody and Maynard, two American black bears at the Oklahoma City Zoo, demonstrated how quickly they could find food in an imitation campsite and offered a valuable lesson for coexisting with wildlife. When visiting or living in bear country, anything that might tempt a bear — from pet food or this week’s trash to a full-blown picnic — should be properly stored at campsites and other outdoor spaces.

Oct 22, 2026

ODWC's Private Lands Program - We're Here to Help

Owning your own property for hunting is something wonderful, but sometimes simply having a place doesn’t mean the hunting opportunities abound. Oftentimes, a helping hand is needed in getting a piece of land to reach its full wildlife-related potential.

Oct 14, 2026