Oklahoma Darter Elevated to Full Species
The subspecies of orangebelly darter, a fish found in Oklahoma's Blue River drainage, was recently elevated to a full species.
Watch Bats with the Wildlife Department
Mail your registration form by June 1 to be considered in the drawing.
Game Wardens Key in Turtle Smuggling Case
A New Jersey man was sentenced in federal court in Tulsa for turtle smuggling after pleading guilty for conspiring with others to purchase, transport and sell more than 1,000 box turtles.
Rare Vireos Persist at Historic Blaine County Site
The Wildlife Department partnered with the Oklahoma Nature Conservancy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve black-capped vireos.
The Outdoors Are Always Open
Have some spare time on your hands? Getting outdoors can be a great way to practice social distancing while enjoying some needed fresh air!
New Game Warden Learns Every Day Differs
Jacob Harriet has been a Game Warden with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for less than a year and already enjoys the varied schedule that comes with the job.
Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks
Invasive species impact everyone and we can all take steps to limit their spread in our state.
Surprises on the Christmas Bird Count
Wildlife Department biologist Mark Howery had three Christmas Bird Count surprises while surveying in and around the Ft. Gibson Wildlife Management Area's Waterfowl Refuge.
Prescribed Burn Associations: Landowners Helping Landowners
Prescribed burn associations are landowners helping other landowners plan for and complete prescribed burns on private land.
Trees, Trees, and More Trees - How Much is too Much?
Forests with a dense canopy of trees may fail to offer the year-round food resources that white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and many other wildlife species require.