Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Monarch Butterflies Are On The Move!

Monarch tagging for school groups will take place Oct. 7. Public events are available Oct. 3 and Oct. 10.

Photo:Lynn Hill

Applications Are Open!

Apply to the Oklahoma Habitat Enhancement Partnership by Sept. 30 for a chance to improve your local fishing spot.

Prepare For Dove Season

Plan your hunt with the help of ODWC's interactive dove field map.

Photo:Sarah Southerland

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

Enhancing the Habitat in your Pond

Improve your Oklahoma farm pond with simple, low-cost habitat enhancements. Learn how to add fish cover, spawning areas, gravel beds and more.

Sep 14, 2026

OLAP: More Access, More Opportunity

As you plan your dove hunts, scouting for deer season or getting ready to chase quail this fall, don’t forget about OLAP!

Sep 9, 2026

Behind the Badge

Discover how ODWC’s Wildlife Investigations Team tackles complex wildlife crimes, from license fraud and trafficking to multistate investigations.

Sep 7, 2026

Outdoor News

(09/14 ) Monarch Tagging Activities Planned at Hackberry Flat

(09/11 ) Wildlife Commission honors employees who died in the line of duty

(08/07 ) Apply Now for Private-Lands Bonus Youth Deer Hunts

(08/07 ) Wildlife Commission Accepts Donation, Spotlights Award Winners

(08/03 ) Artwork Due Aug. 31 in Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest

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GOING OUTDOORS?

We want to see your adventure! Be sure to take photos and share them with us!

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Harvested in: Comanche County

Perry Newman

Harvested 09/01/2026 at: Osage WMA – Rock Creek Unit

Visit The Tailgate

Julius Caygill

Caught 08/01/2026 at: Veterans Park Pond (Jenks)

Tom Friedemann

Caught 08/05/2026 in: Oklahoma County

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Species Spotlight

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