Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Free Fishing Days

June 3-4, 2023
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

New Fish Habitat Initiative Underway In Oklahoma

Anglers are invited to contribute by donating with the new "Donation to Fish Habitat Project" options in Go Outdoors Oklahoma.

Photo:Joel Pritchard

Snakes, Frogs and Turtles... Oh My!

Learn how to identify Oklahoma's reptile and amphibian species.

Photo:Aaron Goodwin

Outdoor Journal

Scouts pour concrete into a hole that will serve as the base of a bat box mounted on a pole.

Eagle Scout Prospect Builds Bat Boxes

A group of Scouts gathered to plan, build, and install three rocket-style bat boxes.

May 22, 2023

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 18, 2023

An Oklahoma Summer Fishing Must - Barren Fork Creek

ODWC operates two public access locations on Oklahoma's premier Neosho smallmouth bass fishery!

May 15, 2023

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Outdoor Oklahoma 4740 (OK Taxidermy Association, Nate's Lucky Day, Classic: First Time Noodler)

Species Spotlight

Photo by: Duane Raver

Bass, Spotted

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The Dock

Antonio Nguyen

Caught 04/07/2023 at: Texoma