The first question ‘fresh’ on our mind may be how or why dung beetles are creatures worthy of our management efforts. After ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is mandated to manage, protect, and perpetuate Oklahoma’s wildlife. ODWC issues permits to landowners, lessees or their designated agents to ...

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The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can ...

The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.

The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.

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How to Apply: Must apply online using Department application. Contact the Human Resource Office with questions: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK ...

The Cy Curtis Award was established in 1972 to recognize trophy deer taken throughout Oklahoma. Today the award also recognizes trophy Oklahoma mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear as well as the ...

Open Water Area: 816,379 acres (330,378 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type was open water during all seasons at the time of data acquisition for the current classification (circa 2012). 99 ...

Watchable Wildlife Potentially Deadly Spiders by Justin Veach, Education Intern Mehgan F. Murphy blaCk WidoW spider Rosa Pineda broWN reCluse spider ...