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“Our goal is to survey Oklahoma’s streams and develop the most updated range information for nongame fishes,” said Eric Cox, ...
Hunting seasons are provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Big game, turkey, migratory game bird, waterfowl, small game, furbearers ...
No official state records exist for the following fish. Minimum weight to be considered is listed for each species: Sunfish, Rockbass 1 lbs. Bullhead, Brown 2lbs. 14 oz. Sunfish, Warmouth 1 lbs.
We know that fishing in Oklahoma can be good nearly all year round, but the peak time for most species and anglers is March to June, which is when we require reports to be submitted. If there is a ...
How To Increase Your Odds You can increase your chances by first doing some research. Start by studying the data from the most recent controlled hunts drawing cycle. 2024-2025 Results Additionally, ...
FISHING REPORTTrout Areas Oklahoma has two introduced species of trout - rainbows, and browns, with rainbows being far more abundant. Brown trout are stocked in the Lower Mountain Fork River below ...
Oklahoma's newest bass regulation went into effect Sunday, September 11, 2022 bringing a welcomed treat to your lunch and dinner table. There is no longer a minimum length limit on largemouth and ...
Belted kingfisher. The Checklist of Oklahoma Birds, compiled by the Oklahoma Ornithological Society's records committee, includes 473 species. The list starts with the tree-dwelling black-bellied ...
Crappie are a springtime favorite of Oklahoma anglers. These tasty fish can be caught near shore in great numbers during their spring spawn. Small soft plastic lures, hair jigs and live minnows are ...
The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams! Oklahoma streams are filled with an array of catchable species, highlighted by the smallmouth bass.
Habitat to Target Creek & River Mouths - areas of inflowing water to the main lake and connecting tributaries upstream. Dam Riprap - morning, evening and overnight hours in the spring, summer and fall ...
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 ...