The state’s Close to Home Fishing Program was designed as a partnership between the Wildlife Department and municipalities across Oklahoma to provide urban angling opportunities. These small bodies of ...

Twelve-mile portion of the Lower Mountain Fork River and its tributaries from the Broken Bow Reservoir Spillway downstream to the U.S. HWY 70 Bridge. About five miles of this designated trout stream ...

There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...

Residents and nonresidents must obtain a free paddlefish permit in addition to a fishing license before fishing for paddlefish. The free permit is available at gooutdoorsoklahoma.com, Department ...

Three-toed box turtles reach just over six and one-half inches in carapace length. Adult males are slightly smaller than adult females. Hatchlings are about one and one-half inches in carapace length.

Residents and Nonresidents: A hunting license (see Licenses & Permits) or proof of exemption. Shotgun (conventional or muzzleloading), rifle (conventional or muzzleloading), handgun, archery equipment ...

The pond has one fish feeder. The east side of pond has park benches.

The following are brief descriptions of regulation changes. This summary of regulation changes is intended to be used as a reference only. You are required to be familiar with all the changes to ...

Large prairie lizards reach just over 3 inches in snout-vent length. Hatchlings are about three-fourths of an inch in snout-vent length. Prairie lizards occur throughout Oklahoma. Their North American ...

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***The adult nonresident 5-day hunting license is not valid for hunting turkey. Jan. 1-15: In addition to valid hunting license, hunters must possess a fall turkey license for current calendar year.

A mule deer's habits change with the season of the year, according to the kinds of plants that are available. In early spring the deer feast on the new growth of succulent grasses. This is the only ...