Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...

Fishing on Lake Eufaula remains steady as winter approaches, with anglers finding success across multiple species as water temperatures slowly cool. Crappie continue to be the hot ticket. Anglers are ...

The deer-mating season, known as the rut, is well underway in most of Oklahoma, as the bucks have been scrambling after the does in all areas of the state. Deer should be moving this coming Saturday, ...

When the temperatures drop, Oklahoma anglers know what it means... it’s saugeye season. These hardfighting hybrids of walleye and sauger thrive in cool water, making November one of the best times of ...

As temperatures drop and fishing trips slow down, now’s the time to show your gear and boat a little love. Proper winterization not only protects your investment but also makes it easier to hit the wa...

With antlerless deer harvest trending downwards the past few years, hunters are urged to take advantage of the state’s more liberal bag limits and more open days for antlerless harvest. There are seve...

Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...

Fishing at Eufaula Lake in Oklahoma is currently fair to good, with largemouth bass biting on crankbaits and plastic baits near brush, points, and shorelines. Catfish are good, particularly blue catfi...

With deer archery season underway and the popular gun season set to open Nov. 22, hunters are turning their attention to what’s happening in the woods and fields. Next week’s 2025 Rut Report from the ...

Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...

With hunting seasons in full swing for a number of species, newcomers may be asking about the best public hunting locations. We’ve got you covered with our “Where to Hunt” webpage on wildlifedepartmen...

First-place votes are in parentheses. 1. Ohio State (54) 2. Indiana (11) 3. Texas A&M (1) 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. Oregon 7. Ole Miss 8. BYU 9. Texas Tech 10. Notre Dame 11. Oklahoma 12. Virginia 13. ...

Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...

Oklahoma quail season is Nov. 8 - Feb. 15, and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has the latest outlook on what hunters might expect. The 2025-26 Quail Season Outlook is available now o...

David Youngblood and Steve Angle dominated the competition, reeling in 16.50 lbs with their four-fish limit to claim the top spot and a $2,855 check plus some impressive championship hardware. Their s...

The September/October issue of “Outdoor Oklahoma” magazine includes the latest Big Game Report from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation - available now online and in print. The 2024-25 de...

Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Muzzleloader: Oct 25, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • ...

October 24 & 25 MLF BFL October 25 & 26 XFL October 31 Oklahoma Bass Nation November 1 & 2 Toby Keith’s Fish Bowl November 1 & 2 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit November 8 Lawter’s Last Bass...

Hunters can help the Wildlife Department collect important data that is vital in making statewide deer management decisions by submitting photos of their deer jaws this fall. Submit photos through the...

Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation proposes changes in Title 800, the administrative rules that govern hunting, fishing and Wildlife Department operations. This year’s public ...