Spring turkey hunting is a joy for any hunter. The brilliant mating displays and loud calling make for an immersive and interactive hunting experience!

But equally critical are safety from predators, and a place to generate offspring.

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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Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in dense vegetation. Habitat management, including thinning, prescribed burns, and selective grazing, can improve their ...

West Gulf Coastal Plain: Pasture Area: 403,877 acres (163,443 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mainly represented by grazed pastures with non- native and grazing-tolerant species in the ...

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Southeastern Great Plains: Riparian Eastern Redcedar Woodland and Shrubland Area: 5,321 acres (2,153 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type is mapped on bottomland soils and circumscribes areas ...

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 ...

West Gulf Coastal Plain: Large River Bottomland Seasonally Flooded Hardwood Forest Area: 65,479 acres (26,498 ha) Description of Mapped Type: This type includes areas that are seasonally or ...