Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is home to 60,000 acres of prairie, ancient granite mountains, fresh water lakes and an abundance of wildlife.

That included experts from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a helicopter crew from USDA Wildlife Services. Together, the group launched a quick-response effort to guide the animals back from ...

CHEROKEE -- A crystal-digging area that drew tourists to a national wildlife refuge will be closed throughout its 2008 season while federal officials determine whether any more vials of irritating ...

New law creates lottery system for out-of-state hunting permits Senate Bill 448 requires nonresident hunters to receive written permission from the state to use any refuge or wildlife management ...

Mountain lion hunting has been banned in Oklahoma for nearly 70 years, but select hunters may have the big cats in their crosshairs again if a proposed bill passes — and it seems likely to.

Supporters claim the new rules will help manage hunting pressure and protect public land access for Oklahoma residents. “The passage of Senate Bill 448 marks a significant step forward in safeguarding ...

Well Done Foundation Plugs 50th Orphan Well Nationwide, Marks First in Oklahoma in Collaboration with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service PR Newswire OKMULGEE, Okla., April 14, 2025 ...