After a nearly 3-year absence from its headquarters at the state capitol, Oklahoma’s Department of Wildlife Conservation is returning Monday.
Flood damage caused the $16 million renovation project at 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd, forcing the department to move operations to a temporary location at NE 36 and Martin Luther King Ave. next to the 45th Infantry Division Museum.
“We are excited to welcome the public to the Wildlife Department’s reconstructed headquarters,” said J.D. Strong, Director of the Wildlife Department. “This place will be a source of pride for our sportsmen that paid for it, not to mention a destination spot within the Capitol complex to showcase and learn more about Oklahoma’s great outdoors. Not only is it a great place for hunters and anglers to come get a license, but it’s also a cool office for our amazing employees to work in every day.”
The public entrance to the renovated headquarters is at the building’s northwestern corner, and parking is in the lot west of the building.
Visitors needing to conduct business with the Wildlife Department, including buying hunting and fishing licenses, should now visit the permanent location just south of the State Capitol.
While currently open for business, the Department is planning to hold a public open house in the near future.