Whooping Crane Migration

Look out for federally endangered whooping cranes as they migrate through the state. Share your sightings!

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Attention Hunters
Please check your county for burn bans before going afield.
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Learn To Hunt: Upland Bird

Join experts on Nov. 6 from ODWC and NWTF as they discuss the basics of upland bird hunting!

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2024 Youth Creative Writing Competition

Oklahoma students ages 11-17 can write to win amazing hunting opportunities! Deadline is Friday, Nov. 15!

Outdoor Journal

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What is Mule Deer Habitat?

The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.

Oct 28, 2024

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Spinning Good Vibes

A biologist is spinning good spider vibes with facts and identification tips to help people take spider encounters in stride.

Oct 24, 2024

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Wild Double Take: Burying Beetles

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike beetles, the American and margined burying beetles.

Oct 24, 2024

(10/25 ) Poor Conditions Cited in Trout Stocking Delay to Dec. 1

(10/09 ) Wildlife Commissioners Get Good News About Quail, Pheasant Survey Results

(10/08 ) Public Hearing on Nov. 7 Among Three Ways to Comment on Proposed Rule Changes

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Explore Oklahoma's Wildlife Management Areas

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GOING OUTDOORS?

We want to see your adventure! Be sure to take photos and share them with us!

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Harvested 10/01/2024 at: Keystone WMA

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Kaden Woodard

Harvested in: Ellis County

Darrell Ethridge

Caught 09/20/2024 at: Ellsworth Lake

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Caught 09/24/2024 at: Heyburn Lake

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Watch 4914 Outdoor Oklahoma (Become an Oklahoma Game Warden, Farm Pond Fishing, Quail Wing Research) on YouTube.

4914 Outdoor Oklahoma (Become an Oklahoma Game Warden, Farm Pond Fishing, Quail Wing Research)

Species Spotlight

Ringed Salamander

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Ringed Salamander

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