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Birding Open House

Learn more and register for the April 25 Birding Open House at Hackberry Flat WMA!

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Photo Competition Closing Soon!

Submit your best images by April 15 for the Outdoor Oklahoma magazine's Readers' Photography Showcase competition!

Photo:Stephen Ofsthun (2025 RPS Winner)

Share Your Sightings

Help biologists track Oklahoma's fish and wildlife by sharing the when and where details on your favorite nature app!

Photo:Annie Adkins

Outdoor Journal

Want a Great Hunting Partner? Start Now With Puppy School

Ask hunters why they hunt, and the answers are as varied as the seasons, a persistent pull that's hard to put into words. But ask one who hunts with a dog, and the answer comes without hesitation: "I love to see my dog work."

Mar 27, 2026

Black Bears Are Stirring After Winter Nap

While naturally shy of people and urban areas, black bears will sometimes travel many miles when searching for food, mates or new territory, and they can wind up in some unexpected places. Most bear sightings are in some way food-related and occur in spring and summer months.

Mar 19, 2026

Phenology

Phenology is an easy activity to help you become more attuned to the natural areas around you, including (maybe most importantly) your backyard! It’s as easy as marking dates on a calendar (either a virtual calendar on your mobile phone or a paper calendar).

Mar 19, 2026