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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Attention Hunters
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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!

Applications Are Open!

Young waterfowl hunters can apply to participate in special guided waterfowl hunts. Apply by November 3.

Outdoor Journal

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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

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Habitat Highlight: Ozark Glades

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Ozark glades, their ecological importance, and the ongoing efforts to protect and restore these incredible natural spaces.

Oct 21, 2024

(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

(10/08 ) Upland Update: Quail Boom Expected Based on Surveys

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Explore Oklahoma's Wildlife Management Areas

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keegan custar

Harvested 10/01/2024 at: Keystone WMA

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Kaden Woodard

Harvested in: Ellis County

Donald Martin

Caught 09/07/2024 at: Ellsworth Lake

Garrett Ligons

Caught 09/14/2024 at: Ponca, 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

Dekay's browsnake. ODWC Photo.

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Dekay's Brownsnake

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