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Celebrate Pollinator Week

Learn how to create a wildscape for pollinators in your yard.

Read Landscaping for Wildlife

Photo:Jeremiah Zurenda

Tackle the Basics Adult Fishing Clinics

Learn casting, baiting, and more at a free hands-on clinic.

Snakes, Frogs and Turtles... Oh My!

Learn how to identify Oklahoma's reptile and amphibian species.

Photo:Julie LaFollette

EXPLORE OKLAHOMA'S GREAT OUTDOORS

Where to Hunt ➔

Find public hunting opportunities across ODWC's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

Where to Fish ➔

Find public fishing opportunities across Oklahoma.

Shooting Ranges ➔

Locate public shooting facilities with pistol, rifle, and archery ranges in WMAs near you.

Outdoor Journal

Hooked on Reading: ODWC's Wild Summer Reading List

Whether you're looking for a tale of adventure, a guide to birds and fishing, inspiration for cooking wild game, or a story that celebrates the outdoors, ODWC employees have you covered. Find a comfy reading spot and explore some of our staff's favorite summer reads.

Jun 22, 2026

Wild America

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’ve dug deep into field guides and reference books to find Oklahoma fish and wildlife that have a tie to our country’s history and heritage. From the red, white, and blue to those “officially” named in 1776, we’ve got dozens of wild America examples and trivia that are basically firecrackers for your brain.

Jun 18, 2026

Route 66: Where Wild Things Are

Between photo ops, diner food, and getting your proverbial kicks, keep an eye out for a roadside attraction that can be seen along every mile of Route 66 — wildlife! The famous highway offers a windshield-level view of Oklahoma’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity.

Jun 11, 2026