Snakes, Frogs and Turtles... Oh My!

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

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Local Summer Fishing

Spend the summer fishing at one of ODWC's Close To Home locations.

Waterfowl Stamp Design Competition

The winner receives $1,200. The deadline is Aug. 29.

Outdoor Journal

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Trees on Pond Dam: Cut Them or Leave Them?

Why does it matter if trees are growing on a pond dam? What’s the problem anyway?

Jul 11, 2025

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Carrying On the Hunting Dog Tradition

Dogs have been loyal hunting partners for generations, helping retrieve, flush, and track game. As hunters pass down their traditions, now is a great time to honor and continue the legacy of hunting with dogs.

Jul 3, 2025

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Streams Program Kicks Off Summer Sampling with Seines and Shockers

The Wildlife Department never misses a chance to celebrate a season opener, but this summer’s start of the Streams Program’s community sampling efforts is especially exciting as it marks a decade of data collection of Oklahoma’s fish and streams habitat.

Jun 26, 2025

(06/23 ) Selected Photographers' Stunning Work to Appear in Outdoor Oklahoma

(06/13 ) Wildlife Commission Passes Rules for Nonresident Hunters, Public Hunting Lands

(06/11 ) Wildlife Commission Greets New Member Eric Chapman

(06/10 ) Mountain Lion Kittens Confirmed in Oklahoma

(04/24 ) Fight the Urge to “Rescue” Errant Young Wildlife

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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!

Clay Benton with his harvested Oklahoma Turkey

Clay Benton

Harvested in: Jackson County

Ben Fletcher with his harvested Oklahoma quail

Ben Fletcher

Harvested 12/21/2024 at: Packsaddle WMA

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Tripp Mason / Spotted gar

Caught 06/17/2025 in: Cleveland County

Joshue Vera

Caught 06/29/2025 at: Overholser

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Watch Outdoor Oklahoma 4950 (Turkey Hunt, Deer Hunt, Stream Fishing) Happy Fathers Day on YouTube.

Outdoor Oklahoma 4950 (Turkey Hunt, Deer Hunt, Stream Fishing) Happy Fathers Day

Species Spotlight

Swift Fox

Photo by: Larry D. Brown/RPS 2020

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