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Watch Bats with the Wildlife Department
Registration for the popular Selman Bat Watches is now open! Mail your completed registration form by June 1.
Establishing Wildscape Water Sources
Water is a necessity for wildlife and is simple to provide. We offer four ideas for establishing water sources to your wildscape.
Tagged Pelican Photographed 950 Miles from Nest
Oklahoma photographer reported a tagged American white pelican and learned the bird’s origin story.
New Survey Efforts Launch this Spring
Wildlife Department partners with two universities and a conservation group to learn about and survey species of greatest conservation need.
Wildlife Department Embarks on Wild Turkey Research
Since severe drought conditions persisted across our state in 2012 and 2013, Oklahoma’s hunters and biologists have noticed what they feel is fewer turkeys roaming our diverse landscape. The Wildlife Department embarks on wild turkey research to find out why.
Tax Time Can Get a Little Wild
Don't forget to do your taxes — and don't forget the state's wildlife too!
Bermudagrass: A Not-So-Wildlife-Friendly Grass
Biologists share considerations for converting bermudagrass-dominated fields into quail-friendly habitat.
Migrating Whooping Cranes Expected to Make Spring Stops
Endangered whooping cranes will soon be migrating through Oklahoma to Canadian nesting grounds.