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Six Outdoor Ideas for Father's Day
Celebrate Father's Day outdoors! Take dad fishing, hit the shooting range, squirrel hunt, watch Outdoor Oklahoma together, take a hike or buy him something from the Outdoor Store. Have a memorable adventure together this Father's Day!
HOW TO: Avoid Unwanted Snake Encounters
Snakes aren’t on everyone’s must-see list, but the chances of an encounter increase as you spend more time in Outdoor Oklahoma. To get tips for avoiding negative snake encounters, we checked in with biologists and learned so much more about Oklahoma snakes.
Introducing Oklahoma’s Reptiles and Amphibians
Thanks to a mix of habitats and environmental conditions, Oklahoma’s reptiles and amphibians are 140 species strong. Learn more about resident turtles, snakes, salamanders, lizards, and frogs of our Wildlife Management Areas.
Six Outdoor Ideas for Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day outdoors! Take mom fishing, plant a redbud tree, hit the shooting range, go birdwatching, cook a wild meal, or create wildlife art together. Have a memorable adventure with nature together!
Using a Photo Point to Monitor a Year’s Growth
We visited a Lexington WMA photo point every month in 2024 to track the before and after views of a prescribed fire.
Seeing is Believing: Why High Visibility is Critical for Wild Turkeys
Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in dense vegetation. Habitat management, including thinning, prescribed burns, and selective grazing, can improve their safety and support their populations.
Highlights from Oklahoma’s History of Herpetology
The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.
Five No-Nonsense Steps to Springtime Wild Mushroom Deliciousness!
If you're not hunting and frying morels, you're missing out on springtime vibes. Here's five steps to fried mushroom bliss!
Boost Turkey & Quail with Early Successional Management
Do you see turkey or quail on your property during certain months of the year but not all? There’s something going on, but what? Sometimes the answer can be complex; other times the solution is simple. For some, early successional management may be the key.
How Grazing Can Benefit Quail
Oklahoma has a long and storied history of being one of the leading states in beef cattle production, as well as being one of the leading states in numbers of bobwhite quail. And when applied correctly as a habitat management tool, the cow can greatly benefit the quail while benefitting herself and her owner’s bottom line.