2022-2023 Big Game Harvest Report
This past season, Oklahoma’s big game hunters set several harvest records — again! A new mark was set for overall deer harvest in the state; hunters reported taking 134,158 combined in all 2022-23 deer seasons.
The Pros and Cons of Food Plots
A common misconception is that managing habitat for wildlife requires food plantings or a food plot. Conversely, good wildlife management does not require food plantings and, likewise, food plantings alone are not indicative of good wildlife management.
ODWC Shooting Range Update
As shooting sports grow in popularity, see what the Wildlife Department is doing on WMAs to make sure there's a place for you to shoot.
Managing for Deer Bedding Areas
Deer bedding areas can be a great addition to other habitat management practices to attract and hold deer more closely on a single property.
No Trespassing: Tips for Posting a Property
Oklahoma State Game Warden Jacob Harriet explains our state's trespassing laws and how to best post your property.
Outdoor Oklahoma TV Embarks On Its 48th Season
Outdoor Oklahoma, the acclaimed television show highlighting Oklahoma's abundant fishing, hunting, and wildlife-watching experiences, is gearing up for its historic 48th season on the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA).
Taking State's Reptiles, Amphibians Requires License
As with other laws, reptile and amphibian regulations have evolved through the years. Today, the license required depends on where the animal is collected.
Managing Wildlife in Oklahoma’s Diverse Regions
We visit with biologists near Oklahoma Mesonet stations receiving the lowest and highest rainfall amounts in 2022 to learn how the Wildlife Department meets its habitat management goals and adapts to wildly different conditions.
The Importance of Shrub Cover for Quail
Are some shrubs better than others? What should a suitable shrub thicket look like for quail and how many should be there? We discuss the importance of shrub cover for quail.