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Next Year's Hunting Season Dates

How and when Oklahoma's hunting season dates are set can get complicated. But for the most part, hunting seasons are either on the same date or the same weekend every year.

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How Waterfowlers Can Help Prevent Spread of ANS

Duck and goose hunters have a role to play in helping to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic nuisance species. Here are some ways they can help.

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Missed Hunting Opportunities

Lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors exist on Oklahoma's wildlife management areas.

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Wild Double Take: Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike raptors, the Cooper’s and sharp-shinned hawks.

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Wild Double Take: Swift and Gray Foxes

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike foxes, the swift and gray foxes.

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Bird Feeding Tips

We share tips for maintaining a bird feeding station.

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Wild Double Take: Buffalofish and Carp

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike fish, buffalofish and carp

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Wild Double Take: American and Painted Ladies

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike butterflies, the American and painted ladies.

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Small Game: A Guide for Hunters

Small game hunting is due for a resurgence.

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Wild Double Take: Watersnakes and Northern Cottonmouth

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike snakes, watersnakes and the northern cottonmouth.