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1.4 Million Reasons to Get Outside

To help make sure our strong outdoor traditions continue, the Wildlife Department manages 1.4 million acres. Each acre serves as a reason to get outside!

Resources for Building Plant ID Skills

A better understanding of Oklahoma’s plant communities can guide wildlife management strategies.

An Oklahoma Quail Restoration Success Story

Proof that quail numbers can rebound as a result of an aggressive habitat approach can be found on Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area.

Log into Zoom Meetings from Outdoor Oklahoma

Invite nature to your next meeting with a Zoom virtual background.

What's in a Wing? What ODWC Biologists Can Learn through Quail Wing Collection

Hunters who harvest quail from select WMAs in western Oklahoma are asked to donate a wing from each bird for ODWC research.

Stunning Nature Photos Featured in Outdoor Oklahoma

One hundred photographs give a hint at what could await you in Outdoor Oklahoma.

Video: How To Prepare A Hummingbird Feeder

Hummingbirds delight Oklahomans every year. Here's how you can get a closer look while safely feeding them in your own yard.

The Primarily Problematic Callery Pear Tree

We share control options and alternate plants for a common invasive plant, the callery pear.

Controlling Cattails in Your Pond

Cattails aren't necessarily bad plants to have in a pond, but can be stubborn to control after they become established.

Chasing Butterflies

Seeking a secretive skipper