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McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area
If you ever find yourself going southbound on the Indian Nation turnpike, you'll likely notice a fairly abrupt change in the scenery about 25 miles south of McAlester. The Jac
Honobia and Three Rivers – A Pair of Southeast Oklahoma Gems
Three Rivers WMA, owned by Weyerhaeuser Company, covers about 450,000 acres in McCurtain and Pushmataha counties, while Honobia Creek WMA, owned by Hancock Natural Resource Gr
National Dog Day - A Celebration We Can All Get Behind
Take a minute to reflect on the joy of having a dog in the hunt, then give your pup a treat. He deserves it.
100 Volumes of Scientific Exchange and Information Sharing
The "Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science" highlight our state's history of scientific exchange and observations.
New Durable License Hard Card Designs Available Now
These durable cards hold up to nine hunting and fishing license privileges and fit in your wallet!
Wildlife Food for Thought: Ragweed
Some ragweed species are highly important and prized wildlife foods that deserve a second thought before any mowing or spraying regimen is employed for their control.
Spavinaw Wildlife Management Area: Get Close to Nature
Spavinaw Wildlife Management Area – Get Close to Nature
State's Oldest Wildlife Area Holds Some of the Rarest Birds
We followed biologists during the McCurtain County Wilderness Area's centennial year as they tracked endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers and worked to restore the forested habitat on which the birds rely.
Bounding After Texas Kangaroo Rats
Researchers with the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History searched for Texas kangaroo rats at nearly 200 sites to no avail.
Wildlife Watching Can Start with a Bird Feeder
Spending more time in nature doesn't necessarily mean a road trip to a national park or a long hike in the mountains. You can invite nature into your neighborhood with a simple bird feeder.