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Readers’ Photography Showcase Anchors July/August Outdoor Oklahoma Magazine
The highly anticipated 2022 Outdoor Oklahoma magazine’s Readers’ Photography Showcase issue is almost here! Did you enter your photos? And did your work win a spot in our Showcase?
Here Be Dragons
Biologist visits historic dragonfly location, commemorating a day of dragonfly discovery.
Smallmouth Bass Stream Angler Guide: Top Tips & Area Highlights
Don't pass up an opportunity to wet wade one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams for feisty smallmouth bass!
Survey of Oklahoma Lakes Bags Invasive Plants
Distribution and impact of invasive plants evaluated at 147 of the state’s lakes.
Watch Bats with the Wildlife Department
Registration for the popular Selman Bat Watches is now open! Mail your completed registration form by June 1.
Establishing Wildscape Water Sources
Water is a necessity for wildlife and is simple to provide. We offer four ideas for establishing water sources to your wildscape.
Tagged Pelican Photographed 950 Miles from Nest
Oklahoma photographer reported a tagged American white pelican and learned the bird’s origin story.
New Survey Efforts Launch this Spring
Wildlife Department partners with two universities and a conservation group to learn about and survey species of greatest conservation need.