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Outdoor Oklahoma Journal

This is the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal, where we're all about helping you pursue and engage in Oklahoma's vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Follow us for great hunting and fishing stories, wildlife features, insider information about unique opportunities, and tangible details on how to go out and be a hunter, angler, and conservationist. The outdoors are always open, so don't miss out!

Wildlife Department Embarks on Wild Turkey Research

Since severe drought conditions persisted across our state in 2012 and 2013, Oklahoma’s hunters and biologists have noticed what they feel is fewer turkeys roaming our diverse landscape. The Wildlife Department embarks on wild turkey research to find out why.

Tax Time Can Get a Little Wild

Don't forget to do your taxes — and don't forget the state's wildlife too!

Bermudagrass: A Not-So-Wildlife-Friendly Grass

Biologists share considerations for converting bermudagrass-dominated fields into quail-friendly habitat.

Migrating Whooping Cranes Expected to Make Spring Stops

Endangered whooping cranes will soon be migrating through Oklahoma to Canadian nesting grounds.

Survey Says: Private Landowners Benefit Oklahoma’s Wildlife

Oklahoma’s most influential habitat managers, private landowners, share their views.

Prepping for 74-Day Duck Season Takes Half a Year

Wetland Manager's Busiest Months Are During Duck Hunters Off-Season

Turkey Hunting Rules Change as Research Examines Slump

2022 Spring Turkey Season Marked by New Dates, Bag Limits for Hunters

Renewal Emerges Like Phoenix After Flames

Biologists use prescribed fire to improve habitat for the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

Attracting Amphibians and Reptiles to Your Wildscape

We share tips for managing amphibians and reptiles in a variety of settings.

Birdbath Tips

Water is an important part of any wildscaping plan.