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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!

Listing Decision Expected Soon for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

A federal listing decision for the lesser prairie-chicken is expected by the end of May 2021.

Burn Season is Over, Right? Maybe Not!

Extending your "burn season" to the growing season, rather than just the dormant season, is another, potentially better, option depending upon your objectives.

Unpacking the Wildlife Department’s Landowner Assistance Options

The Wildlife Department can help navigate the many aspects of habitat management projects with its landowner assistance program.

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.

Oklahoma Artist Explores the Natural World with Pencil and Paper

Debby Kaspari finds artistic inspiration in nature, including the birds and plants she sketches from her Norman yard.

Spring Turkey Season is an Outdoor Adventure for Everyone

Here's the scoop on making the 2021 spring turkey season a success.

The Team Buck

We take a look into the importance and benefits of mentorship in the life of outdoorsmen.

The Muzzleloader Buck

Alyssa Bowen learned to shoot and began hunting at 18 when she first met now-husband Ryan Bowen. Ryan grew up in a family of generational hunters and when Alysa joined the...

Lunker Season

The pre-spawn period for largemouth bass often yield the biggest catches of the year.

Attracting Bats to Your Wildscape

We share tips for attracting bats, including installing and maintaining bat houses.