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Trout Season Begins Nov. 1 at Six Seasonal Areas Statewide
If you haven't already, it's time to make trout fishing a priority.
Extra Waterfowl Hunting Days Set for Youth, Veterans, Active Military
Nov. 7 marks an important waterfowl hunting date for youth and military members. Here's why.
The Stars & Stripes Project: A Small but Impactful Way for Hunters and Anglers to Honor Veterans and Their Families
There's never been a better time to donate to a program that benefits veteran hunters and their families
How to Catch Trout
While Oklahoma supports two year-round trout fisheries, the Lower Illinois River and Lower Mountain Fork River, most anglers start thinking about trout November 1.
Meet Oklahoma's Bats
Whether you live in Oklahoma's prairies or forests, chances are high that you have bats as neighbors.
Muzzleloader Season Brings Modern Opportunities to Longtime Tradition
Why you can't miss muzzleloader season 2020.
Tales of Three Aquatic Explorers
World Migratory Fish Day celebrates the importance of free-flowing rivers and migratory fish. We share tales of three aquatic explorers.
Hunters in the Know Take a Doe
Your choice to harvest or pass on an animal has an impact at a local population level. Harvesting antlerless deer can help meet management goals.
Mentoring in the Outdoors
We take a look into the importance and benefits of mentorship in the life of young outdoorsmen.
Quail Numbers Decrease Statewide Over 2019, Surveys Show
2020 has been a rough year, and unfortunately the quail population is no exception,” said Tell Judkins, upland game bird biologist for the Wildlife Department