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A Closer Look at Patch-Burn Grazing for Livestock and Wildlife
Management practices like patch-burn grazing are beneficial for cattlemen and wildlife managers alike, increasing both the profitability of the livestock operation while also increasing the recreational value of the property.
Wild Double Take: American and Painted Ladies
Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike butterflies, the American and painted ladies.
ODWC Shooting Range Update
As shooting sports grow in popularity, see what the Wildlife Department is doing on WMAs to make sure there's a place for you to shoot.
We’ve Got Answers: Biologists Reply to Lizard FAQs
We checked in with biologists to answer a few of the Wildlife Department’s most frequently asked horned lizard questions and learn how to best help these well-loved reptiles.
Tinker Conservation Program Flies Past 20-Year Milestone
Research teams have been tracking and studying the Texas horned lizards at Oklahoma’s Tinker Air Force Base for two decades.
Paddlefish Angler Guide: Top Tips & Area Highlights
Fishing tips and top public destinations for paddlefish fishing in Oklahoma.
Celebrate #MothWeek by Sharing Your Sightings
Help shed light on Oklahoma's moth community by sharing your sightings this #MothWeek.
Wild Double Take: Watersnakes and Northern Cottonmouth
Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike snakes, watersnakes and the northern cottonmouth.
Biologist Gets Up with the Birds to Track Status & Trends
The longstanding Breeding Bird Survey gives insights into Oklahoma’s avian populations. We tagged along with a biologist to count birds in southeastern OK.