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  A Field Guide to Oklahoma's Amphibians and Reptiles
By Greg Sievert & Lynnette Sievert
Published by The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Oklahoma’s Amphibians and Reptiles introduces readers to all160 species and subspecies of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders in Oklahoma. Colored tabs make it easy to flip to each category of animal. Colored photographs, range maps and species descriptions help the reader identify and learn about the state’s amphibians and reptiles. This book is great for parents, students, educators, gardeners, sportsmen and others who spend time enjoying Oklahoma’s outdoors.

 To view an excerpt from the book click here.
Turtles        Snakes        Lizards             Frogs         Salamanders

Item WD-14 -
$16   (Bulk quantity of 20 or more books sells for $10 p/book.)

  Landscaping for Wildlife: A Guide to the Southern Great Plains
Bring your property to life. Find everything you need to know about attracting birds, butterflies, turtles and other wildlife in this full-color, 224-page landscaping guidebook. You’ll find useful instructions for meeting water needs, feeding preferences and nesting requirements for wildlife found in the Southern Great Plains, with specific emphasis on Oklahoma species. Enjoy the detailed diagrams and plant listings that accompany book photographs and illustrations in addition to woodworking diagrams and lists of plant and seed companies. This book was compiled with the most up-to-date “wildscaping” information available. To view an excerpt from the book click here.
Item WD-1 -
$17.50 
 

Butterflies of Oklahoma, Kansas and North Texas
Authors John M. Dole, Walter B. Gerard, and John M. Nelson
Butterfly guide book introduces readers to 100 butterfly species found in the Southern Great Plains. This complete (282-page) and compact (5”x7”) user-friendly guide includes identification, rearing tips, viewing hotspots and useful butterfly gardening and photography ho-to’s. Fits easily in daypacks, car consoles or glove compartments!   
Item WD-2 -- $18.00

birds.jpg (36573 bytes)   Birds of North America
Can you name that little brown bird sitting on your windowsill? How about the bright yellow one that’s down by the lake? This 360-page book is brimming with color illustrations, range maps and descriptions to help you sort out the hundreds of bird species found in Oklahoma.
Item WD-9 — $13
  Attracting Birds
Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or just enjoy seeing birds at the backyard feeder, this 20-page booklet is for you. Packed with information, this guide details types of feeders, seeds, winter foods, watering and more.
Item WD-8 — $2
  The Bat House Builder’s Handbook
Once bats were popular only during Halloween, but these nocturnal mammals are now enjoying their place in the conservation limelight. This 34-page book provides plans for building bat houses, discusses research on species that use bat houses and just about everything else a bat fan should know.
Item WD-5 — $7.50
  Cy Curtis Awards Program Deer Record Book
Is your name in the record book? Want to find out where the big ones have been hiding? This up-to-date book contains the hall of fame of trophy deer harvested in Oklahoma since 1972.  The state record book is updated every July. If your deer is accepted into the Cy Curtis program after July 1 of the current year your information will not appear in the state record book until it is printed in July of the following year.


Item OS-12 — $10.

  Oklahoma Furbearers
Full-color photography and insights to life histories highlight this nifty little booklet. The state’s most popular fur-bearing animals are covered in its 20 pages.
Item OS-3 — $1.00
  Waterfowl Identification in the Central Flyway
Become a waterfowl identification expert. Waterfowl ID booklets are available upon request at the Department's Oklahoma City or Jenks offices or $2 by mail.
  Bobwhite Quail in Oklahoma
This handbook is for quail enthusiasts of all kinds — hunters, landowners and do-it-yourself game managers. This 40-page, full-color booklet contains tips for habitat improvements and everything you should know about the natural history of Oklahoma’s most popular upland game bird.
Item OS-4 — $5.
  Managing Pond Fisheries in Oklahoma
Whether you own a pond or just like to fish in ponds, you'll want to own this booklet. This 44-page publication includes full-color photos and texts on pond construction, placement of structure, controlling vegetation, proper levels of fish harvest, and much more!
Item OS-9 — $3
  Department Lakes
Some of the best fishing in Oklahoma is found on small lakes. The Wildlife Department owns 15 of these angling jewels around the state, including one that produced a state record largemouth bass in the late 1980s! Contour maps and lake information are available online at Department Lakes.
  Outdoor Oklahoma Magazine
Start enjoying a full year (six big issues) of hunting, fishing, natural history, camping and much more when you subscribe to Outdoor Oklahoma magazine. Subscribe for yourself, or a friend.  Print out mail in subscription form or you can order your magazine instantly.
Item OS-10 — $10 One Year, $18 Two Years, $25 Three Years