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!
Fishing Fun in the Sun!
Don't let the summer pass without making fishing memories with family and friends!
The Health of our Fish Populations Depends on Flowing Water
While seemingly simple, flowing water is critical for many of the most sought-after fish species by anglers in Oklahoma.
Partnerships Help Build Habitat in Southeastern Oklahoma
Brian Price and Mark Jenison are relatively new Oklahoma landowners who have banded together to build habitat and make an impact on wildlife beyond their fence lines.
Building Monarch Habitat Takes a Village
Landowners, conservation agencies, and researchers partner to monitor monarch habitat conservation outcomes.
Are Crappie Right for My Pond?
For those willing to take the crappie leap, we offer a few tradeoffs and caveats to consider.
A Recipe for Pollinator Garden Success
Native blooms in a pollinator garden or field make for a pollinator’s all-you-can-eat buffet!
It's Family Fishing Time!
June is the best month of the year to take the family fishing or introduce someone new to the sport! Sunfish and catfish can be easily caught from the bank across the state!
Arkansas Snagger Catches Oklahoma Paddlefish
Arkansas angler snags banded Oklahoma paddlefish that traveled over 250 miles.
Centenarian Bigmouth Buffalo Blows Age Estimates Out of the Water
A study of bigmouth buffalo in Minnesota waters revealed the fish can live much longer than originally expected.