Learn To Hunt: Trapping

Join experts from ODWC and NWTF on Dec. 4 as they discuss the basics of furbearer trapping!

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Attracting Birds to Your Backyard

Want to see more birds in your yard this year? Read ODWC's guide to learn how to attract them for your birding pleasure.

Photo:Kelly Adams

Outdoor Journal

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Simulated Bowfishing Tournament Gives Insights to Sport

The Wildlife Department partnered with Oklahoma Fish Stickers to learn about the impacts of bowfishing on native nongame fishes in a unique bowfishing tournament.

Nov 19, 2024

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2023-24 Big Game Harvest Report

Oklahoma’s 2023-24 big game seasons continued to ride the trend of great success for many of those participating in the various seasons for white-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear.

Nov 14, 2024

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Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful

Oklahoma's bald eagle numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for eagle watching.

Nov 12, 2024

(10/31 ) Cimarron County SSA Enlarged After Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Dead Deer

(10/25 ) Poor Conditions Cited in Trout Stocking Delay to Dec. 1

(10/09 ) Wildlife Commissioners Get Good News About Quail, Pheasant Survey Results

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Kasie Harriet

Harvested in: Lincoln County

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Myles Sammons

Harvested in: Logan County

Terry Taylor

Caught 10/22/2024 at: El Reno Lake

Melinda Bigler

Caught 10/26/2024 at: Kaw Lake

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Watch 4920 Outdoor Oklahoma Deer 101 part 1 on YouTube.

4920 Outdoor Oklahoma Deer 101 part 1

Species Spotlight

Swift Fox

Photo by: Larry D. Brown/RPS 2020

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