2024 Youth Creative Writing Competition

Oklahoma students ages 11-17 can write to win amazing hunting opportunities! Deadline is Friday, Nov. 15!

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Upcoming Kaw WMA "Open House"

On Saturday, Oct. 12 you can shoot clay targets at the newly built shooting range, explore Kaw WMA, attend a small game workshop and more!

Applications Are Open!

Young waterfowl hunters can apply to participate in special guided waterfowl hunts. Apply by November 3.

Outdoor Journal

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Down and Dirty with Dung Beetles

It’s hard to imagine anyone or anything searching far and wide for good poop, but that’s just what dung beetles do. And not just any dung will do, they seek to find the best.

Oct 7, 2024

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Highlights from Oklahoma’s History of Herpetology

The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.

Sep 26, 2024

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Youth Deer Gun Season Tips: A Guide for Youth & Parents

This year could be better than ever for youth hunters. The full scoop on how to "go out and do" the youth deer gun season, for kids and adult mentors.

Sep 24, 2024

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

(10/08 ) Public Hearing on Nov. 7 Among Three Ways to Comment on Proposed Rule Changes

(10/08 ) Upland Update: Quail Boom Expected Based on Surveys

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Tripp Mason

Harvested in: Haskell County

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Harvested in: Custer County

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Caught 09/18/2024 at: Kid's Lake

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Caught 09/10/2024 at: Heyburn Lake

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