Whooping Crane Migration

Look out for federally endangered whooping cranes as they migrate through the state. Share your sightings!

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Attention Hunters
Please check your county for burn bans before going afield.
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Learn To Hunt: Upland Bird

Join experts on Nov. 6 from ODWC and NWTF as they discuss the basics of upland bird hunting!

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2024 Youth Creative Writing Competition

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

Outdoor Journal

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These Species Put the EEK! In Ecology

We share ecological stories of five eek-worthy species.

Oct 31, 2024

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What is Mule Deer Habitat?

The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.

Oct 28, 2024

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Spinning Good Vibes

A biologist is spinning good spider vibes with facts and identification tips to help people take spider encounters in stride.

Oct 24, 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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Explore Oklahoma's Wildlife Management Areas

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GOING OUTDOORS?

We want to see your adventure! Be sure to take photos and share them with us!

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keegan custar

Harvested 10/01/2024 at: Keystone WMA

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Kaden Woodard

Harvested in: Ellis County

G Ring

Caught 10/04/2024 at: Purcell Lake

Roman Bintz

Caught 09/29/2024 at: Ponca, Lake

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Watch 4914 Outdoor Oklahoma (Become an Oklahoma Game Warden, Farm Pond Fishing, Quail Wing Research) on YouTube.

4914 Outdoor Oklahoma (Become an Oklahoma Game Warden, Farm Pond Fishing, Quail Wing Research)

Species Spotlight

White-throated Sparrow. Photo by Greg Jaeger/RPS 2020

Photo by: Greg Jaeger/RPS 2020

White-throated Sparrow

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