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2026 Varsity Archery Results!

Check out the results of the 2026 Varsity Archery State competition!

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Explore Oklahoma Wildlife

From forests to prairies: explore Oklahoma’s wildlife with our field guide.

Photo:Stephen Ofsthun

2026 Hunting Season Dates

Plan for 2026 with this guide on next year's hunting season dates.

Photo:USFWS - Ally Hochstetler

Outdoor Journal

Birding builds a bond for biologist Mark Howery and bird-calling extraordinaire Samuel Henderson

Young Birder’s Amazing Talent Could Become His Life’s Calling

Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson, an autistic student with an extraordinary ability to mimic dozens of bird calls, gained national attention after a video of his school talent show performance went viral. His passion for birds has opened doors to new opportunities and inspired hopes of a future in conservation.

Feb 19, 2026

A man holds a duck with a brown body, green head, and white-ish bill in front of a yellow dog that is sitting on a truck tailgate.

Public Lands Hybrid Is Hunter’s One-in-a-Million Bird

A longtime duck hunter bagged what biologists suspect is a mallard – wood duck hybrid while hunting public lands in 2025. We dive into the science behind hybridization with the Wildlife Department’s migratory game bird technician to get a “behind-the-genes" look at this special hunt.

Feb 19, 2026

A greater roadrunner stands alert in a field of green.

MEEP! MEEP! All About the Roadrunner

From cartoon legend to real-life desert icon, the greater roadrunner is a lightning-fast, rattlesnake-hunting bird with surprising intelligence, beauty, and deep cultural history right here in Oklahoma. Read on to discover why this remarkable species stands out.

Feb 16, 2026