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Tackle the Basics Adult Fishing Clinics

Learn casting, baiting, and more at a free hands-on clinic.

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All About Oklahoma's Amazing Spiders

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Outdoor Journal

Shells that Tell: Photos Show Turtles' Staying Power

In 2018, Piedmont resident Thomas Hall rummaged in his pocket for his phone and snapped a picture directly above an ornate box turtle he had found in his backyard. He's since documented several turtles using the space, identifying individuals by their unique shell pattern.

May 14, 2026

Tackle the Basics: Zero Experience Required

ODWC's Tackle the Basics adult fishing clinics are taking place all summer. And with zero experience required, they are perfect for beginners.

May 10, 2026

Are Pure Grasslands Good for Quail?

Pure grassland sounds ideal, but quail need more than grass. A diverse mix of native grasses, forbs, shrubs, and flowering plants provides the food, cover, and habitat quail need to thrive. Diversity beats monoculture every time.

May 4, 2026