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Birding Open House

Learn more and register for the April 25 Birding Open House at Hackberry Flat WMA!

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Photo Competition Closing Soon!

Submit your best images by April 15 for the Outdoor Oklahoma magazine's Readers' Photography Showcase competition!

Photo:Stephen Ofsthun (2025 RPS Winner)

Share Your Sightings

Help biologists track Oklahoma's fish and wildlife by sharing the when and where details on your favorite nature app!

Photo:Annie Adkins

Outdoor Journal

Watchable Wildlife: Daddy Longlegs

Think you know the truth about daddy longlegs? The world's most venomous spider myth might be more complicated than you think — discover what these mysterious creatures really are, how they defend themselves, and why you might actually want them around.

Apr 2, 2026

Want a Great Hunting Partner? Start Now With Puppy School

Ask hunters why they hunt, and the answers are as varied as the seasons, a persistent pull that's hard to put into words. But ask one who hunts with a dog, and the answer comes without hesitation: "I love to see my dog work."

Mar 27, 2026

Black Bears Are Stirring After Winter Nap

While naturally shy of people and urban areas, black bears will sometimes travel many miles when searching for food, mates or new territory, and they can wind up in some unexpected places. Most bear sightings are in some way food-related and occur in spring and summer months.

Mar 19, 2026