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Local Summer Fishing

Spend the summer fishing at one of ODWC's Close To Home locations.

Where To Fish

Waterfowl Stamp Design Competition

The winner receives $1,200. The deadline is Aug. 29.

Tag Your Ride!

Celebrate one of nine Oklahoma wildlife species and help support ODWC's Wildlife Diversity Program.

Outdoor Journal

Six Outdoor Ideas for Father's Day

Celebrate Father's Day outdoors! Take dad fishing, hit the shooting range, squirrel hunt, watch Outdoor Oklahoma together, take a hike or buy him something from the Outdoor Store. Have a memorable adventure together this Father's Day!

Jun 6, 2025

Rattlesnake at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photo by Jeremiah Zurenda

HOW TO: Avoid Unwanted Snake Encounters

Snakes aren’t on everyone’s must-see list, but the chances of an encounter increase as you spend more time in Outdoor Oklahoma. To get tips for avoiding negative snake encounters, we checked in with biologists and learned so much more about Oklahoma snakes.

May 15, 2025

A brown snake with a dark pattern coils and faces the camera.

Introducing Oklahoma’s Reptiles and Amphibians

Thanks to a mix of habitats and environmental conditions, Oklahoma’s reptiles and amphibians are 140 species strong. Learn more about resident turtles, snakes, salamanders, lizards, and frogs of our Wildlife Management Areas.

May 15, 2025