Applications Are Open!

Young waterfowl hunters can apply to participate in special guided waterfowl hunts. Apply by November 3.

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Learn To Hunt: Muzzleloading

Join experts from ODWC and NWTF on Oct. 23 as they discuss the basics of muzzleloading!

Monarch Butterflies Are On The Move!

Join us for monarch tagging and roost watches at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area in early October.

Photo:Lynn Hill

Outdoor Journal

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Highlights from Oklahoma’s History of Herpetology

The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.

Sep 26, 2024

Girl with harvested doe in the field.

Youth Deer Gun Season Tips: A Guide for Youth & Parents

This year could be better than ever for youth hunters. The full scoop on how to "go out and do" the youth deer gun season, for kids and adult mentors.

Sep 24, 2024

A man and his niece (both wearing hunter orange) are looking at and discussing about the deer that the niece recently harvested.

Deer Licenses Just Got an Upgrade

If you have an annual hunting license, then a single deer license is all you need for a full bag limit of deer. Read on for details.

Sep 20, 2024

(10/01 ) Duck Stamp Design Contest Winner Named

(09/13 ) Wildlife Commission Receives Updates in Northwest Region

(08/28 ) Hunting Seasons Kick Off Sept. 1 Statewide

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Explore Oklahoma's Wildlife Management Areas

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Tripp Mason

Harvested in: Haskell County

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Kasie Harriet

Harvested in: Custer County

Funk E. Fisherman

Caught 08/17/2024 at: Shawnee Twin Lakes

Drew D.

Caught 08/07/2024 at: Lower Illinois River PFHA

Outdoor Oklahoma TV

Watch OUTDOOR OKLAHOMA 4913 (Prehistoric WMA, Game Warden Ride-a-Long) on YouTube.

4913 OUTDOOR OKLAHOMA (Prehistoric WMA, Game Warden Ride-a-Long)

Species Spotlight

American alligator at Red Slough WMA. Photo by Jena Donnell

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American Alligator

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