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All About Oklahoma's Amazing Spiders

Join us, May 31 at Hackberry Flat for a spider-filled morning.

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Are You BearWise?

Learn how to coexist with Oklahoma black bears.

Photo:Desiree Cline

Waterfowl Stamp Design Competition

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

Outdoor Journal

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

Six Outdoor Ideas for Mother's Day

Celebrate Mother's Day outdoors! Take mom fishing, plant a redbud tree, hit the shooting range, go birdwatching, cook a wild meal, or create wildlife art together. Have a memorable adventure with nature together!

Apr 23, 2025