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Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt Speaks
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER • VOLUME 75 • NUMBER 6 About Hunting, Angling, Outdoors . . . . . . .2
2 Off the Beaten Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Pullout Section: 2020 Oklahoma
Wildlife Habitat Management Calendar . . 11

Surveyors Savor Sweet Success in
Study of Scarce Salamanders . . . . . . . .36
By Jena Donnell, Wildlife Diversity
Information Specialist
Mountain Lion Sightings Confirmed
30 Times Since 2002 in Oklahoma . . . . .38

Waterfowling Opens New World for
Bangladeshi Turned Sooner . . . . . . . . . .40
11 36 Immigrant, Local Mentor Helping Hunting
Tradition Endure
By Don P. Brown, Information and Education Specialist
Watchable Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
The Black-tailed Prairie Dog by Justin Veach,
Information Intern

ON THE COVER: Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt gives a thumbs up to the
40 48 state’s hunting and fishing opportunities as he enjoys bowhunting for
black bear in southeastern Oklahoma. He shares some insights about
hunting, fishing and conservation starting on Page 2.
(Photo by Blake Podhajsky/ODWC)

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