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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!
Using a Photo Point to Monitor a Year’s Growth
We visited a Lexington WMA photo point every month in 2024 to track the before and after views of a prescribed fire.
Seeing is Believing: Why High Visibility is Critical for Wild Turkeys
Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in dense vegetation. Habitat management, including thinning, prescribed burns, and selective grazing, can improve their safety and support their populations.
Five No-Nonsense Steps to Springtime Wild Mushroom Deliciousness!
If you're not hunting and frying morels, you're missing out on springtime vibes. Here's five steps to fried mushroom bliss!
Boost Turkey & Quail with Early Successional Management
Do you see turkey or quail on your property during certain months of the year but not all? There’s something going on, but what? Sometimes the answer can be complex; other times the solution is simple. For some, early successional management may be the key.
How Grazing Can Benefit Quail
Oklahoma has a long and storied history of being one of the leading states in beef cattle production, as well as being one of the leading states in numbers of bobwhite quail. And when applied correctly as a habitat management tool, the cow can greatly benefit the quail while benefitting herself and her owner’s bottom line.
Tiny Plant Makes for a Big Discovery
An avid naturalist discovered a federally threatened plant with the nickname “Tiny Tim” growing in Oklahoma for the first time.
Controlled Hunts: Yet More Ways to Up Your Odds
Additional features continue to be added to the Wildlife Department’s controlled hunts program.
Cackling Geese Tracked in Central Flyway Study
Researchers are tracking cackling geese wintering in a five-state study area to learn more about their movements and habitat preferences.
Four Tips for Topping Off Squirrel Season
With squirrel season coming to a close in just a matter of days, it’s crunch time. But you can still pull off a successful hunt. We’ve got four tips to help.