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Below are all the recent Outdoor Oklahoma Journals along with a search option to find a journal related to your subject of interest.

A group of invasive red cedars against a blue sky.
Redcedar Removal a Big First Step to Improving Habitat

Eastern redcedar trees are taking over Oklahoma's landscape and destroying wildlife habitat. Learn how redcedar removal can restore native plants, conserve water, and bring wildlife back to your property.

A whitetail buck stands in a green forest.
Increase Your Winning Odds for Controlled Hunts

Study last year's stats, stack preference points, and add extra hunt choices to maximize your odds at scoring one of Oklahoma's 5,000+ exclusive controlled hunt permits, including trophy elk, whitetail, and pronghorn opportunities.

Harvestmen on a leaf at Neil Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Watchable Wildlife: Daddy Longlegs

Think you know the truth about daddy longlegs? The world's most venomous spider myth might be more complicated than you think — discover what these mysterious creatures really are, how they defend themselves, and why you might actually want them around.

Hunting do walking through field
Want a Great Hunting Partner? Start Now With Puppy School

Ask hunters why they hunt, and the answers are as varied as the seasons, a persistent pull that's hard to put into words. But ask one who hunts with a dog, and the answer comes without hesitation: "I love to see my dog work."

An Oklahoma black bear climbs over a log.
Black Bears Are Stirring After Winter Nap

While naturally shy of people and urban areas, black bears will sometimes travel many miles when searching for food, mates or new territory, and they can wind up in some unexpected places. Most bear sightings are in some way food-related and occur in spring and summer months.

4 Seasons Tree
Phenology

Phenology is an easy activity to help you become more attuned to the natural areas around you, including (maybe most importantly) your backyard! It’s as easy as marking dates on a calendar (either a virtual calendar on your mobile phone or a paper calendar). 

Open prairie landscape with tall golden grasses, scattered shrubs, and a tree line in the distance under a clear sky.
“What’s Next” After Purchasing Land for Wildlife?

Many outdoor enthusiasts long for the chance to own and manage land for wildlife recreation and, whether the property is large or small, knowing what to do or where to start can be incredibly important to help in achieving the desired goals.

A photograph of poaching evidence. A yellow evidence marker with the number two on it is next to an empty shotgun shell on grass.
Homegrown Training Academy Yields Superior State Game Wardens

Think you have to leave Oklahoma to find the best fish and wildlife law enforcement training in the U.S.? Think again. The Oklahoma Game Warden Academy is officially raising the bar for the entire nation.

Birding builds a bond for biologist Mark Howery and bird-calling extraordinaire Samuel Henderson
Young Birder’s Amazing Talent Could Be His Life’s Calling

Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson, a young birder with an extraordinary ability to mimic dozens of bird calls, gained national attention after a video of his school talent show performance went viral. His passion for birds has opened doors to new opportunities and inspired hopes of a future in conservation.

A man holds a duck with a brown body, green head, and white-ish bill in front of a yellow dog that is sitting on a truck tailgate.
Public Lands Hybrid Is Hunter’s One-in-a-Million Bird

A longtime duck hunter bagged what biologists suspect is a mallard – wood duck hybrid while hunting public lands in 2025. We dive into the science behind hybridization with the Wildlife Department’s migratory game bird technician to get a “behind-the-genes" look at this special hunt.