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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.

Two men and a woman stand on a boat with bows and arrows in hand.
Bowfishing as Research

The Wildlife Department partnered with Oklahoma Fish Stickers to learn about the impacts of bowfishing on native nongame fishes in a unique bowfishing tournament.

A whitetail buck is photographed just before it sprints away.
2023-24 Big Game Harvest Report

Oklahoma’s 2023-24 big game seasons continued to ride the trend of great success for many of those participating in the various seasons for white-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear.

A large raptor with dark wings and a white head and tail stretches its talons as it lands on a branch.
Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful

Oklahoma's bald eagle numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for eagle watching.

cutting deer meat photo
Venison: It's What's For Dinner!

There are numerous reasons to go deer hunting: the adventure, the tradition, the opportunity to connect with nature, and the nutritious meat it provides. As a family of four, having nutritious, self-harvested meat gives me peace of mind knowing we're eating healthy and saving money. This led me to explore the health benefits of deer meat.

Two blue and white swallows near a supplemental nest box
Woodworking for Wildlife: Nest Boxes

Lack of suitable nest sites often prevents wildlife – primarily birds – from utilizing otherwise good habitat. Nest boxes can be added as a habitat supplement.

A raccoon is in a snowy tree looking towards the camera.
Raccoons and Canine Distemper

Canine distemper virus can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or density-dependent outbreaks. There has been a recent increase in reports concerning raccoons with symptoms of canine distemper virus in the northeast region of Oklahoma. The following information will help to educate those who could have this experience.

A brown spider with multiple spiderlings on its back.
These Species Put the EEK! In Ecology

We share ecological stories of five eek-worthy species.

Three mule deer are standing and grazing in a field.
What is Mule Deer Habitat?

The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.

A brown and black spider perches between two green leaves with an insect held between its front legs.
Spinning Good Vibes

A biologist is spinning good spider vibes with facts and identification tips to help people take spider encounters in stride.

A corkboard showing to look-alike burying beetles with black and orange markings.
Wild Double Take: Burying Beetles

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike beetles, the American and margined burying beetles.