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Early Season Hunting is for the Does

Harvesting antlerless deer early in the season leads to benefits realized later.

'21-'22 Big Game Report

Impressive harvest statistics from the 2021-22 hunting seasons again prove that now is a great time to be an Oklahoma big game hunter.

Four Tips for Better Dove Hunting

These four steps will help you prepare for a successful dove hunt.

Wildlife Department Embarks on Wild Turkey Research

Since severe drought conditions persisted across our state in 2012 and 2013, Oklahoma’s hunters and biologists have noticed what they feel is fewer turkeys roaming our diverse landscape. The Wildlife Department embarks on wild turkey research to find out why.

Prepping for 74-Day Duck Season Takes Half a Year

Wetland Manager's Busiest Months Are During Duck Hunters Off-Season

Turkey Hunting Rules Change as Research Examines Slump

2022 Spring Turkey Season Marked by New Dates, Bag Limits for Hunters

Muzzleloader Homecoming

Muzzleloader season provides an early opportunity for whitetail deer hunters. Before the rest of deer gun season opens in Oklahoma muzzleloader hunters take to the woods.

The Story of Hunting: Featuring Ben Haff

One local waterfowler tells his take on why hunting in Oklahoma is such a valued pastime for him.

ANNUAL RACK MADNESS EVENT SLATED FOR MARCH 1!

Ever wonder how the deer, elk, pronghorn or black bear you bagged might stack up against the best of the state’s Cy Curtis Award winners? You can find out March 1 as Rack Madness returns live and in-person to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters.

Where Have All My Quail Gone?

How habitat changes have impacted quail.