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Outdoor Oklahoma Journal

This is the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal, where we're all about helping you pursue and engage in Oklahoma's vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Follow us for great hunting and fishing stories, wildlife features, insider information about unique opportunities, and tangible details on how to go out and be a hunter, angler, and conservationist. The outdoors are always open, so don't miss out!

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Chapter 5 - Fish Identification

Being able to correctly identify fish is an important part of fishing. A responsible angler knows the fishing regulations and understands how many fish of each species can be kept, as well as the size a fish must be before it can be kept.

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Chapter 4 - Fishing Techniques

This chapter covers some basic fishing techniques that will help you land your first fish. There are hundreds of different fishing techniques, and it takes years of experience for any angler to master them.

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Oklahoma Deer Hunting Accolades

See what hunters everywhere are saying about the outstanding deer hunting in the state of Oklahoma.

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Wild Double Take: Bald and Golden Eagles

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike raptors, bald and golden eagles.

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Many Hands Make Conservation Work

Conservation partnerships help further each partner’s mission while ultimately making a positive impact on Oklahoma’s natural resources and people who enjoy the outdoors.

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Chapter 3 - Knots and Casting Techniques

This chapter covers basic knot tying and basic casting with a spincast.

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Chapter 2 - Fishing tackle and Supplies

Fishing tackle, supplies and equipment are essential to the success of any angler. This chapter covers rod, reel, and lure selection.

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Chapter 1 - Oklahoma Sport Fishing

An overview of the Fishing in the Schools program and the history of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's involvement in aquatic resources.

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What Exactly Is Edge Habitat and Why Is It Important

Though the definition of edge requires qualifiers, the concept of edge and the practice of edge management remains important for wildlife habitat management in its entirety.

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Hybrid Striped Bass for your Farm Pond

Considerations for stocking hybrid striped bass in your pond.