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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!

Perch vs. Percidae: How-To Catch Walleye & Saugeye

Perch is a common vernacular used in Oklahoma to identify sunfish, but the real perch family provides a unique fishing experience in Oklahoma.

Youth Hunter Cooks Up Hunting Season Plans in Short Order

This Oklahoma youth's speech about her quick but deep dive into hunting will inspire you to make the most of your time afield this fall!

National Dog Day - A Celebration We Can All Get Behind

Take a minute to reflect on the joy of having a dog in the hunt, then give your pup a treat. He deserves it.

How to Keep Your Bird Feeder Open for Business

Tips for keeping your bird feeder clean.

Fifty Fish Factoids

We've reeled in 50 fish factoids that share the story of Oklahoma's fishes from below the surface.

Split the Difference

Split shot can go a long way toward catching more fish!

Tackling Trophies with Non-Traditional Tackle

The dog days of summer are a fantastic time to ditch the rod and reel and try a different method of taking fish!

From Lake to Plate: Carp Cakes

We're putting a spin on generations-old concepts by introducing a recipe for carp cakes you can sink your teeth into.

Lake Carl Etling: A Fishing Excursion that's Off the Beaten Path

Lake Carl Etling in the Panhandle is a unique fishing destination with much to see.

Fishing Fun in the Sun!

Don't let the summer pass without making fishing memories with family and friends!