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The Quest For All Birds On Permit
Their hunting goal was to harvest a bird from every category listed on the federal Harvest Information Program permit.
New Game Warden Learns Every Day Differs
Jacob Harriet has been a Game Warden with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for less than a year and already enjoys the varied schedule that comes with the job.
Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks
Invasive species impact everyone and we can all take steps to limit their spread in our state.
Find Outdoor Adventure Ideas in Free Guide
Looking for outdoor adventure opportunities?
Going With The Flow
As Oklahomans, we are blessed to have a diverse landscape complemented by flowing rivers and streams that host a variety of plants and animals.
Surprises on the Christmas Bird Count
Wildlife Department biologist Mark Howery had three Christmas Bird Count surprises while surveying in and around the Ft. Gibson Wildlife Management Area's Waterfowl Refuge.
Prescribed Burn Associations: Landowners Helping Landowners
Prescribed burn associations are landowners helping other landowners plan for and complete prescribed burns on private land.
Trees, Trees, and More Trees - How Much is too Much?
Forests with a dense canopy of trees may fail to offer the year-round food resources that white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and many other wildlife species require.
Historic Flooding Affects Oklahoma Waterways - For Better or Worse
A look at how historic flooding may have affected our fish populations.
Tulsa Area Businessman Named ODWC Landowner of the Year
Landowner Gerald Choate recognized for his habitat work and mentorship as the ODWC Landowner of the Year.