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Last Chance!

Applications for controlled hunts close on May 20th. Don't miss your opportunity to apply.

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Each plate features one of nine celebrated Oklahoma wildlife species and helps support ODWC's Wildlife Diversity Program.

Snakes, Frogs and Turtles... Oh My!

Learn how to identify Oklahoma's reptile and amphibian species.

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Outdoor Journal

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The Business of Conservation

A behind-the-scenes look at how conservation funding is used to turn wild ideas into even wilder success stories.

Apr 22, 2024

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Small Butterfly Gets Big Status Update

A team organized by the Oklahoma Biological Survey tracked down the handful of frosted elfin butterfly records for the state and made it their mission to increase the number of known locations for the species.

Apr 22, 2024

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Study Focused on Panhandle Black Bears Gets Big Picture Results

Camera traps and hair snares give landowners and biologists answers about status and origin of Panhandle black bears.

Apr 22, 2024

Outdoor News

(04/30 ) Springtime Reminder: Keep Young Wildlife Wild

(04/11 ) GOBBLER REPORT 2024: Regional Experts Share Latest Views Ahead of Turkey Seasons

(04/05 ) Wildlife Commissioners Review Boating, Fishing Access Progress

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Kourtney Casillas

Harvested 04/14/2024 at: Okmulgee PHA

Rainee Goodwin

Harvested in: Creek County

Bass, Largemouth/ Steve Lawson

Caught 03/31/2024 at: Bell Cow Lake

Jessica B

Caught 03/30/2024 at: Eufaula

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Outdoor Oklahoma 4839 (Lexington Controlled Hunt, Kent Rollins Fishing, Historic Antelope Hunt)

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