Turkey Hunting Tips You Need!

Prep for spring turkey season with expert tips and tricks.

Photo:Jon Wilson

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2025 Wildlife Youth Camp!

June 15-20 at the Goddard facility in Sulphur, OK. Apply by April 20.

Outdoor Journal

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Controlled Hunts: Yet More Ways to Up Your Odds

Additional features continue to be added to the Wildlife Department’s controlled hunts program.

Mar 10, 2025

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Cackling Geese Tracked in Central Flyway Study

Researchers are tracking cackling geese wintering in a five-state study area to learn more about their movements and habitat preferences.

Feb 20, 2025

gray squirrel

Four Tips for Topping Off Squirrel Season

With squirrel season coming to a close in just a matter of days, it’s crunch time. But you can still pull off a successful hunt. We’ve got four tips to help.

Feb 13, 2025

(03/06 ) State-contracted Supplier Donates $15,000 for Conservation

(02/06 ) Game Wardens Recognized for Life Saving Efforts

(01/23 ) Save the Date for Rack Madness on March 5, 2025!

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Trevor Hemphill shows off his first squirrel!

Trevor Hemphill

Harvested in: Osage County

2 bucks harvested

Chris O'Donnell

Harvested in: Washita County

Darrell Purser

Caught 02/23/2025 at: Fort Gibson

Donald Martin

Caught 01/15/2025 at: Ellsworth Lake

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