“Our goal is to survey Oklahoma’s streams and develop the most updated range information for nongame fishes,” said Eric Cox, ...

There are thousands of farm ponds in Oklahoma which provide owners the opportunity to fish and enjoy other recreational activities. Farm pond owners are often curious to what fish are in their ponds ...

Turning the Tables: How Oklahoma Snakes Defend Against Unwanted Encounters Oklahoma’s snake diversity includes 49 species, the large majority of which are considered nonvenomous. Beyond this bulk of ...

Oklahoma is often thought of as an ecological melting pot, where forests, prairies, and wetlands meet to provide habitat for a truly impressive list of animals. That blend of eastern and western ...

Skip the crowded restaurants this Mother's Day and surprise your mom with a homemade wild meal. Let her kick back, relax with a book, or enjoy her favorite hobby while you prepare something delicious ...

HELPFUL TIPS Applicants have the chance to buy extra hunt choices at $3 apiece, which will be in addition to the basic application fee of $10 for residents and nonresidents. This increases your ...

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Call of the Wild Gala, an unforgettable evening set from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the iconic National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. This ...

"The fur trappers of the Old West were fearless, daring men. They knew the West when it was a wilderness... they explored (it) until it held no secrets from them." Those words, written by author A.M.

Seeing a sick wild animal in your backyard can be a stressful and frightening ordeal. Certain diseases, like canine distemper virus, can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or ...

Unlike web-building spiders, jumping spiders actively hunt for prey like flies and bees. Free and natural pest control is one of the many perks Gonzales appreciates about the spider community.

Deer hunting just got a lot easier in Oklahoma. That's because a new hunting license structure has reduced the requirements for deer hunters during archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons. New this year ...

Find tips for identifying Oklahoma’s look-alike species in our video series on YouTube. Similarities: These look-alike grouse are stocky, heavily barred, and wary birds. Each spring, prairie-chickens ...