Oklahoma offers some of the most diverse and rewarding public land opportunities in the United States. From the antelopes of the shortgrass prairie to the elusive black bears in the southeast, ...

The 2025-26 big game hunting season in Oklahoma marked another highly successful year for hunters statewide. Favorable environmental and habitat conditions again played key roles, creating ideal ...

Black widow spiders are commonly found around homes, garages, barns, and other man-made structures. They build tough, irregularly shaped webs with strands running in many directions. The “messy” ...

Fishing is a key part of Oklahoma's culture, with its many lakes, rivers, and streams offering bass, catfish, crappie, and trout for anglers of all levels. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife ...

Did you know that Oklahoma is over 95% privately owned? With that, successful wildlife habitat management requires action by private landowners. Managing and enhancing habitat for wildlife can be a ...