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National Wild Turkey Federation Honors 2 at Wildlife Commission Meeting - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
3+ week, 6+ day ago (251+ words) At their regular March meeting, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners welcomed representatives from the National Wild Turkey Federation(NWTF) state chapter as they honored two employees of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation." Marcus Thibodeau, ODWC wildlife senior biologist,was presented…...
Birding by Ear: Tips for Identifying Bird Songs - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (1080+ words) By Jena Donnell - May 4, 2026 Sweet spring is here, bringing with it an epic playlist of more than 200 bird species that breed in Oklahoma. Learning to recognize these avian vocalists by their signature sounds, tempos, and lyrics (also known as birding…...
Commissioners Hear Update on License Sales - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (272+ words) Revenue from recreational annual license sales was up 9% in the first half of'this'fiscal year versus the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to a presentation made to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission during its regular meeting Feb. 9 in…...
The Oklahoma Fishing Trail
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) By Jacob Tison - Jan 27, 2026 The Oklahoma Fishing Trail Whether you are a seasoned pro or just picked up your first rod, Oklahoma's waters are calling. With more than 200 lakes and over one million surface acres of water, it is easy…...
Outdoor Oklahoma Opens Photo Showcase Contest - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) Of the hundreds of entries, judges will select "the best of the best" to be published in the July/August issue of Outdoor Oklahoma, the official magazine of the'Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. If selected, your work will be seen…...
First Official 400-class Elk Sets New State Record - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (699+ words) For the first time, an Oklahoma-harvested elk has officially measured more than 400 inches and is now the new nontypical state record for the species in Oklahoma's official Cy Curtis Awards Program." The trophy elk was taken Sept. 28, 2025, on Fort Sill…...