What is Mule Deer Habitat? The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.
Canine distemper virus can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or density-dependent outbreaks. There has been a recent increase in reports concerning raccoons with symptoms of ...
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states. This means that illegal activities in one state can ...
In recent years antlerless harvest has started to trend downwards in Oklahoma. Hunters play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy deer population. A key goal of a healthy herd is an even ...
Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects foxes, raccoons, coyotes, skunks, and ...
There are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with multiple municipalities around Oklahoma make all ...
At least eight species of burying beetle are thought to occur in Oklahoma, each with black and reddish orange markings and a tendency to bury dead rodents, birds, and other animals. A wild double take ...
For Cheyenne Gonzales, a biologist with the Wildlife Department, Merlin Tuttle’s quote about fearing what we don’t understand rings true at a personal level and has shaped how she approaches ...
Are tilapia a good food source for largemouth bass in private ponds? This is a question that many landowners have about growing big and healthy populations of largemouth bass in their ponds. Other ...
Are tilapia a viable food source for largemouth bass in private ponds? This question has become increasingly important for landowners looking to cultivate robust bass populations. The unique climate ...
The state’s Close to Home Fishing Program was designed as a partnership between the Wildlife Department and municipalities across Oklahoma to provide urban angling opportunities. These small bodies of ...