Each year, Wildlife Department biologists survey publicly accessible roads in the High Plains ecoregion for signs of Oklahoma’s smallest fox, the swift fox. Alternating townships (6-mile-by-6-mile ...

In Oklahoma, bird watchers and biologists have documented at least 12 species in the finch family, including two brightly colored finches that may visit winter bird feeders. A wild double take of the ...

Shoreline Length: 12.90 mi. Volume: 6358.00 ac. ft. Max. Depth: 39.90 ft. Surface Area: 557.00 ac.

An ancient art is the focus of a modern science experiment, as researchers recently teamed up with bowfishing anglers for a unique bowfishing tournament and learning opportunity at Shell Lake in ...

Crappie are usually associated with standing timber and brushy cover in lakes. In the spring they inhabit the shallow ends of coves, later moving to water 15 or more feet deep. Food sources: Minnows, ...

Oklahoma’s 2023-24 big game seasons continued to ride the trend of great success for many of those participating in the various seasons for white-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear. Healthy ...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects foxes, raccoons, coyotes, skunks, and ...