Oklahoma State Parks: Lake Thunderbird State Park
By Laci Jones Norman, Okla., may be the home of the University of Oklahoma, but thistown is also home to one of 33 state parks. The recorded history of Lake Thunderbird State Park, located east […]
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Get Out This Weekend for Free Fishing
May 31, 2017- Oklahomans looking for enjoyable times with the family this summer may want to give fishing a try. And a great time for that will be this weekend, June 3-4, during Oklahoma’s Free […]
Signup Open for Free Fishing Clinics
May 16, 2017-Whether you are young or old, it’s always a good time to start fishing! It doesn’t matter if you are a fishing novice or an experienced angler looking to introduce someone to the […]
Resist Urge to “Rescue” Young Wildlife
April 19, 2017- Springtime brings renewal in nature. It’s a time of abundance when new life and new growth emerge, continuing the ancient cycle that defines the outdoor world. Unfortunately each spring, well-meaning people interrupt […]
Gobblers Active at Spring Season Start
April 5, 2017-Oklahoma’s 2016 spring turkey hunting season will start a half-hour before sunrise April 6 in all areas except the Southeast Region. The general spring turkey hunting season will run through May 6. In […]
Mountain Lion Preying on Sheep Killed
April 4, 2017- A large mountain lion observed killing livestock near a family home in western Cimarron County was killed by an Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry Wildlife Services officer Saturday, April 1. […]
Quail Groups to Hold 2nd State Convention
March 15, 2017-The Oklahoma and Texas Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever organizations will hold their 2nd annual combined State Convention on March 24-25 at the Wellington Conference Center in Wichita Falls, Texas. Attendance is open to anyone […]
19th Wildlife Youth Camp Coming in June
March 6, 2017- A week full of fun outdoor activities, conservation education and camaraderie is in store for up to 35 lucky teens selected to attend the 19th annual Wildlife Youth Camp. Applications are now […]
Annual Oklahoma SCI Banquet Set March 18
Feb. 23, 2017-The Oklahoma Station Chapter of Safari Club International (OSCSCI) will hold its 32nd annual Convention Banquet and Fundraising Auction on March 18. This year’s banquet site is the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Norman, […]
Bring Your Antlers for March Rack Madness!
Feb. 22, 2017-It’s that time of year again, when the number of points and total score determine the winners. Sounds like the NCAA basketball tournament, but it’s actually the time of the year when hundreds […]