Though Oklahoma’s popular archery hunting seasons for species like deer, black bear and antelope are done for the 2011-12 season, some might say the state is still “in the thick of archery season” — at least if you are involved with the Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools Program.
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Canton – Zone 1: Water level is 11.45 feet below normal. Habitat conditions are fair, but none are flooded. Duck numbers are fair, with a decrease in mallard numbers since December. Goose numbers are fair, with mostly Canada’s present. Water levels are well below [...]
Anglers interested in fly fishing can learn the sport Feb. 24-25 at the Illinois River Fly Fishing School. The clinic will be based out of Tenkiller State Park and will feature instructional sessions as well as hands-on practice on the banks of the Illinois River.
Most Oklahoma sportsmen could not imagine their state without the whitetail deer, but hunters today harvest record and near-record numbers of whitetails year after year. Additionally, the once-scarce wild turkey is now hunted in all 77 Oklahoma counties, and sportsmen enjoy other generous hunting seasons, lush habitats and millions of acres of water available for [...]
While the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is charged with conserving the state’s wildlife, agency officials are quick to point out the crucial role of its partners, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation who just donated $86,250 for wildlife management efforts in the state.