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Oklahoma Considers Night Hunting of Coyotes

Hunters in the Sooner State take aim on night hunting for coyotes.
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December Ducks in the Sooner State

A father and son make a post-Christmas trip to target ducks — and field test new Benelli shotguns.
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Bear Seasons Open With Changes

Bear seasons are open throughout the country, and several states have made changes hunters need to know about.
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Targeted CRP Practices Can Boost Bobwhite Populations: Study

New research indicates that the nation’s largest private lands conservation program, the USDA Conservation Reserve Program can magnify its impacts on bobwhite quail, grassland birds and other wildlife if applied to the landscape at scale in locations already targeted by complementary management activities.
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Mountain Lions Killed After Eating Human Remains

Arizona officials are investigating the connection between a man charged for theft of a vehicle belonging to a missing Oklahoma man and an unidentifed body found scavenged by three mountain lions.
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Hog Wars Intensify With $17M in Federal Money for Removal

The war on feral hogs is intensifying in Alabama and nine other states with almost $17 million from the United States Department of Agriculture for site-specific removal projects.
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Remembering Classic Whitetail Rut Hunts

For many deer hunters, the whitetail rut is their favorite time of the year because mature bucks come out of hiding in search for a hot doe.
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Overlooked Oklahoma Whitetails

If luck wasn’t on your side for a coveted draw tag in Kansas, then pick up an over-the-counter Oklahoma whitetail tag.
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Bowhunting a Monster Black Bear (in Oklahoma!)

The author uses a new tactic to arrow a 550-pound black bear in the Sooner State.
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5 DIY Whitetail Trips Worth Taking

Looking to broaden your whitetail horizons? Adventure awaits in these five destinations.
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Bowhunting Wild Hogs on Public Land

If you want to bowhunt wild hogs on public land, plan a DIY trip to Oklahoma or a few other nearby states.
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MLB Pitcher Organizes Hunting Packages with Pro Athletes

In Oklahoma, duck hunters can go hunting with professional athletes for $650 per day.
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Essential Alligator Gar Research Underway in Oklahoma

Essential research to learn more about the unique alligator gar is underway in Oklahoma, one of the states in which the fish lives and thrives.
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Lessons From Last Deer Season

Now is the perfect time to reflect on the 2018 deer season, and begin planning for this fall’s hunt.
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Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants Armed Officers In Private Schools

One Oklahoma senator hopes to put armed officers in private schools, allow top government officials to carry firearms and reduce the costs of obtaining and renewing handgun permits.
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Life Of A Bowhunter 2016: Day 17

Patience and determination lead Bauserman to bag a mature doe on his whitetail hunt.
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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Hog Hunting Bill

Calling it an "unreasonable public safety threat," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin vetoes bill that would have allowed unlicensed hunters to shoot hogs at night with a spotlight,
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: The Final Day

Our weary and successful bowhunter's month-long quest comes to an end. In total, eight deer and one turkey were harvested and freezers were filled across three states.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: Day 14

After putting down his Oklahoma buck, Bauserman experiences a roller coaster of serious weather conditions.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: Day 12

My morning hunt was pretty quiet. I did, as with so many of my sits on this trip, get teased by a small buck. To the hour, I've let a total of four bucks walk on this trip.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: Day 11

Sometimes a good turkey hunt turns up during deer season. Always be prepared.
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The Life Of A Bowhunter In Deer Season: Day 10

The best laid plans of deer hunters almost never come to fruition. It's no different for Bauserman either, as an 8-point and the wind get the best of our bowhunter.
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Deer Feeders Are Drawing Unwanted Bears Near Homes

A drum full of corn is not the only kind of feeder that attracts a bear. Bird feeders filled with seed, suet or even nectar for hummingbirds can be a draw.
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Oklahoma officials tout economics of quail hunt

Oklahoma's Grand National Quail Hunt is about hunting, quail and economics.