Conservation never stops. And that’s been true in 2025. Work has been steadfast and ongoing, especially as it pertains to species not traditionally hunted and fished. Birds, bats and bees have been surveyed, along with a suite of other nongame species. School groups were introduced to the wonder of wetlands and prairies. Butterflies have been tagged. Oklahoma’s species of greatest conservation need were reassessed and the State Wildlife Action Plan was updated.
“We’re continually learning about Oklahoma’s fish and wildlife species,” said Kurt Kuklinski, wildlife diversity and research supervisor for the Wildlife Department. “I’m looking forward to another great year in 2026, with surveys planned for breeding birds, crawfish frogs and swift fox tracks. We’re also partnering with universities to learn even more about the state’s mountain plovers and salamanders, beetles and butterflies.
“Your support can help strengthen these survey efforts, and help us add even more to the collective knowledge of the conservation community.”
Keep conservation efforts going strong in 2026 with a tax-deductible donation to the Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Diversity Program.
