Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 81°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, lipless baits, and plasti...

For decades, biologists and naturalists have collected and deposited specimens and records of mammals found in the state in natural history museums and databases. These verified records served as buil...

Invasive zebra mussels have been detected for the first time in Dave Boyer Lake northeast of Walters in Cotton County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The mussels were c...

Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F andstained.(USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and plastic baits arou...

The Big 12 Conference announced the formation of the firstever Big 12 Alumni Council. Membership of the Big 12 Alumni Council includes: Arizona – Richard Jefferson Arizona – Jennie Finch Arizona State...

Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 82°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, lipless ba...

Jason McPeak of Checotah and Ryan Plemmons of Broken Bow recently returned from an African Safari that they purchased at the Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters Gala. The safari was a fundraiser for the live...

Each June, a night owl of a biologist gets up well before dawn to tally birds for the annual North American Breeding Bird Survey. As the assigned observer for two of Oklahoma’s routes, Mark Howery nav...

Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 71°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and plas...

After 26 seasons, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is pausing the popular Selman Bat Watch program. “Over the next few months, we will be taking a detailed look at how we can best serv...

Learn what you can do as a landowner, manager or hunter to increase wild turkey on your property This free event features topics that cover forest management, converting pastures into wildlife friendl...

The annual Checotah Athletic Banquet was an emotional one as athletes were honored for their participation in sports programs. I couldn’t help but get a little emotional when I saw the faces of some o...

Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the focus areas in a planned 4.5-year study launched at the beginning of 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, t...

Eufaula graduate and track and field star Macayla Needham continues her success at the Division 1 level. Needham has made several All-Conference teams and continues to shine in collegiate action. • 20...

Enhancements provide more hunt choices; Better Elk, Pronghorn Odds for 20+ Points The Controlled Hunts application period is open now through May 22. Hunters can enter drawings for a host of quality, ...

Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 65°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, ...

The American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame (AIAHOF) will celebrate its 50th Anniversary by honoring Oklahomans Johnny Bench (Choctaw) and Sam Bradford (Cherokee) during its April 28, 2023, induction ce...

NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma today announced it has approved the necessary contractual agreements with the Big 12 and SEC, permitting the university to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC beginni...

Connors State baseball coach Perry Keith led his team to a 12-11 win over Seminole State on Saturday. The win gave Keith career win number 1,804, tying him with former Seminole State coach Lloyd Simmo...