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Deer Gun Season draws near; We got you covered
Sports | Outdoors
Deer Gun Season draws near; We got you covered
By Rut Report to Drop Next Week 
November 20, 2025
With deer archery season underway and the popular gun season set to open Nov. 22, hunters are turning their attention to what’s happening in the woods and fields. Next week’s 2025 Rut Report from the ...
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Sports | Outdoors
BIG GAME SEASONS
November 13, 2025
Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...
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Congratulations to the 8th Annual Donnie Ray Crawford Legacy Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament Champions
Sports | Outdoors
Congratulations to the 8th Annual Donnie Ray Crawford Legacy Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament Champions
October 30, 2025
David Youngblood and Steve Angle dominated the competition, reeling in 16.50 lbs with their four-fish limit to claim the top spot and a $2,855 check plus some impressive championship hardware. Their s...
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Oklahoma Deer Muzzleloader opener is Oct. 25
Sports | Outdoors
Oklahoma Deer Muzzleloader opener is Oct. 25
October 30, 2025
Oklahoma’s deer muzzleloader season is Oct. 25 - Nov. 2. Like last year, adult residents and nonresidents can hunt and harvest all deer allowed within the Oklahoma muzzleloader bag limit with just a d...
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‘Age My Deer’ resources on ODWC website
Sports | Outdoors
‘Age My Deer’ resources on ODWC website
October 30, 2025
Hunters can help the Wildlife Department collect important data that is vital in making statewide deer management decisions by submitting photos of their deer jaws this fall. Submit photos through the...
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Did you miss it? Oklahoma Big Game Report available
Sports | Outdoors
Did you miss it? Oklahoma Big Game Report available
October 30, 2025
The September/October issue of “Outdoor Oklahoma” magazine includes the latest Big Game Report from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation - available now online and in print. The 2024-25 de...
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Sports | Outdoors
BIG GAME SEASONS
October 30, 2025
Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Muzzleloader: Oct 25, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • ...
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Sports | Outdoors
2025 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
October 30, 2025
October 24 & 25 MLF BFL October 25 & 26 XFL October 31 Oklahoma Bass Nation November 1 & 2 Toby Keith’s Fish Bowl November 1 & 2 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit November 8 Lawter’s Last Bass...
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Sports | Outdoors
Fish, Wildlife Rule Change Proposals open for public comments
October 16, 2025
Each year, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation proposes changes in Title 800, the administrative rules that govern hunting, fishing and Wildlife Department operations. This year’s public ...
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Sports | Outdoors
BIG GAME SEASONS
October 16, 2025
Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Youth Deer Gun: Oct 17, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025 • Deer Muzzleloader: Oct 25, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerles...
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Deer in the headlights
Sports | Outdoors
Deer in the headlights
October 16, 2025
With all the hype about the poor performance of Texas quarterback Arch Manning leading up to the Red River Rivalry with Oklahoma it turned out that the stage may have been too big for OU offensive coo...
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Sports | Outdoors
2025 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
October 16, 2025
October 18 & 19 XFL October 24 & 25 MLF BFL October 25 & 26 XFL October 31 Oklahoma Bass Nation November 1 & 2 Toby Keith’s Fish Bowl November 1 & 2 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit November 8 Lawter’s Last...
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Learn to hunt Waterfowl at the Okmulgee Wildlife Management area field day
Sports | Outdoors
Learn to hunt Waterfowl at the Okmulgee Wildlife Management area field day
October 16, 2025
Want to learn more about public land hunting while also sharpening your waterfowl hunting skills? Don’t miss this opportunity Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area to spend a day ...
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Sports | Outdoors
Did you miss it: Big Game highlights!
October 16, 2025
Last year, antlerless harvest made up 48 percent of Oklahoma’s total deer harvest across all hunting seasons. And hunters in 70 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties helped achieve ODWC’s antlerless harvest goals...
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Deer Archery, Youth Super Hunting Licenses valid for full archery limit
Sports | Outdoors
Deer Archery, Youth Super Hunting Licenses valid for full archery limit
October 2, 2025
The Oklahoma deer archery opener is Oct. 1. To harvest the full archery bag limit, bowhunters need only an annual hunting license paired with a deer archery license, and hunters under 18 need only a y...
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Northwest Oklahoma counties affected by CWD special surveillance areas; Important transport rules apply
Sports | Outdoors
Northwest Oklahoma counties affected by CWD special surveillance areas; Important transport rules apply
October 2, 2025
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease that affects the brains of deer, elk, moose, and other members of the deer family, creating holes that resemble those in sponges. It is always f...
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Sports | Outdoors
BIG GAME SEASONS
October 2, 2025
Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Youth Deer Gun: Oct 17, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025 • Deer Muzzleloader: Oct 25, 2025 – Nov 2, 2025 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerles...
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Sports | Outdoors
2025 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
October 2, 2025
October 4 & 5 Future Bass Trails LLC October 4 & 5 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit October 18 & 19 XFL October 24 & 25 MLF BFL October 25 & 26 XFL October 31 Oklahoma Bass Nation November 1 & 2 Toby Keith’...
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Sports | Outdoors
2024-25 big game harvest report Hunters winning the game in a big way
By DALLAS BARBER WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 
September 25, 2025
The 2024-25 big game hunting season in Oklahoma showcased another year of remarkable success for hunters across the state. Again, favorable environmental and habitat conditions played crucial roles, c...
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Sports | Outdoors
Gamefowl Commission PAC to disband due to campaign finance violations
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
The Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission has been ordered to shut down after the state Ethics Commission found extensive violations of campaign finance laws. In a settlement executed Wednesday, the Gamefowl C...
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World Champion Fighting Bull found dead
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World Champion Fighting Bull found dead
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 15, 2026
A legendary, world-champion freestyle fighting bull named “Hugh Hefner” from Penthouse Fighting Bulls, was tragically shot and killed in Oklahoma. Hugh was known as a dominant, blackcoated bull feared...
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...
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Muscogee Nation files lawsuit against state of Oklahoma over hunting, fishing license for tribal members
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The Muscogee Nation is suing the State of Oklahoma over whether tribal members need a state license to hunt or fish on land within the Five Tribes’ reservations. The Okmulgee-based tribe has filed a c...
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Area schools have room for improvement
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Area schools have room for improvement
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL 
January 15, 2026
The day report cards come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...
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ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENTS
January 15, 2026
CELEBRATION – Jan. 18 The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m., Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church, located at 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah;...
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