Oklahoma wildlife

The bird dwells west of Lubbock, and in the tip of the Panhandle, north of Amarillo.

A new program between conservation organizations resulted in 33 projects showcasing native plants.

Peppered chubs are small, speckled fish that used to dart around in northern and central Oklahoma's rivers. Now they only live in a small section of the South Canadian River north of Amarillo, Texas, and have been on the endangered species list since 2022.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation collects information about the whereabouts of the distinct reptile species.

Recent sightings suggest the species is expanding its range eastward, including parts of Oklahoma.

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird.

Lawmakers advanced two bills this week designed to tighten the state's hunting regulations on Oklahoma public lands by instituting new requirements for guides and nonresidents.

The “Lights Out Oklahoma” campaign encourages dimming or extinguishing indoor and outdoor lights at night.

Sand Creek Ranch was recently acquired by The Nature Conservancy to protect wildlife habitat.

Over the next four years, the Well Done Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife will plug more than 100 orphan wells on public land.