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Oklahoma deer hunting season 2023 kicks off at sunrise Sunday

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September 30, 2023

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Oklahoma deer hunting season 2023 kicks off at sunrise Sunday

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| The Oklahoman

Sunday is Opening Day for many hunters in Oklahoma.

Archery seasons for deer, elk, antelope, turkey and bear begin at sunrise on Sunday.

Deer hunters in Oklahoma are coming off a record season in 2022 when more than 134,000 deer (antlered and antlerless) were harvested. The previous record was 126,290 in 2020.

When is deer season in Oklahoma?

Here is a look at when the various deer hunting seasons run in Oklahoma:

Deer archery: Oct. 1, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024
Youth deer gun: Oct. 20 – Oct. 22
Deer muzzleloader: OCt. 28- Nov. 5
Deer gun: Nov. 18 – Dec. 3
Holiday antlerless deer gun: Dec. 18 – Dec. 31

When is elk season in Oklahoma?

Elk archery: Oct. 1, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024
Youth elk gun: Oct. 20 – Oct. 22
Elk muzzleloader: Oct. 28 – Nov. 5
Elk gun: Nov. 18 – Dec. 3
Holiday antlerless elk gun: Dec 18 – Dec 31

When is antelope season in Oklahoma?

Antelope archery: Oct. 1 – Oct. 14
Antelope gun (either sex, draw only, landowner/controlled hunt permits): Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Antelope gun (doe only, draw only, controlled hunt permit only): Sept. 4 – Sept. 13
Antelope gun (doe only, draw only, landowner permit only): Nov. 25 – Jan. 14, 2024

When is bear season in Oklahoma?

Bear archery: Oct. 1 – Oct. 15
Bear muzzleloader: Oct 28 – Nov. 5

When is the fall turkey season in Oklahoma?

Turkey fall archery: Oct. 1 – Jan. 15, 2024
Turkey fall gun: Nov. 4 – Nov. 17

How do I get a hunting license in Oklahoma?

State-issued hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased online through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Be sure to read up on the rules and regulations for hunting in Oklahoma. Various hunting seasons require different licenses.

Various Oklahoma tribes also offer hunting and fishing licenses, though they can only be used within that tribe’s reservation. In 2021, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt decided not to renew hunting and fishing compacts with the Cherokee and Choctaw nations.

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Oklahoma high school football playoff pairings: See this week’s OSSAA championship games

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December 10, 2024

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Oklahoma high school football playoff pairings: See this week’s OSSAA championship games

The Oklahoma high school football season is down to its final week. Week 15 features six championship games to be played at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond.

Here is the full schedule for the Week 15 finals of the state playoffs:

Oklahoma high school football championship games

THURSDAY

CLASS C: Timberlake (13-0) vs. Tipton (13-0), 1 p.m.
CLASS B-II: Seiling (12-1) vs. Weleetka (13-0), 7 p.m.

FRIDAY

CLASS A-I: Hooker (12-1) vs. Rejoice Christian (12-1), 1 p.m.
CLASS A-II: Talihina (12-1) vs. Woodland (13-0), 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

CLASS 5A: Guthrie (10-3) vs. Carl Albert (13-0), 7 p.m.
CLASS 4A: Elgin (13-0) vs. Tuttle (13-0), 1 p.m.

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Oklahoma State hires longtime defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to turn around bottom-ranked unit

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December 9, 2024

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Oklahoma State hires longtime defensive coordinator Todd Grantham to turn around bottom-ranked unit

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is making major changes to his staff after the Cowboys’ 3–9 season (0–9 in the Big 12) — the worst of his 20 years in Stillwater — and a subsequently reworked contract.

Todd Grantham is being hired as Gundy’s new defensive coordinator. Grantham was the defensive line coach with the New Orleans Saints before being moved to senior adviser when Darren Rizzi became interim head coach. Rizzi confirmed that he is leaving the staff this week for Oklahoma State.

“He’s done a heck of a job here behind the scenes with the defensive staff,” Rizzi told reporters, via ESPN. “But it’s certainly a great opportunity for him. He made the decision he wanted to get back in the college game.”

Grantham, 58, has been a defensive coordinator at many stops including the Cleveland Browns, Georgia, Louisville, Mississippi State and Florida. Among the head coaches he has worked under are Frank Beamer, Nick Saban, Mark Richt, Bobby Petrino and Dan Mullen.

Additionally, Grantham has coached defensive line and linebackers, along with being an assistant head coach on several staffs. Prior to joining Dennis Allen’s staff in New Orleans, he spent one season as a defensive analyst at Alabama.

Grantham was nominated for the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in college football while at Mississippi State. He also oversaw top-20 defenses at Louisville and Florida.

Oklahoma State’s defense needs a significant overhaul. The Cowboys were next-to-last (No. 132) among FBS teams in total defense, giving up 500.6 yards per game under previous defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo. They also ranked No, 125 in scoring defense, allowing 35.58 points per contest.

Gundy has not yet hired a new offensive coordinator to replace Kasey Dunn. OSU finished No. 83 in FBS with 374 yards of total offense per game and ranked No. 72 in scoring offense, averaging 27.2 points.

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5 Transfer Portal positions of need for the Oklahoma Sooners

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December 9, 2024

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5 Transfer Portal positions of need for the Oklahoma Sooners

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The Oklahoma Sooners have a promising young quarterback, Michael Hawkins Jr. Hawkins showed some good things in his short stint as the starter after replacing Jackson Arnold in the Tennessee game. However, the circumstances around Hawkins weren’t ideal, making it challenging for any quarterback to develop.

They have something to build upon with Hawkins, but they may want to bring in a veteran to compete with their young quarterback for the starting job in 2025. There will be a number of intriguing options available in the transfer portal, and over the next few weeks, more players will make their intentions known.

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