Hunters Advised to Keep Eyes Open for Snakes

Temperatures have remained warm this fall, meaning many snakes may still be active as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts take to the field. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation cautions that the chances of an encounter rise with increasing time spent in snake habitat.

Biologists across the state remind hunters to always watch their step.

“A lot of people, especially if they’re scouting for deer hunting, they’re going to be looking 30 or 50 yards out for habitat and topographical features,” said Curt Allen, senior biologist at eastern Oklahoma's Cookson Wildlife Management Area. “Just go slow enough that you have time to also look where you’re walking.”