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A construction design for establishing a wildscape water source.
Establishing Wildscape Water Sources

Water is a necessity for wildlife and is simple to provide. We offer four ideas for establishing water sources to your wildscape.

Field of bermudagrass.
Bermudagrass: A Not-So-Wildlife-Friendly Grass

Biologists share considerations for converting bermudagrass-dominated fields into quail-friendly habitat.

Dog retrieving waterfowl. Photo by Taylor Averill/RPS 2021
Prepping for 74-Day Duck Season Takes Half a Year

Wetland Manager's Busiest Months Are During Duck Hunters Off-Season

A green and brown spotted frog.
Attracting Amphibians and Reptiles to Your Wildscape

We share tips for managing amphibians and reptiles in a variety of settings.

Bird feeder.
How to Keep Your Bird Feeder Open for Business

Tips for keeping your bird feeder clean.

Kudzu, which can be misidentified as poison ivy, has brown, hairy stems and leaflets that are hand-sized or larger. (Kyle Johnson/ODWC)
Keeping up with Kudzu

Tip for Managing the “Foot-a-Night” Vine

A person holds a fish while sitting in a kayak with fishing gear on the water.
Kayak Fishing Primer: Getting Started Right

More anglers are finding that kayak fishing is not only inexpensive and fun but is sometimes even more effective than those high-dollar fishing rigs at putting a big fish on the end of your line.

Bat house, photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS
Attracting Bats to Your Wildscape

We share tips for installing and maintaining houses for bats.

Tractor disc on field.
Disking for Dove: Management Begins Well Before Season

Management practices for dove food resources legal for hunting will take place months before the season ever opens.

Carolina Wren. Jena Donnell/ODWC
The Outdoors Are Always Open

Have some spare time on your hands? Getting outdoors can be a great way to practice social distancing while enjoying some needed fresh air!