What is the OLAP, and How Can it Benefit Landowners?
If you own land in Oklahoma, you could be earning annual payments just by allowing public access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Find out how the Oklahoma Land Access Program works and whether your property qualifies.
Are Pure Grasslands Good for Quail?
Pure grassland sounds ideal, but quail need more than grass. A diverse mix of native grasses, forbs, shrubs, and flowering plants provides the food, cover, and habitat quail need to thrive. Diversity beats monoculture every time.
Building the “Perfect” Farm Pond
Building a farm pond? Start with the right location, plan your depth, shape, and habitat carefully, and be patient. A good pond is a living system and investing in it right means great fishing ahead.
Redcedar Removal a Big First Step to Improving Habitat
Eastern redcedar trees are taking over Oklahoma's landscape and destroying wildlife habitat. Learn how redcedar removal can restore native plants, conserve water, and bring wildlife back to your property.
“What’s Next” After Purchasing Land for Wildlife?
Many outdoor enthusiasts long for the chance to own and manage land for wildlife recreation and, whether the property is large or small, knowing what to do or where to start can be incredibly important to help in achieving the desired goals.
MEEP! MEEP! All About the Roadrunner
From cartoon legend to real-life desert icon, the greater roadrunner is a lightning-fast, rattlesnake-hunting bird with surprising intelligence, beauty, and deep cultural history right here in Oklahoma. Read on to discover why this remarkable species stands out.
The Benefits of CRP, Native Vegetation
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary incentive-based program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that was started in 1985, initially to deal with soil erosion and stabilize commodity prices. This was quickly expanded to include enhancement of wildlife habitat.
Sanders Selected Landowner Conservationist of the Year
McCurtain County farmer John Sanders has been selected as the 2025 Landowner Conservationist of the Year by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Occupant
When I’m out talking to landowners, there is one phrase I hear quite often. “This place will look a whole lot better when I get it cleaned up.” Sometimes they are right; but often, when it comes to improvements for wildlife, they are mistaken.
Beyond the Bobwhite: Oklahoma’s “Other” Quail
When you hear the word “quail,” you likely picture the familiar northern bobwhite and its distinctive whistle. But Oklahoma is actually home to two species of quail: the widespread northern bobwhite, and the scaled quail.