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Trees have been removed from next to a dirt road.
Daylighting Forest Roads for Wildlife

Daylighting roads, or removing the tree cover along one or both sides, can have many benefits, and not just for wildlife.

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Bermudagrass to Brood Habitat Benefits Upland Game

A Grant County landowner converted bermudagrass to brood habitat and his dedication to habitat is already paying off.

A wall of invasive Chinese privet next to a grassy path
Controlling Chinese Privet

We address the plant, the problem, and the solution for controlling Chinese privet.

Black cows standing in a muddy pond.
Fixing Muddy Ponds

Corrective measures and treatment options for muddy ponds.

A dead and twisted tree stands in a colorful forest.
Tree Snags: Important Pillars of Life

For wildlife, standing dead trees, or snags, can be pillars of life.

A light-colored goat with long ears.
Goats: An alternative brush management tool

For some land managers, goats may be an alternative to expensive brush management methods.

Morning sun rays light up a wheat field with a barbed wire fence in the foreground
Trickle Down Economics for Wildlife

Is maintaining or even boosting your bottom-line while improving wildlife habitat a pipe dream? It’s an economics topic that is worth exploring.

Family members of Herman Jones, ODWC Landowner of the Year
Herman Jones Named ODWC Landowner of the Year

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation acknowledges Adair County landowner Herman Jones of Stilwell as the 2022 Landowner of the Year.

A handful of small fish are held above the water before being released.
The Ins and Outs of “Tiger Bass®”

If you're interested in boosting the largemouth bass trophy potential of your pond and truly growing giants, you may want to look into stocking hybrids of some sort, like tiger bass®.

A brown and black bird stands next to a shrub in white snow.
The Importance of Shrub Cover for Quail

Are some shrubs better than others? What should a suitable shrub thicket look like for quail and how many should be there? We discuss the importance of shrub cover for quail.