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Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful
Oklahoma's bald eagle numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for eagle watching.
Venison: It's What's For Dinner!
There are numerous reasons to go deer hunting: the adventure, the tradition, the opportunity to connect with nature, and the nutritious meat it provides. As a family of four, having nutritious, self-harvested meat gives me peace of mind knowing we're eating healthy and saving money. This led me to explore the health benefits of deer meat.
Woodworking for Wildlife: Nest Boxes
Lack of suitable nest sites often prevents wildlife – primarily birds – from utilizing otherwise good habitat. Nest boxes can be added as a habitat supplement.
Raccoons and Canine Distemper
Canine distemper virus can cause wildlife to act unusually and have cyclical outbreaks or density-dependent outbreaks. There has been a recent increase in reports concerning raccoons with symptoms of canine distemper virus in the northeast region of Oklahoma. The following information will help to educate those who could have this experience.
What is Mule Deer Habitat?
The popularity of hunting mule deer has grown in Oklahoma. Learn what habitat mule deer prefer, what they like to eat and what they tend to avoid.
Spinning Good Vibes
A biologist is spinning good spider vibes with facts and identification tips to help people take spider encounters in stride.
Wild Double Take: Burying Beetles
Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike beetles, the American and margined burying beetles.
Habitat Highlight: Ozark Glades
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Ozark glades, their ecological importance, and the ongoing efforts to protect and restore these incredible natural spaces.
Tilapia Stocking: Is it Worth it?
Are tilapia a viable food source for largemouth bass in private ponds? This question has become increasingly important for landowners looking to cultivate robust bass populations. The unique climate challenges in Oklahoma are something to consider when stocking your pond.