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.
Strategies for Deer Management on Private Lands
White-tailed deer are Oklahoma’s most popular game animal, and recent harvest numbers show their strong presence across the state. With record antlerless harvests and a mix of public and private land hunting opportunities, landowners play a vital role in sustaining healthy deer populations.
Efforts Continue to Monitor, Help Prairie-Chicken Numbers
Prairie-chicken numbers in Oklahoma have fallen over the last 30 years, but landowners and agencies are teaming up to restore grasslands and bring these iconic birds back.
Widowmakers: Hazardous Habitat
Oklahoma’s forests are full of hidden hazards after severe weather. Learn what “widowmakers” are, why they matter, and how spotting and safely removing them can keep you — and your property — out of harm’s way.
Assessing Your Farm Pond fishery
Managing your farm pond starts with understanding what’s beneath the surface. Learn simple ways to assess your pond, set goals, and get expert help when you need it—all while making the most of your water.
Seeing is Believing: Why High Visibility is Critical for Wild Turkeys
Wild turkeys in Oklahoma rely on keen vision but are vulnerable to predators in dense vegetation. Habitat management, including thinning, prescribed burns, and selective grazing, can improve their safety and support their populations.
How Grazing Can Benefit Quail
Oklahoma has a long and storied history of being one of the leading states in beef cattle production, as well as being one of the leading states in numbers of bobwhite quail. And when applied correctly as a habitat management tool, the cow can greatly benefit the quail while benefitting herself and her owner’s bottom line.
Prescribed Burning as a Tool Against Ticks?
The benefits of prescribed burning for wildlife have been well documented, especially when managing for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bobwhite quail. Even more, prescribed burning continues to be one of the most cost-effective wildlife management tools available to land managers. The question is, can prescribed burning help to control tick infestations too?
Spillway Screens: Does My Pond Need One?
Much like the grass carp, fish that are more likely to “escape” your pond originate from rivers. Examples of these “jailbreak prone” species include hybrid striped bass, common carp, white crappie, and green sunfish. These fish will go with the flow if you don’t “put them on lockdown”.