‘Watering holes’ for Mourning Dove
Learn how to improve watering holes for mourning doves by creating bare ground, managing vegetation and adding attractive perches near quality feeding and roosting areas.
Mowing: Harmful or Useful
Learn how to use mowing strategically for wildlife habitat, including brush management, weed control, strip mowing, access routes and firebreaks.
Deer Management Starts Now
One aspect of deer management that many people overlook is summer habitat. Everyone is so focused on fall forage and food plots that this easily achievable improvement is, many times, the last on someone's list.
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.
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.