Missed Hunting Opportunities
Lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors exist on Oklahoma's wildlife management areas.
The Pros and Cons of Food Plots
A common misconception is that managing habitat for wildlife requires food plantings or a food plot. Conversely, good wildlife management does not require food plantings and, likewise, food plantings alone are not indicative of good wildlife management.
The Ins and Outs of Ideal Wild Turkey Roost Trees
Roost trees are vital for a turkey on a daily basis as well as on a seasonal basis. In the evenings, turkeys will perch up off the ground where they are protected from predators, then fly down in early mornings.
A Closer Look at Patch-Burn Grazing for Livestock and Wildlife
Management practices like patch-burn grazing are beneficial for cattlemen and wildlife managers alike, increasing both the profitability of the livestock operation while also increasing the recreational value of the property.
Managing for Deer Bedding Areas
Deer bedding areas can be a great addition to other habitat management practices to attract and hold deer more closely on a single property.
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.
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.
Thistles: A prickly ID challenge
We chat with a botanist to weed through the prickly identification challenges associated with thistles and their look-alikes.
Three Tips to Bring on the Butterflies
Butterflies are a joy to watch and are relatively easy to attract with nectar-producing plants. We offer three tips to attract butterflies to your backyard.
Solar Water for Livestock and Wildlife
Water wells are a popular way for landowners and managers to provide solar water for livestock and wildlife in remote locations.