Wildlife Food for Thought: Ragweed
Some ragweed species are highly important and prized wildlife foods that deserve a second thought before any mowing or spraying regimen is employed for their control.
Resources for Building Plant ID Skills
A better understanding of Oklahoma’s plant communities can guide wildlife management strategies. We recommend several resources for building plant ID skills.
Lopping Redcedars for Wildlife Habitat
Lopping young redcedars below the lowest growing branch is one way to rid your wildscape of a native but encroaching tree.
Oklahoma Bats
Whether flying low over the ground with gracefully slow and deliberate wing strokes or erratically high above a stream, bats are fascinating to watch.
Hack and Squirt
Hack and squirt is one timber management method that can improve forestland quality.
Holes for Homes: Cavity Nesting Birds
Dozens of Oklahoma bird species are considered "cavity nesting birds" and build their nests in a cavity of a hollowed out tree or in man-made nest boxes.
The Burning Question: How are reptiles and amphibians affected by prescribed fire?
We check in with a wildlife biologist to find out how reptiles and amphibians are affected by prescribed fire. The answer: Biologists and researchers alike maintain prescribed fire is an important habitat management activity for these creatures, just as it is for birds, mammals, and invertebrates.
A Closer Look at Prescribed Grazing
We dive into a popular wildlife management tool and show how to determine stocking rates on your property.