Wildlife Department Embarks on Wild Turkey Research
Since severe drought conditions persisted across our state in 2012 and 2013, Oklahoma’s hunters and biologists have noticed what they feel is fewer turkeys roaming our diverse landscape. The Wildlife Department embarks on wild turkey research to find out why.
Bermudagrass: A Not-So-Wildlife-Friendly Grass
Biologists share considerations for converting bermudagrass-dominated fields into quail-friendly habitat.
Survey Says: Private Landowners Benefit Oklahoma’s Wildlife
Oklahoma’s most influential habitat managers, private landowners, share their views.
Prepping for 74-Day Duck Season Takes Half a Year
Wetland Manager's Busiest Months Are During Duck Hunters Off-Season
Pond Habitat Improvement
Wintertime is a great time to improve shoreline habitat in your pond as water levels are typically at their lowest.
Land is Grand
Landowners with stream frontage understand the value of owning land with a creek flowing through it. The pure aesthetics of clear flowing water and the sense of serenity it brings by sitting near it is value enough for many. For others, it’s the relaxation of swimming in the cool water on a hot summer day or casting to a native smallmouth and watching it devour a perfectly placed fly. Others rely on it for meeting the needs of livestock or crops. The one connection between all these activities is water and land.
