Wildlife Food For Thought: Texas Bullnettle
Few plants demand greater respect than Texas bullnettle, and for good reason. But the plants boast of benefits too, especially for wildlife. For bird lovers of dove, turkey, and quail, managing for bullnettle – or at least tolerating their presence – may well be worth considering.
Are Bat Houses Right For My Property?
Bat houses can provide available roosts where there are none and encourage bats to use and frequent an area. But before you start erecting bat houses here and there, it's important to first determine if they are appropriate for your place.
Chara Has Overtaken My Pond – What Should I Do?
Chara, or muskgrass, can be handled using a variety of methods: mechanical, biological, or chemical. Each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages.
Grazing Effects on Wildlife
The practice of properly grazing livestock is vital to the health of our ecosystems and overall resiliency of our great state.
Establishing Eastern Cottonwoods
Landowners and agencies have attempted to reestablish eastern cottonwood in Oklahoma with some success. We share tips from the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Wildlife Food for Thought: Western Soapberry
The greatest value of the soapberry tree is for wildlife cover. Dense soapberry groves can define a woodland, fencerow, or creek, and this cover is readily used by deer, wild turkey, and many other species as they travel, rest, or escape predators.
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.