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.
RC Brown Named ODWC Landowner of the Year
RC (Rick) Brown is the Wildlife Department’s Landowner of the Year.
Understanding Spike-on-one-Side Bucks
A "spike-on-one-side" buck is a term that refers to those bucks which have "normal" antler growth on one side and a spike on the other.
Increase Food and Cover for Wildlife with Wildlife Openings
Wildlife openings should not be overlooked when considering ways to enhance forest habitats for wildlife.
Are Crappie Right for My Pond?
For those willing to take the crappie leap, we offer a few tradeoffs and caveats to consider.
