Outdoors – Page 2 – Oklahoma Farm & Ranch

Oklahoma State Parks: Hugo Lake State Park

September 15, 2017 0

By Laci Jones Tucked away in southeastern Oklahoma lies a state park known for its recreational opportunities. With 110 miles of shoreline, Hugo Lake State Park is a popular state park for cabin rentals. Conveniently […]

Grazing Oklahoma: Common Sunflower

September 1, 2017 0

By Josh Gaskamp Characteristics: Common sunflower is an annual, warm-season forb native to North America. It can occasionally grow taller than 12 feet high in moist, nutrient-rich soils, but commonly reaches five to 10 feet […]

Hunting Action Ramps Up Sept. 1 With Opening of Dove Season

August 28, 2017 0

Aug. 24, 2017-One major change this year is that Oklahoma’s dove season, which normally runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, will gain additional days from Dec. 1-29. The longer season was made possible by changes […]

Quail, Dove Focus for Field Day Sept. 8

August 22, 2017 0

Aug. 22, 2017-Landowners can improve game bird populations on their land when they employ management techniques that have proven successful for that purpose. To help landowners make a positive difference, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife […]

Grazing Oklahoma: Switchgrass

August 19, 2017 0

By Rob Cook Characteristics: Switchgrass is a native, warm-season, perennial bunch grass. Mature height is about three to six feet tall. The leaves are up to 1/2-inch wide and six to 24 inches long. There […]

Upcoming Events Support Conservation

August 8, 2017 0

Aug. 8, 2017-Several conservation-related events are scheduled in the coming weeks, with proceeds to be used by the organizers to support various wildlife and habitat-related activities. Those who would like to attend are urged to […]

Drones for Wildlife Management

August 7, 2017 0

By Russell A. Graves The feeling is scary and amazing all at the same time. Within minutes of my new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, arriving at my rural home north of Childress, Texas, […]

Applications Due by Aug. 15 for Youth Private Land Antlerless Deer Hunts

August 1, 2017 0

Aug. 1, 2017-Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in one of two bonus antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private lands in Love County (Oct. 20, 2017, orientation on Oct. […]

Lizard License Plate Helps Horned Toads

July 26, 2017 0

July 25, 2017-Oklahoma’s scorching summer temperatures may cause many wildlife to retreat, but species like the Texas horned lizard enjoy soaking in the sun’s rays. “Summer is the best season to watch for reptiles like […]

Oklahoma State Parks: Lake Texoma State Park

July 17, 2017 0

By Laci Jones Warm breeze, cool water, flip flops and sunscreen. Summertime has officially arrived in Oklahoma. As Oklahoma’s second largest lake with more than 89,000 acres of water, Lake Texoma is popular destination to […]