Oklahoma State Parks: Alabaster Caverns State Park
By Laci Jones A loud voice comes across the speaker saying, “The next tour will start in five minutes.” The tourists gather their belongings, get in a line and march off on their 45-minute tour […]
Outdoors
Grazing Oklahoma: Big Bluestem
By Rob Cook Characteristics: Big bluestem is a native, warm-season, perennial bunch grass. At maturity, it can grow to about three to six feet tall. The leaves can grow up to 3/8-inch wide and six […]
Oklahoma State Parks: Hugo Lake State Park
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. […]