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Cold weather provides bird watching opportunities

Mon, Feb 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Birds of a feather flock together. And, when it is cold out, some species in Oklahoma will bunch together, providing some unique bird watching opportunities.

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OSU receives grant to investigate redcedar, biofuels and water

Tue, Jan 21, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma landowners have been hearing for years that removing the eastern redcedar trees from their property is essential for proper land management.

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Fire danger on the rise

Fri, Jan 17, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is fire season in Oklahoma. About this time every year, Oklahomans watch thousands upon thousands of acres of land burn up in wildfires.

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A little planning goes far with prescribed burning

Wed, Jan 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is nothing better than when a plan comes together. Also, in this case, there is nothing worse than when there was no plan to start with.

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More than three little piggies running loose in Oklahoma

Wed, Dec 04, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – They do not build their houses out of straw, sticks or bricks, but feral hogs have found a home in Oklahoma.

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Bucks on the move for opening weekend

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Bucks have only one thing on their minds this time of year, and it is not the person sitting in the tree stand with a rifle pointed squarely in their direction.

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Pheasant numbers up, a little

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The numbers are promising, at least up from last year, giving Oklahoma pheasant hunters something to look forward to when the season opens Dec. 1.

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Bird collisions with wind turbines reviewed

Tue, Nov 19, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A little birdie told me to watch out for wind turbines, but he forgot to tell his buddies.

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Beetles enjoying a buffet of saltcedar in Oklahoma

Tue, Nov 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – It has been a hard days night, and they have been working like a dog. Saltcedar beetles may be the new rock stars for property owners in Oklahoma.

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Daily water use of redcedars

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The sneeze-causing, water-guzzling, fire hazard eastern redcedar is no stranger to Oklahoma.

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It’s that time of year in Oklahoma: deer season

Tue, Oct 29, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The arrows have been flying in Oklahoma for several weeks, but now it’s time to hear the blasting of muzzleloaders.

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Safety issues to consider when hunting

Tue, Oct 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma hunters have been checking their trail cameras, climbing into their blinds and slinging arrows at deer since archery season began Oct. 1.

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