Oklahoma Conservation News

Oklahoma and poultry industry face ‘high stakes’ negotiations

January 29, 2023

Longtime observers say the State of Oklahoma and the poultry industry face a high hurdle and high stakes as they tackle decades-long pollution issues involving the scenic Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller.

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Oklahoma refocuses on invasive cedars

January 13, 2023

Two decades after a governor’s task force warned the spread of invasive trees would mean millions in economic losses the damage is ongoing, but things could swing in 2023

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Holiday season rainbows an increasingly pricey ‘gift’

December 23, 2022

Statewide trout fishing continues to grow in popularity, and in price By KELLY BOSTIANFor the CCOFAs temperatures rise to the above-freezing range on Christmas Day it will be easier for kids and adults to enjoy one of nature’s more popular, and increasingly expensive, gifts—stocked rainbow trout. Now averaging $5 to nearly $7 a pound—depending on…

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Congress kills landmark wildlife bill over funding debate

December 21, 2022

Oklahoma could have received $16M annually for wildlife conservation By KELLY BOSTIANFor the CCOF National hunting and conservation groups expressed dismay as a landmark wildlife conservation bill failed in last-minute negotiations to include it in the year-end omnibus spending bill late Monday. Despite broad bi-partisan support, and coming as closer to passage than ever in…

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Look for Oklahoma beauties on mild winter days

November 23, 2022

Visions of winter wonderlands occupy thoughts as the holidays approach, but Oklahoma’s winter days which range from bitter to balmy can reveal different winter beauties—butterflies and moths.

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