ORWMA - Purpose of Organization
Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Association (ORWMA) was formed in 1998. We are organized under a Texas Parks and Wildlife program as a level one (1) Managed Land for Deer Corporation. The purpose of the organization is to aid in the preservation of all wildlife indigenous to our area. Winning the Lone Star Land Steward award in 2004 was a strong affirmation of the valuable guidance that ORWMA has provided for the member controlled acreage.
ORWMA members continue to learn and use their knowledge to promote the principles that underlie this prestigious award.
ORWMA is composed of Special Interest Groups (SIG). This website has a page for each SIG. Articles relating to a specific SIG will be posted in their section.
New Events
Archery Contest Winner
Pat Taylor is 1st prize winner of the Archery division in the CCWMA Big Buck contest for 2009 season. Pat's buck is a 9 point with a 15-7/8" spread and scored 114-2/8 Boone and Crockett
Second place winner is Chris Housewright of Harvey creek WMA.
Bluebird Houses for Sale
Bluebird houses are available through the ORWMA Birding SIG. The entire package includes the house, a pole for mounting, a baffle to ward off predators and all the hardware. The houses are $20 each.
Contact an ORWMA SIG leader for more information or send email to Bret.
From : Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department:
To: All land owners
Your Volunteer Fire Department suggests you look at or do the following.
1. Test and change batteries in all smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are the First line of defense for the home owner.
2. Establish and practice a home evacuation plan e.g. all of the family will Meet outside home at some predetermined place, perhaps mailbox etc.
3. Disk area around fences. Keep brush cut around home, barns, Outbuildings.
4. Keep and check fire extinguishers for interior of home, also consider Dedicated exterior fire lines for home for a small fire.
5. Make sure members of family know how to disconnect electrical power. (at least 200 amp breaker)
6. Review with family how to get help for fire/ems emergency (911).
7. For any burning of brush, make sure fire lanes are cut and all fires attended until fire is out.
8. Review with family overall fire safety in home.
To sum up, safety and fire safety is in all our best interests, because Oct. Is fire prevention month this is a great time to re-visit all these areas.
Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department is offering free courtesy home fire Inspections. Call Steve Harlan for details or for appointment. 733-8767.
Next VFD meeting is Jan. 13 at 2PM call 733-8767
Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department wants you, male or female. Please, get involved. You won't be disappointed.
Pictures of a Baltimore Oriole
These pictures are new on Sept. 4, 2009. Submitted by Amy Mian
Who Are The Squatters?
Read the story of Bret and Terri's annual visitors.
Plant Your Victory Garden
This article explains the "Victory Gardens" of WWI and WWII. It also gives information about starting a garden of your own. This may become very important during 2010.
New Items
As new items come in they will be posted on the appropriate SIG page. As articles and items age, they will moved to an archival location that will still be accessible. The main emphasis will be on keeping fresh material on the site. If you have any suggestions for the site, please use the "Contact" form to advise the webmaster of omissions, errors, or if you have submissions for the site.