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.
July 4th
The Colorado County rules for fireworks: No rockets with fins and no stick rockets. Firecrackers and sparklers may be used in areas where fire danger is low and adult supervision is present.
Have a safe and fun holiday. Remember our men and women in uniform. For more information, contact the sheriff at 979-732-2388 or the county judge at 979-732-2604.
What If I Find a Baby Deer?
It is fawn season. The season will likely run late this year due to weather and other factors. Here are a few suggestions that will help guard our fawn crop.
Plans For Ice Cream Social
The annual ORWMA Ice Cream Social is on the calendar!
ORWMA Meeting of SIG Leaders
Next meeting of SIG leaders has not been set. See Events Calendar for details.
Here is the corrected minutes from the March 14 meeting.2009 Shrimp Boil - ReCap
If you missed the party, here is a sample of the fun, food and prizes.
Deer Hunt Rules Proposed
Look at the "proposed" rules for deer season 2009. To comment, you may contact Jim Trickett before the final version is published July 15.
Do You Like Hunting Stories?
Here is one with pictures.
This is an example of the need to control the expansion of the wild hog population.
New Article on Pond Maintenance
This article on pond maintenance is time critical. If you have a pond, this could be important to you.
If You Are a Gun Owner, Contact Your Federal Representatives
The Congress is taking up HR 45 (Blair Holt) for discussion and vote. It will be the most restrictive legislation of our civil rights ever contemplated by the government.
If you own any gun, you will probably be affected and certain hunting rifles and shotguns will either be prohibited or require a federal license for you to own it. Licensing will require passing a test administered by the Attorney General, finger printing and medical and psychological exam. If you get the license, the local law enforcement body (sheriff) will have the authority to inspect the storage of the firearm at any time and if it is not stored according to the law, it can be confiscated and you can be fined.
This bill will exempt federal and state officials. If you ever thought about writing to your federal representative and senators, the time is now.
You can follow this link to a website with the entire text of the bill. You may also want to read up on the man who represents Illinois in the congress and who has proposed this bill.
The following are links to our representative and senators who will consider HR45.
- Representative Doggett Texas twentififth district (Colorado County).
- Senator Hutchison.
- Senator Cornyn.
Pictures of the TDHA Hog Expo
The 2009 Hog Expo in Halletsville was a record setter for the Texas Dog Hunters Assoc.
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 this year and next.
Wounded Warriors Hunt 2008
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The weekend of Dec. 12, 13 Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Assoc. (ORWMA) hosted the third annual deer hunt for 13 Wounded Warriors from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Several Oakridge residents furnished sleeping accommodations and they and other property owners allowed the soldiers to hunt on their properties. Oakridge property owners provided dinner Fri. night and breakfast and lunch Sat. The soldiers harvested several deer and a couple of hogs. Cleaning and preparation of the harvested animals were provided by Texas Dog Hunters Assoc. and Oakridge property owners.
Here is a group picture of soldiers.
Pictures of Ice Cream Social
The pictures of the Ice Cream Social held on July 19, 2008 are here!
Fire safety
The fire safety program that was held on February 10th in Stevenson's barn was one of the most informative programs that ORWMA has had in recent memory. The presenter was Lexi Maxwell of the Texas Forest Service, Fire Prevention Division in Bastrop, TX. The slides were very graphic and informative. The topics ranged from basic landscape techniques around houses and out buildings to placement of flammable liquids and propane tanks in relation to the house. There were suggestions of which plants are best for close proximity to structures and which ones will be dangerous if a fire comes near your home.
Common sense reminders:
- Don't burn on dry, windy days.
- Before burning large brush piles, call the sheriff so they will know where you are if the fire gets out of control.
- Stay with the fire until it is out cold. If it gets out of control, you may be able to stop it before it spreads too far.
- Establish a clear boundary around the burn area to prevent the fire from spreading. Even short grasses can sustain a wildfire and should be cleared from the area.
For more tips and information, log onto: Texas Forest Service or Texas A&M
New Items
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