ORWMA - Purpose of Organization
Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Association (ORWMA) was formed in 1998. 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 pertaining to a Special Interest Group will be posted on the coresponding page.
New Information on Big Buck Contest
This .pdf file contains all the information regarding the Colorado County Big Buck contest. If you want to enter, you need to read this and get enrolled as soon as possible.
Big Cat Picture
Mark Boudoin's game camera captured a picture of a large cat on July 29.
Fire Training in Bastrop
Wildfire Training Schedule. Training will be held in October. Registration begins August 4th. Cost is $55/day ($60/day after Oct. 1st).
Douglas is Trapping More Hogs
New (08-02-2008) pictures of Oakridge Porkers.
Pictures of Ice Cream Social
The pictures of the Ice Cream Social held on July 19 are finally here! Hopefully an article will appear soon???
Deer Spotlight Census
The Deer SIG held a meeting Sat. July 26th at 10AM. The purpose was to discuss the annual spotlighting census and other future events.
Check here to find openings in the schedule and notify Jim Trickett to reserve a space.
New Pictures!
New pictures of deer and turkeys. Cecil sent these recent (2008-06-25) pictures.
Doe and Fawn
Recent picture taken by Gary and Donna Burrows on their property.
Rabies Prevention in Domestic Animals
Three skunks and one bat have been found positve for rabies during the past 60 days in the Weimar area. If you notice any wild or domestic animals exibiting unusual behavior, please contact Dr. William Rugeley (979-725-8214) in Weimar or Dr. Michael Ridlen (979-732-9981) in Columbus. Either can give advice regarding steps to take in order to help control this disease.
The state has information regarding rabies at Texas Dept. of State Health Services.
Which Bird Is This?
Take a look at this Yellow Breasted Chat.
Turkey Eggs Found in Oakridge Ranch
Jason Harris has contributed pictues of turkey eggs that he found on his property.
Results of the Winter Bird Count
Carol has provided a nice essay of the winter count activities. All the data on observed bird species is included.
Douglas Mason Given Special Award
The weekend of March 1st, Douglas Mason took part in the "Wild Hog Expo" in Hallettsville. Douglas received a special award for his hard work, promoting the sport of hunting with dogs. Take a look at the award and the expo.
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
Weather Forecast on the Events Calendar
A weather forecast and link to Weather Underground has been added to the Events Calendar page.
Breeding Bird Data Ready
The Breeding Bird data is finally ready for display in the Birding SIG. Take a look at the table data.
This data was recorded at one half mile intervals along roads in Oakridge Ranch.
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.