Radio equipment helps track Oklahoma wildlife

 
BY DAVID ZIZZO
Published: December 22, 2009

Radio tracking has helped monitor and preserve Oklahoma wildlife, researchers say.

In 2000, Oklahoma State University students hired by wildlife officials used radio equipment to track black bears through rugged parts of Oklahoma.

"It was very good information,” said Joe Hemphill , southeast regional supervisor and black bear coordinator for the state Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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