Imagine a warm summer day when you and your family decide to attend a very special event – the inaugural Oklahoma Wildlife Expo. As you pull into the Lazy E Arena you quickly learn that there are almost too many choices to make.

Where should you take your family first? Your son wants to go to the dog training seminar and watch the jumping dogs in action, your spouse wants to go fishing and your daughter wants to try her hand at shooting a bow and arrow. With more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, there will be plenty of decisions to be made during the free, two-day event, which will be held August 27 and 28.

“We are very excited about the Expo and are really looking forward to showcasing the wide range of outdoor opportunities available to Oklahomans,” said Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “This is the first event of its kind in Oklahoma and we think it will be fun, inspiring and a huge hit. Be sure to mark your calendar now because this is going to be something you will not want to miss.”

According to Hatcher, the monumental event is designed to promote and perpetuate Oklahoma’s rich hunting, fishing and wildlife heritage.

“Our theme for the Expo is ‘Tomorrow’s memories today,’ and I think that really sums up what we want to do. We hope to provide everyone who attends the knowledge and opportunities for them to be involved in a lifetime of outdoor-related activities,” Hatcher said. “Whether you enjoy fishing, mountain biking or hiking, you will get the skills necessary to begin creating lasting memories.”

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the event.

For more information about the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call (405) 522-6279.

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