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2006 Outdoor Calendar

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FEBRUARY
**If a number is listed next to an Outdoor Education class Pre-registration Required**

 

February – March 11:  Eagle watch at Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow every Saturday. View eagles along the Mountain Fork River and on Broken Bow Lake. Dress for the weather; rain will not cancel the event. Bring optical equipment. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Nature Center (state park is 7 miles north of Broken Bow on Hwy 259A. Nature Center is 3 miles from the hwy, next door to Beavers Bend Restaurant.) For more information contact Frank Griffith at (580) 494-6556.

Jan. 30- Feb 5: Tulsa boat and travel show at the I.P.E. building at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds (4145 E 21st S

3 and 4: Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma’s Bowhunting Expo and Banquet at the Best Western in Stillwater.  Several vendors set up; several educational seminars; kids turkey calling contest; Ken Beck from Black Widow ; C. J. Winand wildlife biologist and outdoor writer for bowhunter mag, North American Hunter, Outdoor Channel Bowhunting TV; plus other seminars seed companies; animal calling. Tickets are $35 both banquet and seminars. Banquet only $25. Seminar only $15. For more information contact Chuck Witte at (405) 354-1639 or Rob Ray at (918) 245-1786.

3 & 4: Hunter Education: Stephen County Fairgrounds, Duncan; Feb. 3 (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.) and Feb. 4 (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). Must attend both days.

3-5: OKC Boat Show at the OKC Fairgrounds. Largest display of boats anywhere in OKC. The show runs Friday from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5. Children under 12 free.

4: The Oklahoma Fur Harvesters Association will host a Fur Sale Auction in Chandler   The location will be at the Lincoln County Expo Center just west of Chandler on SH-66.  The doors will open on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and the auction will start at 10 a.m.  There will be a ODWC employee there to tag bobcats.       Furs to be sold at the auction can stretched and dried or "green".  We ask the sellers be a member of our Association and memberships will be available at the door.  There will be people there who can help you with the check in process and even to help you with your lot selection.  For more information about the Fur Sale or our Oklahoma Fur Harvesters Association, please contact Shannon Sheffert at (405) 742-7884.

4-5: Bassmaster University at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.  Enrollment fee is $139. Spouses and ages 15 and younger may enroll for $104 with paid adult. Cost of enrollment includes $50 in merchandise, a 12-month BASS membership or discount and Bass Pro Shops discount. For more information, call 1-866-732-2277.


4: The Edmond Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual membership banquet and auction at the Nigh Center on the University of Central Oklahoma campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 for individuals and $65 for couples. Tickents for greenwings (17 and younger are $10. Corporate tables are $450 and sponsors tables are $300. Tickets can be bought at Bass Pro Shops in Bricktown, Sportsman's Warehouse and Red River Roofing. For more information, call Mike Ooten at 409-2033 or David Greenberg at 359-8466.

4: Toddler Time program at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman gives these little explorers an opportunity to learn about the natural world through hands-on activities with museum objects. Toddler Time is geared especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years along with their caregivers. The program is scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month. The program is free with an adult museum admission. Admission for children ages 5 and under is free. For additional information, call the museum education department at (405) 325-4712.

4: “Saturday Morning Birding,” For all ages.  Meet in the Oxley Nature Center parking lot in Tulsa at 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars if you have them.  Free. For more information contact Oxley Nature Center at (918) 669-6644, or www.oxleynaturecenter.org, oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

4: Hunter Education: Community Center, Owasso. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; (918) 299-2334.

4: Gourd decorating at Crow's Secret Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Cost is $5 if you bring your own gourd or $15 if you need to be supplied one. To register call the nature center at (405) 321-4633 by Feb. 1

4: Eagle watch at Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman. Event begins at 9 a.m. with an informational program on eagles. Following the program, carpool around Lake Thunderbird to view eagles and other waterfowl. Meet at the Crow’s Secret Nature Center. The nature center is off Hwy 9, 15 miles east of I-35 at the Clear Bay entrance. For more information contact Julie Tarver at (405) 321-4633 or email at crowssecret@onenet.net.

4:  Eagle Watch at Lake Tenkiller State Park/ Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Vian. Caravan through the refuge observing bald eagles.  Meet at the Sequoyah National Refuge Headquarters (Ten miles north of Vian exit on SH 82, left on Hwy 100 West) at 9 a.m. For more information contact Leann Bunn at (918) 489-5641.

4 & 11: Project WILD for college credit at Tulsa Community College (NE Campus), Tulsa. Class runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.  For more information or to enroll contact To enroll call (918) 595-7536. Workshop is six hours with a working lunch where participants bring lunch and work on assignments as they eat.

5:  “Gourd Birdhouses,” at Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa, Event runs from 2:00 p.m. to - 3:00 p.m.  For all ages.  The Purple Martin scouts are due back from South America around February 15.  Carolina Wrens and Eastern Bluebirds are also scouting out potential nesting cavities.  Who might share your yard with you if you prepare a home for new neighbors?  Fee. Please pre-register by contacting Oxley Nature Center at (918) 669-6644, or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

10 &11: Project WILD for college credit at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Class runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.  For more information or to enroll contact To enroll call  Education Outreach at 800-765-8933.
  
11: Project WILD for college credit at University of Oklahoma, Norman (w/WET on Feb. 18 and PLT on Feb. 25). Class runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to enroll contact To enroll call Debbie Hubbard at (405) 325-1947.  Workshop is six hours with a working lunch where participants bring lunch and work on assignments as they eat.

11: Hunter Education Home Study: Midwest City Library, Midwest City; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; (405) 732-4828.

11: National Wild Turkey Federation Wheelin'Sportsmen of Oklahoma is holding their dinner/meeting at the new Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10.  If you would like more information contact Norm Stahl at (918) 639-7455 or normstahl@sbcglobal.net.

11: Fur Auction at the Noble County Fairgrounds in Perry. The auction is hosted by the First Oklahoma Trappers and Predator Callers Association. Fur may be sold stretched and dried or green. Sellers must be a member of the association to sell their furs. Memberships may be ordered in advance or purchased at the auction. Anyone purchasing fur that is unprocessed needs to possess an Oklahoma fur buyers permit. The cost is $26 and can be purchased at the Wildlife Department by contact Mike Shaw at (405) 424-3392. For more information contact Bill Jackson at (918) 336-8154.

11: Eagle Watch at Lake Tenkiller State Park/ Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Vian. Caravan through the refuge observing bald eagles.  Meet at the Sequoyah National Refuge Headquarters (Ten miles north of Vian exit on SH 82, left on Hwy 100 West) at 9 a.m. For more information contact Leann Bunn at (918) 489-5641.

11: “Trees in Winter,” at Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  For all ages.  We’ll go for a walk  and learn to identify trees without their leaves.  Fee. Please pre-register by contacting Oxley Nature Center at (918) 669-6644, or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

11-12: Eagle watch at Quartz Mountain Nature Park, Lone Wolf. Join park naturalist at the Group Camp Community Building for an informative eagle presentation. Caravan to eagle viewing sites around Lake Altus-Lugert. Adults must accompany youth. Inclement weather will cancel event. Large groups may call for alternate dates. Additional self-guided opportunities available; stop by visitor center for information. Meet at Group Camp Community Bldg across from Quartz Mountain Grocery Store (on Hwy 44: 17 miles north of Altus; 10 miles south of Lone Wolf Dates) at 9 a.m. For more information contact Park Office/Sue at (580) 563-2238.

13- March 31: Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS). Please consult the 2005-2006 Waterfowl Regulations for zone boundaries and daily limits.

13, 14 , 16: Hunter Education: Bass Pro, Broken Arrow; 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; (918) 299-2334. Must attend all three nights.

15: Deadline to enter the Cyril Rod and Gun Club Pro-Am Open. The bass touranment will be held May 27 at Fort Cobb Lake.
Thirty-four pro bass anglers from the BASS and FLW Tours have committed to fish in the tournament, said Brian Moorehead, president of the Cyril Rod and Gun Club. The bass tournament is a fund raiser for the Caddo County 4H and FFA chapters. The money raised will be used to build a shooting range.
Entry fee is $200 which includes a ticket to a May 26 banquet and auction. Amateur anglers will be teamed with a pro angler for the tournament. The drawing for teams will be held at the banquet. For more information, call Moorehead at (580) 678-3606.

18: Trout Derby at  Lake Pawhuska. For more information contact the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce at (918) 287-1208.

18:  After the Holiday's Dinner at Tenkiller State Park. The dinner will be held at Big Daddy Restaurant on Hwy.100 and begins at 6 p.m. Dinner costs

$5.00 for individuals; $15.00 for Families (2 adults, 3 kids under 18years of age) and $25.00 for businesses. Cost covers membership into Tenkiller Park Partners. Dinner is being provided by Big Daddy's Restaurant and sponsored by Tenkiller Park Partner's.  For more information contact Lou Grimes, President (918)773-6083 or Ted Bunn, Vice President (918)457-5341 or call Leann Bunn,Tenkiller State Park (918)489-5641. Proceeds go toward the courtesy dock fund.

18: Eagle Watch at Lake Tenkiller State Park/ Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Vian. Caravan through the refuge observing bald eagles.  Meet at the Sequoyah National Refuge Headquarters (Ten miles north of Vian exit on SH 82, left on Hwy 100 West) at 9 a.m. For more information contact Leann Bunn at (918) 489-5641.

18: Dutch Oven Cooking at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Join the park naturalist to learn the basics of dutch oven cooking. An $8 registration fee is required. The class runs from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For registration or course information contact Julie Tarver at Crow's Secret Nature Center at (405) 321-4633.

18: Toddler Time program at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman gives these little explorers an opportunity to learn about the natural world through hands-on activities with museum objects. Toddler Time is geared especially for children ages 18 months to 3 years along with their caregivers. The program is scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of every month. The program is free with an adult museum admission. Admission for children ages 5 and under is free. For additional information, call the museum education department at (405) 325-4712.

19: “Habitat Hunt,” at Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa. The program runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For all ages.  There may not be many and they may be tiny, but we should be able to find the first brave wildflowers of the year.  Meet at Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, Catoosa, OK.  Fee. Please pre-register by contacting Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa OK, 918-669-6644, or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

21: Hunter Education Home Study, Bass Pro, OKC; 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (405) 218-5200.

23: Project WILD at Osage County Interlocal Cooperative, Hominy. Class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information or to enroll contact Missy Bush at (918) 885-2667.  Workshop is six hours with a working lunch where participants bring lunch and work on assignments as they eat.

24: Project WILD at Braman Schools, Braman. Class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information or to enroll contact Tanya Williams (580) 385-2191.  Workshop is six hours with a working lunch where participants bring lunch and work on assignments as they eat.

24: Aquatic Education Clinic: Yukon Trout Clinic; Jackie Cooper Gym; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Pre-registration required by calling 350-8920.

25: Hunter Education Home Study: Timberlake High School Cafeteria, Helena; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Must complete the home study portion of the course before attending class.  Workbooks are available at the Alfalfa Co. Sherriff's office in Cherokee or you may complete the home study portion online at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/homestudy2.htm.

25: American Catfish Anglers Tournament Series at Arcadia Lake, Edmond. Lake Fees are $6 for vehicle and $6 for boat. For more information contact Mike Strawn at (405) 410-9486 or http://www.catfishangler.com

25: Eagle Watch at Lake Tenkiller State Park/ Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Vian. Caravan through the refuge observing bald eagles.  Meet at the Sequoyah National Refuge Headquarters (Ten miles north of Vian exit on SH 82, left on Hwy 100 West) at 9 a.m. For more information contact Leann Bunn at (918) 489-5641.

 

 

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