Anglers can show their support and appreciation for fish conservation by attending the 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s 13th Annual Banquet and Auction Saturday, March 1.

The banquet, to be held at the Sportsman’s Country Club in Oklahoma City, includes dinner, raffles and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All anglers and their friends are welcome to attend. The auction begins at 6 p.m., but items can be previewed starting at 5 p.m.

“The 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited has contributed thousands of dollars to the Wildlife Department’s fish conservation efforts in Oklahoma,” said Jeff Boxrucker, assistant chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “Groups like these play an enormous role in making the sport of angling great in Oklahoma. When out on the water, a lot of trout anglers may not realize the impact of groups like this on their favorite pastime, but they can show their support by attending the banquet.”

To purchase tickets, or for other information about the 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited, contact Tom Adams at (405) 751-7376 or Brian Ellis at (405) 236-1010. The Sportsman’s Country Club is located at 4001 Northwest 39th St. in Oklahoma City.

For more information about trout angling in Oklahoma, log on to the Wildlife Department’s Web site at wildlifedepartment.com

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