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A COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO THE WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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Letters, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152, or send e-mail to to change.
donald.brown@odwc.ok.gov.
JANUARY 2022
Dear Wildlife Department, 1 New Year’s Day.
Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
I have hunted for over 40 years and in several states and
2 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
countries. I’ve met many biologists, officers/wardens, field
3 Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
techs, and other people that are responsible for, and represent, Oklahoma City.
their programs. 6 Public Hearing on ODWC Rule Change Proposals, 7 p.m., 1801 N.
Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. Info: www.wildlifedepartment.
Although I have met many that are competent, none have com/public-meeting.
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risen to the level of what Weston Storer (ODWC Wildlife
15 Lower Illinois River Trout Clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near Gore,
Biologist) displayed during my two interactions with him. His register: https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/
EventsHome.aspx.
knowledge, professionalism, work ethic, and willingness to
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invest in his role as area biologist were remarkable.
17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (state offices closed).
I know that in my line of work, people
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will readily share with me complaints
29 Blue River Trout Clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near Tishomingo, register:
about my subordinates, but it takes https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
aspx.
extraordinary interactions to spark pos-
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itive comments. Storer was definitely
• Ducks Unlimited event set in Chandler, Jan. 8. Info: www.ducks.org/
extraordinary in his actions and words. Oklahoma/events.
• Friends of NRA event info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
I cannot express how amazed I am
• National Wild Turkey Federation events info: www.nwtf.org/events.
Wildlife Biologist with his willingness to assist us in any FEBRUARY 2022
Weston Storer
way he could. This includes after busi- 5 Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
ness hours and prior to the season when 6 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
I called seeking information to help settle 7 Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
Oklahoma City.
on a hunt location.
12 Edwards Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Oklahoma City,
I must also mention that Cody Crisswell register: https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/
EventsHome.aspx.
(ODWC Wildlife Technician) was very
13 Route 66 Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Yukon, register:
friendly, informative and helpful as well. https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
aspx.
Kudos to you for assembling such a fine “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
Wildlife Technician
Cody Crisswell crew, and especially to Storer and Criss- 21 Presidents’ Day (state offices closed).
well for representing your agency in such an outstanding manner. 26 Veterans Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Jenks, register:
https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
Yes, my buddy and I were both successful in taking fine aspx.
RMEF Tulsa Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Tulsa Fairgrounds, RSVP
white-tailed bucks, but I assure you, my opinion would have to https://events.rmef.org/shop/tulsa3 or (918) 630-8557.
remained the same and been shared if that were not the case. 27 “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
To all of you, keep up the great work. • Ducks Unlimited event set in Collinsville, Feb. 4; Weatherford, Feb. 5;
Edmond, Feb. 12. Info: www.ducks.org/Oklahoma/events.
• Friends of NRA event info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
Undersheriff Mike Larsen • National Wild Turkey Federation event set in Idabel, Feb. 26. Info: www.
nwtf.org/events.
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