2008 Outdoor Calendar
Outdoor Education classes are in Red
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Season Dates
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OCTOBER
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2: Bugling Elk Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season, thus, offering a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing. At this time of year the bull elk compete for available females to form their harems. To vent their feelings of frustration and aggression, the bull elk produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Tour participants have the opportunity to hear the bugling and to search for elk in their natural habitat. Other species of wildlife such as bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are not uncommon during the tour although weather conditions make wildlife viewing opportunities unpredictable. Bugling Elk Tours will depart promptly at 5 p.m.. Each tour will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
4: Bugling Elk Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season, thus, offering a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing. At this time of year the bull elk compete for available females to form their harems. To vent their feelings of frustration and aggression, the bull elk produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Tour participants have the opportunity to hear the bugling and to search for elk in their natural habitat. Other species of wildlife such as bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are not uncommon during the tour although weather conditions make wildlife viewing opportunities unpredictable. Bugling Elk Tours will depart promptly at 6:30 a.m.. Each tour will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
5: Bugling Elk Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season, thus, offering a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing. At this time of year the bull elk compete for available females to form their harems. To vent their feelings of frustration and aggression, the bull elk produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Tour participants have the opportunity to hear the bugling and to search for elk in their natural habitat. Other species of wildlife such as bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are not uncommon during the tour although weather conditions make wildlife viewing opportunities unpredictable. Bugling Elk Tours will depart promptly at 5 p.m.. Each tour will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
6: The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Regular Commission Meeting. Meetings are held monthly at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Building (auditorium), 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK at 9:00 am
9: Bugling Elk Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season, thus, offering a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing. At this time of year the bull elk compete for available females to form their harems. To vent their feelings of frustration and aggression, the bull elk produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Tour participants have the opportunity to hear the bugling and to search for elk in their natural habitat. Other species of wildlife such as bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are not uncommon during the tour although weather conditions make wildlife viewing opportunities unpredictable. Bugling Elk Tours will depart promptly at 5 p.m.. Each tour will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Due to the length of the tour, children must be at least eight years of age to participate. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
11 & 12: Bugling Elk Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season, thus, offering a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing. At this time of year the bull elk compete for available females to form their harems. To vent their feelings of frustration and aggression, the bull elk produces a high-pitched whistling sound. Tour participants have the opportunity to hear the bugling and to search for elk in their natural habitat. Other species of wildlife such as bison, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey are not uncommon during the tour although weather conditions make wildlife viewing opportunities unpredictable. Bugling Elk Tours will depart promptly at 5 p.m.. Each tour will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Due to the length of the tour, children must be at least eight years of age to participate. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
13: Eastern Oklahoma Branch meeting at Johnnies Charboiler (5001 South Harvard, North side of I-44... East side of Harvard), Tulsa. (918) 743-1110. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fore more information contact Sam Myers at (918) 447-8864.
18: Tulsa Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited and Federation of FlyFishers outing to Table Rock Tailwater (a.k.a. Taneycomo) Branson, MO. For more information contact Billy Howard at (918) 259-5287 or (918) 282-7621.
24 & 25: Stars Over the Wichitas Tour at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will be conducting "Stars Over The Wichitas" and the public is invited to participate in an evening with the stars. Participants will search and locate major constellations and other heavenly bodies with assistance from an amateur astronomer. Bring your own optics, or view the night skies through a 13" Dobsonian telescope. The two hour program begins 30 minutes after sunset. Participants should meet at the Boulder/Lost Lake picnic area entrance gate. For reservations call which are required and may be made by telephoning the Visitor Center at (580) 429-3222. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.