February 2012 - Outdoor Calendar

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4: Oklahoma Furbearers Association Fur Sale at Chandler Expo Center. All wild furs are accepted, furs can be stretched and dried, green or on the carcass. All trappers, coon hunters and predator callers are welcome to attend and sell furs. For more information call either John Weygandt at (918)645-5667 or Shannon Sheffert at (405)742-7884.

4: Edmond Ducks Unlimited annual membership banquet at Oak Tree Country Club (700 Country Club Lane, Edmond). Tickets are $60 single, $75 couple, $15 Greenwing and $300 sponsor. For more information contact Carl Tipton at (405) 478-1234 or ctipton@midcondata.com

9: The OKTU/TFF February Fly Tying Extravaganza and Swap Meet. Fly tying demonstrations from some of the areas finest fly tiers. Beginners can learn hands on at various fly tying work stations. (trout, pan fish and bass tying stations.) PLUS, bring your new, your old and tradable fly fishing equipment to sell and or swap. Meetings are held at the Hardesty Public Library (8316 E. 93rd St. on the North side of the Creek Turnpike off Memorial Drive) meetings are freeE and open to the public. Meetings begin at 6:30 PM. For more information see www.tulsaflyfishers.org

7: The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Regular Commission Meeting.  Meeting will be held on the campus of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.

11: Hackberry Flat Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The biologist on duty will be happy to visit with visitors about wildlife in the area or this unique wetland area.

11: The Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma is having their annual Expo and Awards Banquet at the Expo Center on Hwy 270 West in McAlester Oklahoma. The Expo kicks off with a meet and greet session beginning at 8:00 Saturday morning followed by a business meeting which begins at 9:00 and runs to approximately 10:30. Seminars begin immediately following the business meeting and run till approximately noon when we break for lunch. Lunch which is a dutch treat is available on site at the Expo Center. The seminars pick up again at 1:30 and run till approximately 4:30. There will be many vendors with products and demonstrations at the trade show which runs all day long. The evening highlight is the banquet and awards ceremony which begins at 6:30. There will be raffles, auctions and door prizes so bring the whole family out and join the fun. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at the door for $25.00 per adult and $15.00 for children under twelve. So come on out and support your bowhunting heritage at the Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma’s annual Expo and Awards Banquet.

16-19: Green Country's MidSouth Tackle and Hunting Show at the SpiritBank Event Center, Tulsa.

18: The Nature Center located at the Watchable Wildlife Area will be open from 9 am – 3 pm.  The biologist on duty will be happy to visit with visitors about wildlife in the area or take a walk with you on the nature trail.  Hours will be 9 am to 3 pm.

18: Earth Science Hike at Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa from 10:30-12 noon. For all ages. Free, registration not required, meet at Oxley.For more information call (918) 669-6644 or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

18: Traditional Spoon Carving at Oxley Nature Center, Tulda from 9:00-3:30 p.m. For ages: 16 to Adult. Fee: $20 for general public, $15 for members. Using shaving horses, chisels, mallets, spoke shaves, and crook knives we will turn locally reclaimed wood into a useful and beautiful item. You must register in advance! For more information call (918) 669-6644 or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.

18: Sooner Retriever Club Training day. For more information contact Bill Blochowiak  at Labske@aol.com

21: Bob Walshaw will present a hands on Bluebird program including how to deal with the killer house sparrows at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow at 7 p.m. This event will be held in the upstairs seminar room, is free and open to the public and door prizes will be awarded. For more information call (918) 355-7600.

23: Bob Walshaw will host a Predator Calling Seminar at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow at 7 p.m.  in the upstairs seminar room. Scott Ruff will cover Bobcat calling and Travis Alzate will cover Coyote calling. Both men are expert predator hunters, videographers and seminar presenters with many years of multi-state ecperience. The event is free and open to the public. For more information (918) 355-7600.

24: Goood Ol Boys Tulsa Chapter of Ducks Unlimited annual fund raising dinner at the Home Builders Building located at 11545 E 43rd St in Tulsa. Doors open at 5:00pm. Tickets are $45 (single), $15(Greenwing) and $300(Sponsor). Contact Mike Dwyer at (918) 633-6277 or email:mdwyer@cox.net

24 & 25: Illinois River Fly Fishing school at the Community Center at Tenkiller State Park on the Illinois River. The course costs$150.00 and meals cost $30. Lodging arrangements can be made through Tenkiller State Park by calling (918) 489-5643. One of the country's premiere fishing instructors Mark Patton will offering in-depth information about equipment, flies, casting and on stream instruction. Participants attend a Friday night orientation and session on equipment and flies. Sessions on casting and stream instruction will be held on the banks of the Illinois River. For more information or to enroll call (405) 340-1992.

25: Botany Walk at Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa from 10:30-12 noon. For all ages. Free, registration not required, meet at Oxley.For more information call (918) 669-6644 or oxley@cityoftulsa.org.