January 2012 - Outdoor Calendar
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5-8: The Oklahoma Tackle and Hunting Show at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds, Oklahoma City.
5-8: Oklahoma Winter Bird Feeder Survey. Help the OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation track the use of wintering birds at our backyard feeders. For more information: www.okwinterbirds.com.
9: 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 a.m.
12: Tulsa Fly Fishers & Oklahoma Trout Unlimited Meeting with guest speaker is Kevin Calhoun of Just Fishin' Guides. The program will be How To Catch Smallmouth On The Fly. Kevin, will cover tackle (rods, reels, fly lines, and leaders), how to read the water (current seams, cover, etc.), fly presentations, flies and will share some of his favorite rivers to fish. Kevin has fished extensively from CO, NM, AR and WY for trout; TX, AR, KS for the basses, done saltwater fishing in FL, TX and Mexico and salmon in AK. 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 free and open to the public and beings at 6:30 p.m. For more information see www.tulsaflyfishers.org
13: Eleventh annual OKC trout fishing clinic at Putnam City High School Gym (5300 NW 50th, Warr Acres) Anyone interested in fishing for and catching rainbow trout. Program is free to register call H.B Parsons Fish Hatchery at (405) 755-4014.
14: The Oklahoma Fly Fishers Fly Tying Extravaganza will be at the Creek County Fair Grounds in Sapulpa Oklahoma. The public is invited, there is no cost to attend and plenty of parking. This is our annual funding raising event. Tiers and guides from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri will be attending. Tables will be available for and vendors as well. The Oklahoma Fly Fishers is a Federation of Fly Fishers Charter Club. Thank you for your time, if you have questions please visit our website at www.oklahomaflyfishers.org or contact the club president.
16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - State Offices Closed.
17: 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 (918) 355-7600.
17: Vegetable Gardening Seminar at the Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium. This evening seminar will get you started on the right foot to establish a productive vegetable garden. Seminar starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m. No registration fee.
19: Recordkeeping for Ag Producers at the Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium. This seminar will communicate the importance of good record keeping for your agricultural enterprise. Topics will include financial records to determine profitability as well as other production records used to make management decisions. Seminar runs from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and includes lunch. To register call the Noble Foundation at (580) 224-6411 or www.noble.org/AgEvents
21: 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.
24: A Predator Calling Seminar will be presented 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 experience. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call (918) 355-7600.
28: The Lawton, Oklahoma Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be hosting a Waterfowl Hunters Party at the Great Plains Colsieum (Prairie Building) 920 S. Sheridan Road, Lawton Oklahoma 73505. Doors Open at 6:00 P.M. Tickets are $25 each which includes the meal and Ducks Unlimited membership. Auction will be held for decoys and hunting equipment. Come out and enjoy a great evening of fun and fellowship! For more info and to purchase tickets contact, Ricky Moore, Lawton Ducks Unlimited Chapter President at moore6395@sbcglobal.net or (580) 351-8824.
28: Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary Banquet of the Miami/Ottawa County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be hosting a banquet at the Buffalo Run Hotel and Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. This will be one of the first opportunity for hunters to bid on 2012 limited edition DU 75th anniversary prints, guns, and equipment. Doors open at 6:00 with dinner and auction to follow. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple available at the door. For advance tickets, information, or sponsorships contact Jeff or Shannon White at (918) 961-1083.
28: Sooner Retriever Club Training day. For more information contact Bill Blochowiak at Labske@aol.com
31: Prescribed Burn Workshop. Topics will range from legal considerations and techniques for managing fire to environmental considerations and developing prescribed burning plans. Weather permitting an afternoon demonstration burn will be conducted with an explanation of necessary equipment. Workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and includes lunch. To register call the Noble Foundation at (580) 224-6411 or www.noble.org/AgEvents