March 2013 - Outdoor Calendar
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1-3: Medicine Park Trout Festival.
2: Oklahoma Furbearers Alliance Fur Sale at Okfuskee, County Fairgrounds. 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. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the sale starts at 9 a.m. For more information call either John Weygandt at (918)645-5667 or Shannon Sheffert at (405)742-7884.
7: Brush removal in Native Pecans Workshop. Brsuh removal under natice pecan trees helps bring the trees into production. This workshop is designed to acquaint native pecan growers and custom managers with teh tools and techniques available for removing unwanted timber and brush in native stands. Workshop is 9 am - 12 pm at the Frank Perry Residence (24359 N County Rd 3240), Pauls Valley, OK.
12: Fertilizer and Weed Control Seminar. Spring brings Ag producers two challenges - weeds and fertilizers needs. Cost-effective fertilization and weed control practices are essential in forage and hay production. This seminar will provide producers with information on solutions to common pasture fertilization issues, as well as herbicide treatments for week and brush control. Seminar is 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Mid-America Technology Center in Wayne, OK.
14: Texoma Cattleman's Conference: Focus on Efficiency. Management practices that improve operational efficiencies and optimize production are essential for long-term operational viability. Beef industry experts will identify management practices that will result in the greatest potential for improved efficiencies when implemented. Conference is from 9 am - 4 pm at the Ardmore Convention Center. Registration is $35, includes lunch. To register go to www.noble.org/AgEvents/.
26: Fertilizer and Weed Control Seminar. Spring brings Ag producers two challenges - weeds and fertilizers needs. Cost-effective fertilization and weed control practices are essential in forage and hay production. This seminar will provide producers with information on solutions to common pasture fertilization issues, as well as herbicide treatments for week and brush control. Seminar is 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at the Kiamichi Technology Center in Atoka, OK.
26: The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is hosting a meeting to form a wildlife management cooperative/association in the greater Butler and Hammon areas. The QDMA is a national nonprofit wildlife conservation organization that specializes in education and outreach to landowners, hunters, wildlife resource professionals and the public. Pre-registration is required. Dinner will be provided. Meeting is scheduled from 5:00 pm -8:00 pm at the Butler Community Building located at 415 East Broadway Street Butler, OK. 73625. Contact Kip Adams 570-439-5696; KAdams@qdma.com.28: Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Workshop. BQA raises consumer confidence through proper management education and guidelines for the beef industry. This workshop will give insight into BQA standards for animal care, recordkeeping, nutrition and carcass quality. Participants can become BQA certified with successful completion of the workshop and a test. Workshop is 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Noble Foundation Kruse Auditorium.
28: The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is hosting a meeting to form a wildlife management cooperative/association in the greater Oklmulgee and Henryetta areas. The QDMA is a national nonprofit wildlife conservation organization that specializes in education and outreach to landowners, hunters, wildlife resource professionals and the public. Pre-registration is required. Dinner will be provided. Meeting is scheduled from 5:00 pm -8:00 pm in the conference room at 111 East 6th Street Okmulgee, OK. 74447. Contact Kip Adams 570-439-5696; KAadams@qdma.com.
30: Sooner Retriever Club Training day. Mock HT/FT with luch and open meeting. For more information contact Bill Blochowiak at Labske@aol.com.