June

June
**If a phone number is listed next to an Outdoor Education class which is highlighted in red
Pre-registration Required**

2: 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

2: Master Naturalist Workshops – Norman. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to okmasternaturalist.org and click on “join us” or contact info@okmasternaturalist.org

4: Master Naturalist Workshops – Tulsa. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to neokmasternaturalist.org and click on “join” or call 918 342-1569.

5: Master Naturalist Workshops – Norman. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to okmasternaturalist.org and click on “join us” or contact info@okmasternaturalist.org

5 & 16: Wildlife Tour at the the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. The public will have an opportunity to view wildlife on a bus tour of Pinchot Loop in the Special Use Area. A unique feature of this season is the young buffalo and longhorn calves. Reservations for the programs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by telephoning the Visitor Center weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. All tours will last approximately three hours. Due to the length of the program, children must be at least eight (8) 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.

6: Master Naturalist Workshops – Tulsa. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to neokmasternaturalist.org and click on “join” or call 918 342-1569.

7: National Wild Turkey Federation Women in the the Outdoors event will be held at the Creek Park in Choctaw. For more information contact Beth Ann Amico at (405) 519-5227.

7: Pastor Appreciation Tournament to be held on Ponca Lake from 7:00 am to Noon. This event is open to any pastoral staff - paid or volunteer. The pastor's will be paired with a boater. There is no cost to the pastor and they don't even need a fishing license because it is the weekend of "free fishing" in the State of Oklahoma. Gift certificates will be awarded as prizes for all places and also for big bass. There will be a special guest speaker and lunch will be served. If you are interested in fishing or need additional information, please contact David Rush with Northern Oklahoma (FOCAS) Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society at (580) 762-8949.

8: Sooner Retriever Club Training day. For more information contact Bill Blochowiak at (405) 279-1288.

8-14: Oklahoma FreeWheel 2008 – 30th Anniversary Bicycle Tour. Join us for Oklahoma FreeWheel – a weeklong recreational bicycle tour that starts in Marietta, Oklahoma – just north of the Texas border - and finishes in Caldwell, Kansas. Cyclists will camp overnight in the host communities of Sulphur, Seminole, Henryetta, Drumright, Perry and Tonkawa.

9: 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.

9: Master Naturalist Workshops – Norman. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to okmasternaturalist.org and click on “join us” or contact info@okmasternaturalist.org

9: Master Naturalist Workshops – Tulsa. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to neokmasternaturalist.org and click on “join” or call 918 342-1569.

12: Master Naturalist Workshops – Norman. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to okmasternaturalist.org and click on “join us” or contact info@okmasternaturalist.org

12: Master Naturalist Workshops – Tulsa. Learn about basic ecology, forest ecosystems of Oklahoma, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and prairie ecosystems. Volunteers completing the training are eligible to participant in a variety of additional trainings, field trips and service projects. For details go to neokmasternaturalist.org and click on “join” or call 918 342-1569.

14: Oklahoma Youth Hunter Education Challenge State will be held at the OKC Hun Club. Youth who have completed their hunter education certification are invited to participate. For more information contact Carey Pribil at (405) 613-8755 or www.yhec.org

14: National Wild Turkey Federation Owasso Area chapter fundraising banquet will be held at the Bailey Educational Center inOwasso from 6-10 p.m. For more information contact Amos Berry at (918) 376-7064.

15: Woodward Archers 3-D Shoot. Range Directions from 48th St and Oklahoma Ave (go 1 mile west, turn left off Hwy 15 go south 2 1/2 miles west into) For more information contact Ed Kinney at (580) 256-3320 or Frank Patterson Jr at (580) 256-6613. Memberships available shoots are open events. Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 2:30 p.m.

19: Deep Water Structure Fishing workshop at the Broken Arrow Bass Pro Shop. Chris Torkelson, RedHead Pro-Staff will discuss how to locate structure in deep water and what baits to use to catch them. Chris will also tell what time of year to start looking for the deep bite. Tank demo begins at 7:00 p.m.

21: The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife will be conducting the eighth annual Kid’s Camp at the Cherokee Wildlife Management Area. The one-day camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is for youth 15 and under. There is no charge or pre-registration required. Scheduled events include archery, BB gun, paint ball, .22 rife, muzzle-loading firearms, and shotgun ranges with instructors. In addition, participants can fish in a stocked pond, visit reptile, mountain men, knife making, trapping, turkey calling, and wildlife exhibits. Food and drinks as well as the use of fishing tackle, ammo, and firearms will be provided free of charge to all who attend. The WMA is approximately 10 miles east of Fort Gibson, Ok on highway 62, and then 2 miles south at the Midway Conoco to the Zeb Entrance of the wildlife area. Go 1 more mile inside to the WMA Headquarters. For additional information contact Ron Justice at (918) 260-8959.

21-22: Backwoods Bowhunters 3-D shoot. The Backwoods Bowhunters Range is located 7 1/2 miles west of hwy 4 or 4 1/2 miles east of hwy 81 on Britton Road between Yukon and El Reno. For more information contact Pat Finnigan at (405) 262-7559 or Johnny Pappan at (405) 863-5736.

21: Tulsa Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited and Federation of FlyFishers outing to Lower Mountain Fork River, Broken Bow. For more information contact Billy Howard at (918) 259-5287 or (918) 282-7621.

21 &22: Wildlife Tour at the the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. The public will have an opportunity to view wildlife on a bus tour of Pinchot Loop in the Special Use Area. A unique feature of this season is the young buffalo and longhorn calves. Reservations for the programs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by telephoning the Visitor Center weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. All tours will last approximately three hours. Due to the length of the program, children must be at least eight (8) 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.

28: Butterfly Count, Byron Hatchery Watchable Wildlife Area, Cherokee, OK. 9:30 am to 4 pm. Bring sack lunch. For more information: 405-424-0099.

28: National Wild Turkey Federation Big Lake Gobblers chapter fundraising banquet will be held at the VFW Post 8798 in Eufaula from 6-10 p.m. For more information contact Brad Lovell at (918) 706-3994.

28 & 29: Wildlife Tour at the the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. The public will have an opportunity to view wildlife on a bus tour of Pinchot Loop in the Special Use Area. A unique feature of this season is the young buffalo and longhorn calves. Reservations for the programs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by telephoning the Visitor Center weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. All tours will last approximately three hours. Due to the length of the program, children must be at least eight (8) 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.