News of the Week
For Immediate Release: WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2011
Seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo to offer outdoor learning opportunities
Oklahomans interested in the outdoors should mark their
calendars now for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
Conservation’s seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo slated for
Sept. 24-25 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City.
The Wildlife Department is working with a range of
organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host
the Expo — a free event intended to promote and develop
appreciation for Oklahoma’s wildlife and natural resources by
providing hands-on learning opportunities for all types of
outdoor enthusiasts.
“The Expo is a one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation event,” said
Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department.
“This is a place where literally thousands of outdoor-minded
people of all ages and skill levels gather for a weekend of
activities and learning opportunities that are entirely focused
on Oklahoma’s outdoors.”
Organizations interested in helping promote the outdoors through
an educational booth or activity should contact Hurst at (405)
522-6279.
Among many other activities, Expo visitors will be able to try
firsthand activities such as fishing, shotgun and archery
shooting sports, kayaking, mountain biking and more. They can
attend seminars on hunting dog training, outdoor cooking,
camping, hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and other activities in
the great outdoors. Visitors to the event also can win a variety
of free prizes thanks to the Expo’s generous sponsors.
Additionally, guests can shop at the Outdoor Marketplace, a
large area at the Expo designated for shopping for the latest in
outdoor gear and merchandise.
Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, Log on to
wildlifedepartment.com as the event draws near to stay up to
date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
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