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OUTDOOR OKLAHOMA ADVENTURES RAFFLES

BOOST CONSERVATION FUNDING

The first round of the Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle • Stream Snorkel Trip with ODWC Biologist: Joshua L.
series wrapped up in early August, and the big winners are fish of Eufaula.
and wildlife management and conservation in Oklahoma! • Become a Bear Biologist for a Day: Pamela H.
The raffle campaign raised $224,410, and all proceeds go of Norman.
directly to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
to fund fish and wildlife conservation, and public hunting and • Guided Spring Turkey Hunt With HiRoost Outfitters:
fishing opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Henry W. of Ada.
For each $1 spent on raffle tickets, the Wildlife Department • Southwestern Oklahoma Private Land Hunt for a Cow
can access $3 in federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Elk: Lesley S. of Tulsa.
funding. That means the first Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures • Get Up Close to Alligators in Southeastern Oklahoma:
campaign will result in nearly $1 million in funding for projects Jason C. of Cleveland, Okla.
such as fishing and boating access, habitat management, wild-
life education, public land acquisition and maintenance, and • Guided Birding Trip to Red Slough with ODWC Experts:
fish and wildlife conservation. Laveta B. of Hominy.
Drawings were held for 14 prizes, many of which will be once-in- • All-inclusive Spring Turkey Hunt in Central Oklahoma:
a-lifetime experiences for the lucky winners. Congratulations to: Dustin W. of Durant.

• Guided Fishing Trip with Pro Angler Jimmy Houston: • Private Land Youth Deer Hunt: Eli Y. of Pocola.
Sheri K. of Lawton. • Spend a Day With Any ODWC Employee: Max M.
• Guided Youth Dove Hunt with Crash Landing Outdoors: of Edmond.
Christopher M. of Coweta. • Lifetime Combination Hunting and Fishing License:
• Snagging for a World Record Paddlefish with Reel Good Chad C. of Broken Arrow.
Time Guide Service: Bradley A. of Joplin, Mo. Stay tuned for information about the second round of Out-
• Guided Youth Duck Hunt with MLB Pitcher Archie door Oklahoma Adventures raffle opportunities coming up
Bradley: Linda B. of Jenks. for 2022!

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