Aquatic Nuisance Species |
How to protect Oklahoma's resources and prevent the spread of ANS Sponsored by ODWC |
Archeological Artifacts |
Educates public on prehistoric and historic people's use of plants and artifacts Sponsored by Oklahoma Archeological Survey |
Archery Range with Compound & Recurve Bows |
Archery range instruction with recurve and compound bows Sponsored by Bow Hunting Council of Oklahoma |
Atlatl |
Learn primative hunting techniques by throwing atlatl shafts at animal silhouettes Sponsored by ODWC |
Basics of Tent Camping |
State Park staff will demonstrate and assist participants in setting up small tents and will receive instruction on safety and other outdoor skills. Sponsored by Oklahoma State Parks |
Bats Bats Bats- Oklahoma's Nightlife |
Games and activities designed to show the importance of bats in Oklahoma Sponsored by Travel OK |
Bird Feeding Station |
Several bird feeders, including hummingbird feeders, will be set up to attract birds for visitors to watch Sponsored by ODWC |
Birding Optics Course |
Educates visitors on the diversity of birds in Oklahoma, the basic skills needed to identify birds by sight, and the ecological roles played by birds Sponsored by ODWC |
Birds of Prey |
Falconers will have personal birds of prey for the public to see Sponsored by Oklahoma Falconry Association |
Bluebird Nest Box Make and Take |
Hands-on family activity that allows visitors to build nest boxes with power tools and learn about conservation and biology of the Eastern Blueburd and other cavity nesting birds Sponsored by ODWC |
Bowfishing |
Bowfishing at the Pond |
Camo Face Painting |
How to apply camouflage face paint to hunt Sponsored by the OK Youth Hunting Program |
Camp Cookin' in the Heartland |
Food tasting, Dutch oven education, and history of the Chuckwagon Sponsored by Heartland of the Prairie |
Cast Netting 101 |
Demonstrations of what cast nets are used for and proper techniques in using them Sponsored by ODWC |
Casting Kids |
One-on-one instruction on casting technique Sponsored by Bass-OK Chapter |
Common Sport Fish of Oklahoma Aquarium |
A display of many interesting fish species found in Oklahoma and identification, management, and conservation of Oklahoma fish species Sponsored by ODWC |
Dog Training |
Hunting and Sporting Dog Training Seminars, as well as proper nutrition for all classes of dog Sponsored by ODWC, Butch Goad, Withrow Kennels, True Timber Kennels, Gun Dog Kennels, Autumn Ridge Kennels, Tehoma Hunting Retriever Club, Deep Fork Retrievers, and Cargill Feed and Nutrition |
Duck Decoy Carving |
Step by step process of carving a duck decoy form wood Sponsored by ODWC |
Ducks Unlimited/ Waterfowl Conservation |
Informational books and magazines Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited- Waterfowl Conservation |
Family Fishing Clinic |
Fish identification, casting demonstration and safety, opportunity to go fishing Sponsored by ODWC |
Farm Pond Management |
How to properly manage a pond; from fish, water quality, to aquatic vegetation ID and controls Sponsored by ODWC |
First Aid and Pioneering |
Hands-on teaching of first aid, woodbranding and craft, pioneer rope lashing and knot-tying Sponsored by Oklahoma Team of Trail LIfe |
Fish Cleaning Seminar |
How to properly filet and clean fish Sponsored by ODWC |
Fish Hatchery |
Various activities of a federal fish hatchery and its importance to a healthy environment, including a comparative study of turtles and how recreational fishing and species of concern are supported while aquatic resources are maintained Sponsored by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service- Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery |
Fishing Lures Make-N-Take |
Custom paint fishing lures and learn about the process it takes to make them Sponsored by ODWC |
Fishing Simulator |
Interactive video with instructions on how to fight fish Sponsored by ODWC |
Flint Knapping |
A demonstration of how arrowheads are chipped out of stone Sponsored by Neil Garrison |
Fly Tying |
Hands-on fly tying make and takes Sponsored by ODWC |
Furbearer Skins, Skulls, and Trapping Education |
Furbearer awareness, trapper & trapping education, and information on tanning furs Sponsored by Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance |
Goose Knocking |
Activity that uses the traditional rabbit stick to hunt small game as well as a survival hunting technique Sponsored by ODWC |
How to Start a Fire Without Matches |
Seminar that teaches visitors how to start a fire without matches Sponsored by ODWC |
Identifying Fish From Different Ecoregions of Oklahoma |
Aquariums with stream fish assemblages and habitat unique to each ecoregion Sponsored by Oklahoma Satae University Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society |
Information Booth |
Get information, maps, and programs to help you navigate the Wildlife Expo Sponsored by ODWC |
Jug Line Float |
Instructions on how to make a jug line float from PVC pipe Sponsored by Oklahoma Correctional Industries |
Kayak Fishing |
Information regarding types of kayaks to buy, how to rig them out, and where to go Sponsored by ODWC |
Laser Shot |
Youths and adults can try their hand at using the laser shot for hunting scenes and target shooting Sponsored by ODWC |
Law Enforcement Youth Camp and OGT |
Operation Game Thief trailer educates visitors about poaching Sponsored by ODWC |
Lizards Wearing Backpacks/Texas Horned Lizards Corral |
Visitors will learn about what happened to horned lizards and how they can help current populations with a habitat matching game, hungry lizard food hunting simulatory game, horned lizard tattoos, and horned lizard face mask decorating Sponsored by the Oklahoma City Zoo, and Tinker Air Force Base |
Mountain Bike |
Ride through a mountain bike course Sponsored by the Bicycle Store and ODWC |
National Park Service |
Inside and out of the Bison and hides of Oklahoma critters |
ODWC Black Bears |
Educational booth covering the Oklahoma Black Bear population Sponsored by ODWC |
ODWC License Booth |
Buy a hunting or fishing license and get information on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Sponsored by ODWC |
OK Upland Game |
Quail Habitat Requirements and information about quail and ring-necked pheasant Sponsored by ODWC |
Oklahoma Reptiles and Amphibians |
Display of native reptiles and amphibians with identification and natural history Sponsored by ODWC & Tulsa Herp Club |
Oklahoma State Symbols: Test Your Knowledge |
An interactive quiz of Oklahoma's state symbols Sponsored by Natural Resource Ecology & Management: Oklahoma State University |
OSU Insect Adventure |
This booth features live insects available for touching Sponsored by OSU Insect Adventure |
Outdoor Oklahoma |
Booth with information about the Department's TV show and magazine Sponsored by ODWC |
Pack Trips with Horses and Mules |
Information on the use of horses and mules while riding and packing for hunting and fishing trips, horsemanship skills, and proper use of WHDs for riding Sponsored by ODWC |
Paddlefish Research Center |
See live juvenile paddlefish and learn about the biology, ecology, and value this species has to Oklahoma anglers Sponsored by ODWC |
Pellet Rifle Range |
Gun safety and pellet rifle shooting Sponsored by ODWC |
Plant Identification |
Tree ID and aging by ring count, fruit and mast id Sponsored by ODWC |
Plants & Supplements for Attracting Wildlife |
Different plant species and proper planting methods to attract wildlife Sponsored by Johnston Seed Company |
Play in the Sand |
A giant sand box for kids to play in Sponsored by ODWC |
Realistic Wooden Fish Carving |
The process one artist uses to make carvings and sculptures of realistic fish out of wood Sponsored by ODWC |
Red Slough Critters of the Wetlands |
Describes the biodiversity of a wetland with two aquariums with fish and bugs caught from the Red Slough Sponsored by ODWC |
Reloading 101 |
Information on the the advantages of reloading your own ammunition and the processes involved in reloading shotgun, rifle, and pistol ammunition. Sponsored by ODWC |
Rope Making |
Public has the opportunity to learn how to make rope and take it with them Sponsored by Troop 4008 |
Self Bow Construction |
Demonstrating the lost art of bow building Sponsored by Oklahoma Self Bow Society |
Shotgun Training and Education Program (STEP) |
STEP gives the public an opportunity to learn basic gun handling, safety and shooting while one-on-one with instructors Sponsored by ODWC |
Taste of the Wild |
Participants can sample wild game such as catfish, deer sausage, and buffalo chili. Click here for the Buffalo Chili Recipe Sponsored by ODWC |
Tracks! |
How to identify Oklahoma wildlife tracks and information on OK Project WILD Workshops Sponsored by Oklahoma Project WILD |
Turkey Restoration |
Short videos and information on the importance of the turkey trapping and transplant program in Oklahoma Sponsored by ODWC |
Waterfowl Booth |
Waterfowl mounts of various species and moist soil plants on display with wetland management information Sponsored by ODWC |
What Skull is That? |
Using real animal skulls, the public can explore various features and characteristics to help determine the identity of each specimen
Sponsored by Skulls Unlimited International Inc. |
Whitetails of Oklahoma |
Hands-on educational booth that lets participants touch and feel antlers with velvet Sponsored by Whitetails of Oklahoma |
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge |
Experience all that the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has to offer with map displays and historical video Sponsored by Friends of the Wichitas |
Wild Game Food Safety; Venison and Fish |
Videos demonstrating field dressing of a deer and proper steps to cleaning and storing fish Sponsored by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service |
Wildlife Bling Make-n-Take |
Hands-on jewelry making station Sponsored by ODWC |
Wildlife Painting On Feathers & Other Mediums |
Creating art in booth and demonstrating how-to's on painting and creating art on found items such as feathers, hide, bone, skulls, turtle shells, etc Sponsored by ODWC |
