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Oklahoma student archers help break world record, bring home high ranks in competition

Debbie — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:36:12 +0000

The popularity of archery among school-aged students continues to grow through the National Archery in Schools Program and even through books and movies that are popular among youth such as The Hunger Games, and The Avengers. So popular has the sport become among Oklahoma’s youth that they even were part of the largest archery tournament [...]

Fishing report 05/16/12

Debbie — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:32:37 +0000

New Overholser Lake Record channel catfish caught on May 7, 2012. It weighed 26 lbs. and was 38.25 inches long.

ALERT: Zebra Mussels have recently been confirmed in Lake Murray and Lake McMurtry.

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Canton: May 13. Elevation 6 ft. below normal, water clear. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs along dam. Channel catfish good on stinkbait and [...]

Fishing derby returns to Cimarron National Grassland June 2

Debbie — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:42:03 +0000

ELKHART, Kansas — Grab your fishing poles and get ready for the 22nd Annual Santa Fe Trail Fishing Derby! This is a free event for kids age 0-16 and adults age 55 and up. Join us for a fun day of fishing, food, and lots of prizes on Saturday, June 2, at the Cimarron National [...]

YHEC events offer outdoor challenges

Debbie — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:38:22 +0000

For the first time ever youth in the surrounding area have the opportunity to compete while they learn at the Guymon YHEC event. YHEC stands for Youth Hunter’s Education Challenge. These events are held in Canton, Alva and Norman, with the state event being held at Oklahoma City Gun Club. “It’s so exciting that they’ve [...]

Lake Murray now home to large populations of zebra mussels

Debbie — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:04:21 +0000

Biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say Lake Murray is now home to significant populations of zebra mussels, a non-native aquatic nuisance species that threatens the state’s waters with invasion. “Zebra mussels are a serious threat because they’re not native, but yet they compete with native species for resources,” said Curtis Tackett, [...]

Controlled Hunts application deadline looming

Debbie — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:44:41 +0000

May 15 is the deadline for hunters to complete and submit their applications for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s controlled hunts drawings.

The controlled hunts program offers once-in-a-lifetime elk and antelope hunts, highly sought-after buck deer hunts, and a range of other quality deer and turkey hunting opportunities through randomized drawings that only cost sportsmen [...]