OUTDOOR CALENDAR
 
FEBRUARY
 
1: Applications being accepted for the 2008 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Youth Camp. For more information or for an application, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
 
2 & 3: In Search of Eagles at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. These programs are intended for individuals and family groups. Children must be at least eight years old. Restrooms are not available on the tours. Wheelchair access is available if requested at time of reservation. Refuge tours are dependent upon wildlife and weather conditions. They may be cancelled or modified if adverse conditions exist. Reservations are required. A $5 per person reservation fee will be collected prior to each program. Reservations will be retained until 10 minutes before each program. After that time, stand-bys will be accepted. If the bus seating is filled after accepting stand-bys, late arrivals with reservations will not be able to participate in the program. For reservations, call (580) 429-8587 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
2: The Edmond Ducks Unlimited Chapter Annual Banquet and Auction at Oak Tree Country Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Located at 700 Country Club Drive (West of Kelly Avenue between West Sorghum Mill Road and West Waterloo Road in north Edmond). The banquet will feature silent and live auctions, raffles, and games. Tickets are $60 Single; $75 Couples; $15 Green Wings; $300 Sponsors and $550 Corporate Tables. For more information or tickets call or e-mail Keith Osburn (405) 528-2068/talloak69@aol.com or Steve Collyar (405) 330-0025/steve@redriverroofing.com.
 
2: Annual Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma meeting and banquet at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center at I-40 & Meridian. The theme this year is “Oklahoma,” with guests including Ken Gee from the Noble Foundation speaking on antler development; Luann Waters giving a demonstration on pioneer life; Al Herrin, author of Cherokee Bows and Arrows; and Bill Starry presenting information on Hunting MCAAP. It will also include an “Around the Campfire” Session. The general meeting will start promptly at 8:30 a.m., followed by seminars until 4 p.m., dismissing for lunch from noon-1 p.m. All seminars and the general meeting are free. The Banquet will be Old West BBQ menu at a cost of $25 per person. The Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma Banquet will begin at 6 p.m. The silent auction and raffle tickets on the “Black Widdow” bow will continue until after the meal. During the evening, we will honor our past Herb Hale Award recipients, something you don’t want to miss! The “Big Buck” and other awards will be recognized and presented during the evening. For more information, contact any member of the BCO or Pat Finnigan, BCO president, at (405)262-7559. See you at the banquet and don’t forget to bring your animals for scoring and bragging rights.
 
3: 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. 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.
 
4: The Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting is set for 9 a.m. at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium) located at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City.
 
9: The Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance 2008 fur auctions will be held at the Lincoln County Expo Center in Chandler. For more information contact John Weygandt at (918) 645-5667.
 
7-10: Annual Oklahoma Predator Hunters Association meeting will be held in Poteau. A banquet will be held on Sat. Feb. 10 from 7-9 p.m. For more information contact Rusty Gaylor at (918) 282-6830 or log on to okpredatorhunters.com.
 
14 – 17: Oklahoma Tackle Show at the State Fairgrounds (Travel & Transportation Building, Cox Pavilion, Carriage Hall). Show Times: Thursday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $7 per person.
 
16: Annual Trout Derby at Lake Pawhuska.
 
17: 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. 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.
 
21: Bluebird Bob Walshaw will present a hands-on seminar on bluebirds and how to deal with house sparrows at Bass Pro Shops at 7 p.m. in Broken Arrow. This program will be held in the upstairs meeting room, is free and open to the public and door prizes will be awarded.
 
23 & 24: NatureWorks Art Show at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center (6808 South 107th East Avenue (71st and US-169)), Tulsa. Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5.
 
29: – March 2: Backwoods Hunting and Fishing Expo at the Fairgrounds, OKC. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be on hand to score deer racks and offer an informational booth. For more information, contact Dale Welchel at (405) 769-8816.
 
MARCH
 
1: The Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance 2008 fur auctions will be held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds, Watonga. For more information contact John Weygandt at (918) 645-5667.
 
1: 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited 13th Annual Banquet and Auction. Auction preview starts at 5 p.m. and begins at 6 p.m. The Banquet will be held at the Sportsman's County Club (4001 Northwest 39th St. OKC). All anglers and friends welcome. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For ticket information call: Backwoods (Tom Adams) 751-7376 or Brian Ellis 236-1010.
 
7 & 8: Stars Over the Wichitas Tour at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. The public is invited to participate in an evening with the stars. Participants will search for and locate major constellations and other heavenly bodies with assistance from an amateur astronomer. Bring your own optics, or view the night skies through a 13" Dobsonian telescope. The two-hour program begins 30 minutes after sunset. Participants should meet at the Boulder/Lost Lake picnic area entrance gate. Reservations, which are required, can be made by calling the Visitor Center at (580) 429-8587. A $5 reservation fee per participant is collected prior to the program.
 
8: Tulsa Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 20th Annual Big Game Banquet: “Pass It On” for Wildlife at the Tulsa Convention Center (100 Civic Center, Downtown Tulsa). For information and tickets contact: Mitch Bray at (918) 407-7542 (due to reserve dinner and seating, no tickets will be sold at the door). Tickets: $55 Single Meal; $75 Couples Meal; $10 Kids Meal; $20 Each additional adult meal. Includes dinner, annual supporting membership in the RMEF, one-year subscription to the RMEF “BUGLE” Magazine and an RMEF decal.
 
8: Oklahoma Station Chapter of Safari Club International 23rd Annual Awards Banquet and Charity Fundraiser. 6:30 p.m. at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum located 1700 N.E. 63rd St. Oklahoma City 73111. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or for further information, contact Verilea Faust at (405) 721-7229 or 1-800-405-3580 or e-mail faust4v@pldi.net. View auction items and bid online at oklahomastationsci.org.
 
8: The Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance 2008 fur auctions will be held at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, Okmulgee.  For more information contact John Weygandt at (918) 645-5667.
 
16: Woodward Archers 3-D Shoot. Range Directions from 48th St and Oklahoma Ave: go one mile west, turn left off Hwy 15 go south two and a half miles west. 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.
 
27-30: The Fourth Annual Oklahoma Selfbow Jamboree. Hosted by the Rutter family, the farm has a three-acre pond next to the campsite where those who wish can go fishing. A small covered pavilion will serve as the center of activities. Portable outhouses will be provided, and limited trailer camping is available. There is sufficient room for primitive (tent) camping, and families are welcome. There will be lots of activities going on all weekend long. Other than holding a Clout Shoot to raise money to offset expenses incurred in hosting this event, nothing formal is currently scheduled. However, demonstrations/participations for building selfbows, BBOs, river cane arrows and flint knapping are being planned. So bring your tools or just your willingness to learn. For directions and additional information go to ojam.org.
 
28 & 29: National Wild Turkey Federation Owasso Chapter presents a Women in the Outdoors Event. The event will be held at Camp Okiwanee in Sapulpa. The event is for women age four and older. To register or for more information, contact Pattie Bing at (918) 224-8097 or pjbing1@juno.com.