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WILD Oklahoma: The right programs at the right time.
Radio. Internet. Television.
To say that Oklahoma is one of the best kept outdoor secrets in the nation would be the understatement of the century. Oklahoma's outdoor traditions are vast and deep, and to this point, there haven't been a lot of programming geared toward the unique nature of Oklahoma's, well, nature. Whether it be hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, farming, or equine activities, Oklahoma deserves a big pat on the back for our preservation efforts.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation does a spectacular job and even some of the Internet and television programming are very good. But they cannot be critical in any way for obvious reasons - they are a state agency. We, on the other hand, are not.
Competition
There are plenty of Oklahoma outdoor programs on television, but ours is the only on the radio and the Internet that desires to do one thing and one thing only: To promote the great Oklahoma outdoors. And yes, we're kicking off a television show this fall, and we're doing so because the outdoor television programming in Oklahoma often focuses on out-of-state outfitters. We don't know about you, but we care more about the striper in Texoma than we do halibut in Alaska. We care more about the whitetail in Oklahoma than elephants in Africa.
Even our website is managed/designed by people from Oklahoma - not Colorado!
Getting Involved
Outdoor enthusiasts must band together to support legitimate outdoor programming in the state of Oklahoma - and we're not talking about programming designed just to get the hosts invited to primo hunting outfitters. We mean programming that speaks the truth, that is entertaining, is interactive, and provides you with information you can use...such as legislation coming down the pike to destroy your rights to the outdoors. You can trust WILD Oklahoma to accomplish this feat but we can't do it if you don't get involved.
We are all about Oklahoma and we're all about you. Ron, Kenny & Gary welcome you to WILD Oklahoma. Enjoy the stay.
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Ron Black, the 400lb Gorilla of Oklahoma Media
 Ron is a well-known and very popular talk show host in Oklahoma who has been a very outspoken advocate for the Oklahoma outdoors for many years. He has been called "the 400lb Gorilla of Oklahoma Media" because of his personality, drive, and willingness to debate virtually any issue with gusto (Dino Price, gave him this nickname in 2001). Whether it be 2nd Amendment issues or getting kids outdoors and enjoying our parks and lakes, Ron has been a staunch advocate for Oklahoma outdoors. He is a United States Navy Veteran, husband to Suzanne (an NRA certified rifle instructor), father of three, and all-around entertaining guy. Ron is a member of the Oklahoma Rifle Association, the National Rifle Association, and is an officer with the esteemed Oklahoma City Gun Club. Ron was the 2007 ORA Mike McCarville Media Award recipient.
Kenny "Bilbo" Bradshaw, Resident Boating/Fishing Pro
 Kenny is WILD Oklahoma's resident boating and fishing professional, participating in tournaments throughout the great state of Oklahoma. Kenny has forgotten more about boating and fishing than most of us will ever know, and he's a pretty darned good hunter too. Kenny is married to Sheri, is the father of two boys - the oldest is serving our nation in the United States Air Force. And by the way, the picture taken (left) was not a night hunt, but rather a dawn dove hunt in Laverne, Oklahoma. Note the hat - very representative of his personality. You can find Kenny throughout the week at his day job at H&H Marine, Oklahoma City's Buster Boat dealer.
Gary "Frodo" Leiter, Popular Hunting Guide and Public Land Expert
 You probably remember seeing Gary as a guitarist for one of Oklahoma's most popular bands, SlowVein. You've also seen him on Hunt, Sleep, Fish television and now, he is a part of the WILD Oklahoma Pro Staff. Gary knows public land in Oklahoma unlike anyone because he has hunted public land unlike anyone. He is a very popular hunting guide and is founder of the Northeast Oklahoma Whitetail Classic hosted by Whitehorse Creek Ranch in Alva, Oklahoma. Gary is the consumate professional, driving the WILD Oklahoma Pro Staff to achieve perfection with every radio broadcast and soon, with every television broadcast. Gary has hunted public lands all his life and as stated previously, there aren't many areas in Oklahoma where Gary hasn't bagged a critter.
Greg "Dances with Turkeys" Merick, Pro-Staff
 Greg has hunted, fished, and camped all over the state of Oklahoma. Greg has been in radio since 2000 as a producer for the Texas Rangers baseball, the Oklahoma Redhawks, the New Mexico State Aggies and many nationally syndicated and local talk shows. He has also been an on air co-host for sports radio programs heard across Oklahoma and has been a play-by-play man for many high school and college sports teams. He is husband to Aimee (yes, he married far above his station) and the father of one son, Zachary.
Clay "Ricky Bobby" Hoover, Pro-Staff
 After graduating with a business economics degree from OSU, THE university of Oklahoma, Clay realized that he could not sit behind a desk. So, after graduating with an equine science degree from El Reno, he was in the horse business for about a decade. Bad knees and some other parts forced an early retirement from that industry, so he returned to his second love, guns and the great outdoors. He has been in the firearms industry for almost six years now, all of it locally. You can't control where you were born, only where you live. He corrected his youthful mistake and moved back from Texas to his home state. He enjoys the people and the diversity and beauty of this great state of Oklahoma!
Alphonso "Fonzie" Lopez - Newest of the WILD Oklahoma Pro-Staffers
 Born -- May 11, 1974 in Hollis, Ok Married in 2001 to Brianne Lopez Has 5 kids-- Molly(17), Chris(15), Jacob(13), Jesse(6), & Sydney(3) Lived in Hollis, Altus, Clinton, Oklahoma City, Oceanside (California) and Piedmont. Graduated high school in 1994 Joined Marine Corps in 1999 First flight ever was when he flew to boot camp in California. Has been to Okinawa japan 2 times, during his times at japan he traveled to Korea, Hong kong, Guam, Hiroshima, Mount Fuji, & Mount Muribachi. went to Iraq in 2004, was flown to Kuwait and then traveled by Humvee convoy to Ar Ramadi Iraq. Got into motorcycle accident on dec. 11th 2004.and became a paraplegic at the t-4/t-5 levelmoved back to Oklahoma in 2006. Was in the Wild Turkey Hunt in Miami, Oklahoma in 2008 also has participated in many PVA bass tournaments in the past year. Looking Forward to all the fun times to come with being a Pro Staff Member Of WILD OKLAHOMA!!!!!!!!
Brandon Arrington "Cabbage Patch", Pro-Staff
 Brandon is a born and raised Oklahoman who comes from a long line of fishermen and hunters. His bills are paid by way of Halliburton as a Down Hole Tool Technician. He was raised in the outdoors and taught everything it has to offer. He began his fishing experiences back when he was young enough to be pulled into the water by a Perch. Started his hunting once he was old enough to Quail and Dove hunt with a BB gun. He is married to the outdoors. He cant find time or a reason to get a divorce. He participates in every hunting season that is available, on public land and private land. He is a bird slayer, deer taker, hog butcher, turkey caller, bow hunter, bow fisher, jug fisher, predator catcher, etc.. He challenges himself to experience everything that the wild outdoors has to offer. That's his love and passion. That, and doing the Cabbage Patch dance when he bags a critter.
Scotty "Dee" - Upland Game Bird Expert, Pro-Staff  You've heard Scotty on his "All About Car Care" program on KTOK and now, we're proud to announce he is a part of the WILD Oklahoma Pro-Staff. Scotty owns and operates City Slicker Hunt Club in El Reno and is one of Oklahoma's foremost upland game bird experts and habitat management specialists. Scotty is ate up with all things hunting and is a welcomed addition to the WILD Oklahoma Pro-Staff.
Rodney Crim, Black Diamond Retreivers, Pro-Staff
 Rodney Crim was raised in Minco and resides in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Rodney is the owner of Black Diamond Retrievers one of Oklahoma’s most renowned kennels. He is the owner and breeder of many titled dogs. He has been an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life but found his true passion 10 years ago when he discovered hunting with retrievers.
Braylin Arrington, Pro-Staff
 Born, raised, and residing in Duncan, Oklahoma, Braylin has been around hunting and fishing his whole life. His hobbies are paid for by Halliburton, where he works as an accountant. When he’s not stuck in an office crunching numbers, he is outside. Whether it’s hunting long-beards, whitetails, hogs, dove, or fishing and camping, he always makes time to enjoy our beautiful state and the many opportunities it affords us. He is married to Kristen and has two children, Ryan-13, and Madison-6.
Chad Dearinger, Pro-Staff
 USAF Master Sargent (retired) Chad Dearinger better known as D-Ring. Chad is a VERY experienced fisherman and he owns not one but two boats. Chad is originally from Missouri but has lived most of his life in OKC. He was stationed at Tinker AFB for the last 14 years as a member of AWACS crew. He has a great family that tolerates his multiple trips per week to go fishing. Here's a fish he caught last week at Arbuckle Lake (his favorite fishing spot) 9 pounds and 5 ounces of manly bass meat.
Suzanne "Cha Cha" Black, Pro-Staff and star of WILD Oklahoma Women (coming in 2008).
 Suzanne is an amazing shot, an i ncredible wife, great mother and certified NRA Rifle Instructor. And yes, she knows how to field dress her own kills. Suzanne is part of the Pro Staff and with Suzi Rouse (Oklahoma City Gun Club), will be star of the new WILD Oklahoma Women broadcast that you'll get glimpses of this year but will launch full-tilt in 2008. Suzanne has been a leader in encouraging other women to participate in not only the shooting sports, but in getting more women out in the field.
Suzi Rouse, WILD Oklahoma Pro-Staffer  Suzi
Rouse is one of four recipients of the National Rifle Association's
prestigious 2005 Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award. Rouse
formed the Oklahoma City Gun Club's women's division in 1999. Prior to
that time, the club did not have any programs to encourage women's
increased participation in the shooting sports. She was also the first
woman to have a seat on the club's board of trustees. She was the first
woman to be elected as a club officer, and currently serves president.
Her passion for introducing women to the shooting sports led Rouse
to host one of the first Women On Target® instructional shooting
clinics in the nation in 2000. Since that time, she has coordinated the
Oklahoma City Gun Club's annual Women On Target® instructional shooting
clinics (always one of the largest nationwide), and organized clinics
at other clubs throughout Oklahoma. As a result, hundreds of women
received an introduction to recreational shooting and basic
marksmanship principles in a safe, fun and supportive atmosphere. In
addition to introducing women to recreational shooting through Women On
Target®, Rouse works with hunters and shooters of all experience
levels. She is an NRA Certified Firearm Instructor in four disciplines
(pistol, range safety officer, rifle and shotgun); and a hunter safety
education instructor. She is active in the Oklahoma Youth Hunter
Education Challenge, and speaks to women's groups on topics related to
the Second Amendment.
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