Friday, December 29, 2006

Wildlife Conservation Hearings and 2007 Winter Bird Survey


Lake Okmulgee Sunset
Originally uploaded by FreeWine.
Wildlife Conservation Hearings Scheduled for 12 Oklahoma Towns

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold public hearings in 12 communities across the state Jan. 8 and 9 to discuss a broad list of proposed fishing and hunting regulation changes. Citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on a number of proposals that affect Oklahoma hunters and anglers.

The list of proposals slated for discussion includes a range of topics. Several fisheries proposals are being considered, among them a proposal to increase the bag limit on black bass at Lake Arcadia from three fish per day to six. Also affecting black bass at Lake Arcadia is a proposal to reduce the 22-inch minimum size limit to 14 inches. Another proposal scheduled for discussion is a reduction of the 18-inch minimum size limit on walleye at Lake Altus-Lugert to 14 inches.

Discussion also is slated for the proposal of special trout fishing regulations at the new Evening Hole/Lost Creek areas in the Lower Mountain Fork River trout stream as well as a portion of the Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area (from the USGS gauging station downstream to the gravel pit county road).

The proposed regulations would include placing the areas under a one-fish-per-day bag limit and a 20-inch minimum size limit restriction on rainbow trout. Discussion will also include a proposal to restrict the areas to the use of artificial flies and lures and barbless hooks only. All of these regulations are currently effective in emergency status at the Evening Hole and Lost Creek areas.

Regarding hunting, some of the most notable proposals involve the state's deer hunting regulations and bag limits. One proposal seeks to reduce the state's combined annual antlered deer limit from three to two. Another proposal is to establish an Experimental Quality Deer Management Unit in southwest Oklahoma. The proposed combined annual deer bag limit for the unit would include no more than one antlered deer. Also on the table is a proposal to allow the harvest of a buck along with a doe during the youth gun season, resulting in a youth gun season bag limit of one antlered and one antlerless deer.



Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Durant - State Fish Hatchery, 2021 Caddo Hwy Lawton - Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th St.
Okmulgee - East Central Electric, Public Meeting Room, 2001 South Wood Drive (Hwy 75)

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Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Muskogee - Northeastern State University Campus Auditorium, 2400 West Shawnee

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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Ada - Pontotoc County Vo-Tech Center, 601 W. 33rd Street (Wildlife Hearing
Only)
Altus - Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson St.
Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway Enid - Central Fire Station, 410 West Garriott Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N.
Lincoln Blvd., Auditorium
Tishomingo - Tishomingo Community Center, Fairgrounds, 816 E. 6th (Fisheries Hearing Only) Tulsa - Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, Alliance and Conference Center Building, 801 E. 91st St., Aud. Rm A150

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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sallisaw - Indian Capital Vo-Tech, North Meeting Room, 401 Houser Ave.
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2007 Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey

In other ODWC news, bird watchers wishing to participate in the 19th annual Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey can help Department biologists by choosing any two days between Jan. 11-14 to count birds at their household feeders. The information gathered from participants can then be used to help track population trends in the state's winter birds.

For detailed instructions log on to wildlifedepartment.com and click on '2007 Winter Bird Survey'. Participants have until Feb. 12 to submit results.

Friday, December 15, 2006

Drumright Winery and OKC Restaurant Offer


Rococo
Originally uploaded by Okay City.
Looking for a great restaurant in OKC?
Try Rococo and the winery in Drumright , Oklahoma just might buy your appetizer or desert!  

Voted 'Best New Oklahoma City Restaurant' in 2004, Rococo in OKC is Chef owned and operated, they are obsessive about quality and service. The atmosphere comfortable and stylish, whether you are at the bar, by the cozy fireplace or in one of their 'gangster' booths.

Just order any two entrées plus a glass of Tidal School Vineyards' Impressao or another Tidal School Vineyards wine and an appetizer or desert is on us! Mention this Tidal School Vineyards offer when you call to make reservations or drop by.

In another Oklahoma Wine Industry news, Tidal School Vineyards has just made all of their 17 wines available, by the case, for customers to order online or over the phone. The best part is that delivery to your local Oklahoma liquor store is free! Visit their Free Shipping page for more details.