February 2013 - Outdoor Calendar

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2: Oklahoma Furbearers Association Fur Sale at Chandler Expo Center. All wild furs are accepted, furs can be stretched and dried, green or on the carcass. All trappers, coon hunters and predator callers are welcome to attend and sell furs. For more information call either John Weygandt at (918)645-5667 or Shannon Sheffert at (405)742-7884.

2: National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Seminar in Ponca City.

12: Basic AG Pecan Planting and Pruning Workshop. This workshop will demonstrate the proper techniques for planting pecan trees and the importance of proper pecan tree pruning. Participants will have the opportunity to prune young pecan trees. 1pm - 4pm, Noble Foundation McMillan Farm.

12: Mammals...From head to toe: A skins, skulls and tracks workshop. Hackberry Flat Center in Frederick, OK from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $20 fee (includes lunch and class materials), registration is limited to 25 participants and is first come first serve. Registration deadline Friday, Feb. 8. Please see PDF Flier for more information and registration form. For more information contact Karla Beatty at karla.beatty@conservation.ok.gov or 405-521-6788.

16: Edmond Ducks Unlimited Banquet. At the National Cowboy Hall of Fame (1700 NE 63rd, Oklahoma City, Ok 73111). Doors open at 6 pm, dinner is at 7 pm, auction at 8 pm. Tickers: single= $60, Green wing= $15, couple= $70, Sponsor= $350. Visit http://www.ducksunlimited.com/oklahoma/events/30061/edmond-dinner  to order your ticket or call Craig Hoff at 402-984-1033.

16: Sooner Retriever Club Training day. For more information contact Bill Blochowiak at Labske@aol.com.

21: Spring Cattle Workshop: Recovering from the Drought and Looking Forward. This workshop will cover the important aspects of drought recovery for a cattle operation. Learn about smart restocking rates and considerations, pasture management practices, phenotypic selection of replacements, biosecurity considerations, and the market outlook. 1pm - 5pm, Noble Foundation Pavilion.

22-24: 2013 Bassmaster Classic, Tulsa and Grand Lake. Launch: Grand Lake (Wolf Creek area of Grove) with Weigh-in at the BOK Center. Expo: Tulsa Convention Center.

23: The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet. For more information contact Gary Lawson at (918)695-5100.

28: Basic AG Introduced Forages Workshop. Cover fertility, weed control & proper grazing management of introduced and native grass pastures. Private pesticide applicators can receive an hour of CEU general credit by attending this workshop. 6 pm- 8 pm, Fair Hall, North Texas State Fairgrounds (2217 North Carroll Blvd.), Denton, TX. Registration is $20, to register contact Denton County Agri-Life Extension at 940.349.2894 by Feb 21.