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For Immediate Release: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

           Wildlife Expo offers outdoors, music, shopping and more

            Visitors to the 2008 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Sept. 26-28 can try over 100 hands-on activities, taste wild game prepared by a master chef, check the latest outdoor gear and even hear a few country music tunes.
            The state's very own Devin Derrick will be at this year's Expo singing and celebrating the outdoors with fellow Oklahomans.
            Devin is a native Oklahoman, born and bred. He was born in Oklahoma City and grew up in the Guthrie and Edmond area. After graduating from Edmond High School, he decided to make his passion his life and be a full-time musician.
            Since 1994 he has been touring all across the country to perform at state fairs, rodeos, major concert venues, and he recently recorded at the Cash Cabin Studios in Nashville.
He is excited about the opportunity to be on stage at the Wildlife Expo.
            “This event combines my two passions – music and the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and the outdoors are a big a part of my life. The only thing I like as much as singing and performing for a crowd is going fishing,” Devin said.
            Also appearing at this year’s Expo is Ada-based country singer Clancy Davis. This up and coming performer will take the stage Sunday, Sept. 28 to entertain the crowd.
The Expo is the state's largest indoor and outdoor recreation event, drawing thousands of people to the Lazy E Arena north of Oklahoma City each year.
            Among many other activities, Expo visitors will be able to fish, shoot shotguns, kayak, ride mountain bikes and ATVs, see and touch wildlife, attend dog training seminars and learn about recreation in the great outdoors. They will also be able to win a variety of free prizes thanks to the Expo's generous sponsors.
            Expo visitors also will have a chance to shop for outdoor products and services at the Expo's Outdoor Marketplace, a huge tent where many of the state's outdoor businesses will be selling merchandise, services and memberships to outdoor organizations.
"I’m really looking forward to the Expo. Expo admission is absolutely free, so there is no excuse not to come join us," Devin said.
            To stay up to date on details for the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
 
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