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                A COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO THE WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
                We’d like to hear from you! Send your letters to Outdoor Oklahoma   NOTICE: Events listed were scheduled at press time; events are subject
                Letters, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152, or send e-mail to   to change.
                donald.brown@odwc.ok.gov.
                                                                   JANUARY 2022
               Dear Wildlife Department,                          1     New Year’s Day.
                                                                        Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
                 I have hunted for over 40 years and in several states and
                                                                  2     “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
               countries. I’ve met many biologists, officers/wardens, field
                                                                  3     Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
               techs, and other people that are responsible for, and represent,   Oklahoma City.
               their programs.                                    6     Public Hearing on ODWC Rule Change Proposals, 7 p.m., 1801 N.
                                                                          Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. Info: www.wildlifedepartment.
                 Although I have met many that are competent, none have   com/public-meeting.
                                                                  9     “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
               risen to the level of what Weston Storer (ODWC Wildlife
                                                                  15    Lower Illinois River Trout Clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near Gore,
               Biologist) displayed during my two interactions with him. His   register: https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/
                                                                          EventsHome.aspx.
               knowledge, professionalism, work ethic, and willingness to
                                                                  16    “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
               invest in his role as area biologist were remarkable.
                                                                  17    Martin Luther King Jr. Day (state offices closed).
                                  I know that in my line of work, people
                                                                  23    “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
                                will readily share with me complaints
                                                                  29    Blue River Trout Clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., near Tishomingo, register:
                                about my subordinates, but it takes       https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
                                                                          aspx.
                                extraordinary interactions to spark pos-
                                                                  30    “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
                                itive comments. Storer was definitely
                                                                  •  Ducks Unlimited event set in Chandler, Jan. 8. Info: www.ducks.org/
                                extraordinary in his actions and words.  Oklahoma/events.
                                                                  •  Friends of NRA event info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
                                  I  cannot  express  how  amazed  I  am
                                                                  •  National Wild Turkey Federation events info: www.nwtf.org/events.
               Wildlife Biologist   with his willingness to assist us in any   FEBRUARY 2022
               Weston Storer
                                way he could. This includes after busi-  5  Oklahoma City Free Fishing Day, no city permit required.
                                ness hours and prior to the season when   6  “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
                                I called seeking information to help settle   7  Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
                                                                          Oklahoma City.
                                on a hunt location.
                                                                  12    Edwards Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Oklahoma City,
                                  I must also mention that Cody Crisswell   register: https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/
                                                                          EventsHome.aspx.
                                (ODWC Wildlife Technician) was very
                                                                  13    Route 66 Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Yukon, register:
                                friendly, informative and helpful as well.  https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
                                                                          aspx.
                                  Kudos to you for assembling such a fine   “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
               Wildlife Technician
               Cody Crisswell   crew, and especially to Storer and Criss-  21  Presidents’ Day (state offices closed).
               well for representing your agency in such an outstanding manner.  26  Veterans Park Pond Trout Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Jenks, register:
                                                                          https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/EventsHome.
                 Yes, my buddy and I were both successful in taking fine   aspx.
                                                                        RMEF Tulsa Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Tulsa Fairgrounds, RSVP
               white-tailed bucks, but I assure you, my opinion would have   to https://events.rmef.org/shop/tulsa3 or (918) 630-8557.
               remained the same and been shared if that were not the case.  27  “Outdoor Oklahoma” TV, 8 a.m., OETA.
                 To all of you, keep up the great work.           •  Ducks Unlimited event set in Collinsville, Feb. 4; Weatherford, Feb. 5;
                                                                    Edmond, Feb. 12. Info: www.ducks.org/Oklahoma/events.
                                                                  •  Friends of NRA event info: www.FriendsOfNRA.org.
                                           Undersheriff Mike Larsen  •  National Wild Turkey Federation event set in Idabel, Feb. 26. Info: www.
                                                                    nwtf.org/events.
                               Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan
                                                                             ** FOR HUNTING SEASON DATES, GO TO
                                                                          www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunting/seasons **
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