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OKLAHOMA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT

Foundation Support Puts ODWC

Efforts On A Faster Track

The OWCF is engaged in a five-year program to raise $5.2 mil- more and better projects to Oklahoma more quickly.
lion to further the strategic mission of the Oklahoma Department Funds raised by OWCF support wildlife research and manage-
of Wildlife Conservation. The goal is to look for opportunities in ment, multi-year conservation projects, community outreach pro-
which the Foundation can partner with ODWC to leverage resourc- grams, and outdoor recreation projects.
es, doing more together than could ever be done alone. OWCF’s mission cannot be achieved without the support of com-
Since the Wildlife Department has operated on a limited budget munity partners, philanthropic foundations, and donations from
for more than 100 years and doesn’t receive appropriated state individuals who want to make a difference for future generations.
tax dollars, funds raised by the Foundation are among the best All donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about OWCF
methods to more rapidly advance the Department’s strategic plan. and how to help, go to www.OKwildlifefoundation.org, www.face-
Because many ODWC projects qualify for a 3-to-1 or 9-to-1 feder- book.com/OKWildlifeFoundation, or email Grundman at rgrund-
al dollar match, donations to OWCF can be multiplied and bring man@okwildlifefoundation.org, or call (918) 323-5566.

Number Of OWCF-Supported

Projects Keeps Growing

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation has steadily • Shooting range development and renovations.
increased public awareness and community involvement since it • Upland game bird habitat restoration.
began in 2018. The OWCF’s cornerstone project is to help fund • Fish hatchery renovations.
renovation of unusable pipeline to supply water seasonally to • Outdoor education programs.
Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area. Other projects OWCF • Wildlife law enforcement equipment.
is contributing to include: The Foundation also has sponsored several activities with the
• Stream rehabilitation. state Department of Human Services to introduce foster families
• Public land acquisition. to fishing. OWCF board member Blake Shelton also jumped in
• Wetland development. to host several foster children for a day of fishing on his ranch in
• Big game herd health studies southern Oklahoma.

THE OKLAHOMA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (OWCF) is engaged in a five-year program to raise
$5.2 million to further the strategic mission of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Since the Wildlife Department has operated on a limited budget for more than 100 years and doesn’t receive
appropriated state tax dollars, funds raised by the Foundation are among the best methods to more rapidly
advance the Department’s strategic plan. Because many ODWC projects qualify for a 3-to-1 or 9-to-1 federal dol-
lar match, donations to OWCF can be multiplied and bring more and better projects to Oklahoma more quickly.
Funds raised by OWCF support wildlife research and management, multi-year conservation projects, community
outreach programs, and outdoor recreation projects. OWCF’s mission cannot be achieved without the support of
community partners, philanthropic foundations, and donations from individuals who want to make
a difference for future generations.
All donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about OWCF and how to help, go to
www.OKwildlifefoundation.org, www.facebook.com/OKWildlifeFoundation, or email Grundman at
rgrundman@okwildlifefoundation.org, or call (918) 323-5566.

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