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This is not really a safe place. Unwiches are still prepared on crumb covered cutting board area. Way too much cross contamination here. Update! I revisited Jimmy Johns to give it another try. When you tell them you need an Unwich because of gluten intolerance they will all do a glove change, make your Unwich on paper- not on the cutting board. Great job! Happy to eat here again.
|Celiac friendly
Great place for an Unwich.
2004 South Promenade Boulevard #3, Rogers, AR 72758
I've gotten sick here in spite of being clear about having severe celiac disease. They dip into the same mayo and mustard that has been glutened by their bread & rolls , etc when making your supposed GF lettuce wrap. Not Celiac safe. Also, the owner slaughters endangered animals in Africa. Google it.
1153 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
Love their unwich (lettuce wrap) - they also wrap it up nicely so you can simply peel back the paper as you eat to avoid mess. Great way to satisfy my sub craving! They also have a GF chip option
|Celiac friendly
2810 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201
This was a nice stop for lunch. I had one of their unwiches (lettuce wrap) and it was quite tasty. The manager understood gluten-free issues and he directed the food preparers to wash their hands, change their gloves, wash the preparation area, AND put a piece of fresh paper down on the prep line before fixing my sandwich!
2503 Oregon Rd, Northwood, OH 43619
The Unwiches are awesome, just ask for no cheese. Almost everything they serve is gluten free except for the cheese. Very good alternative to regular fast food
4276 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
They have lettuce wrapped sandwiches and probably the best ones at wrapping them!
6125 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822
The Unwich (lettuce wrap) is the only gluten free item on the menu (also chips and pickle and fillings). I got a BLT on lettuce wrap. It was good, I felt a little weird after it, but it was also my first time eating fast food so that may be it. I have a very serious reaction to gluten so I think it is pretty safe because I didn't have serious/that many side effects.
|Celiac friendly
3420 E Calumet St C, Appleton, WI 54915
You can get an unwich (lettuce wrap) and when you order tell them you are celiac and need gluten free, they will wash their hands and change their gloves. I eat here all the time and am celiac with no issues.
2810 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201
No problem ordering gluten free. The 'unwich' (lettuce wrap) was delicious.
3401 NW Cache Rd, Lawton, OK 73505
Have a gluten free menu on their website. Lots of lettuce wrap options, the pickles, and most of the chips are gluten free! :)
1480 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801
A great alternative for a quick meal. Your choice of sandwiches on lettuce. Order the "unwich"
|Not celiac friendly
365 W 116th St, Carmel, IN 46032
Multiple staff members had obvious negative non verbal reactions when I asked about ingredients. They could not find anything listing allergens, ingredients, or nutrition. No accommodation or apologetic tone.
7300 W State St, Boise, ID 83714
Great lettuce wrapped sub and chips. They deliver!
3030 S Main St a, Joplin, MO 64804
They have a dedicated place where they will prepare lettuce wraps. The staff is very knowledgeable and does a good job preventing cross contamination.
|Celiac friendly
105 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
Love JJ's!! The unwiches are great and refreshing. Wish they had a gf bun option too, but the unwiches are honestly delicious. I always get the Beach Club (#12)
3875 John Gordon Ln #101, High Point, NC 27265
Safe asked questions to understand need and did an amazing job. while they don't have gf rolls or buns you can get anything on a lettuce wrap. allergen list available online.
|Celiac friendly
716 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Staff were happy to change their gloves to make my unwich (lettuce wrap), and even spoke up to include mayo packets instead of cross contaminating with their spatula/jar of mayo. For you celiacs who are in a jam, and need something quick, do your research beforehand (see link below), and advocate for yourself when you order! Things containing gluten at Jimmy John's: -bread & cookies -cheese (contains barley wheat) -tuna -salt and vinegar chips -bbq chips Allergen list: https://www.jimmyjohns.com/downloadable-files/AllergenInformation.pdf
|Not celiac friendly
5568 Beckley Rd #4, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Went for a lettuce wrap. Explained that I had Celiac and asked if they would mind changing gloves. They told me that they would not. Also said they would not make my wrap over fresh paper. Said they were specifically instructed NOT TO for people with gluten issues. I emailed the manager, and sure enough, that is their policy. If you tell them you have a gluten allergy/Celiac, they will NOT make any accommodations. No clean gloves, no fresh paper. I don't understand it, but obviously will not be back.
1027 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Must get the "unwich" lettuce wrap. Allergy knowledgeable and good about cross-contamination. Recommended!
1120 N Estrella Pkwy C104, Goodyear, AZ 85338
I live that you can get your sandwich done unwhich (wrapped in lettuce) so I can eat it. I can't eat egg and all the gluten free bread seems to have it.
The staff is knowledgeable about gluten free and make lettuce wraps called unwich. They change their gloves and wash. Great sandwich alternative.
2023 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
They have the Unwich option instead of bread, which is of course low-carb, so I load up on veggies, avocado, and more meat. Make sure they change gloves; sandwich maker didn't hear the cashier repeat that back to me, but my husband requested, and they prepared it in a different area. No reaction, but I'm not Celiac.
31889 S Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way, WA 98003
I normally get the tuna and it is fine for a quick meal.
1916 Russellville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
They don't have anything but the unwich
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427 E 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401
They have lettuce wraps and are very careful with cc. They change their gloves and prepare at separate station. Make sure you ask for mayo packets instead of them using the common container.
|Celiac friendly
285 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
I eat here all the time!! Obviously don't order the bread but I eat the unwhich (lettuce wrap) like 3 times a week and it's almost better than a regular sandwich!
1903 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761
I've had their lettuce wraps but have gotten sick once. You must ask them to change their gloves and tell them it's an allergy. Watch out for cross contamination. They don't have a dedicated GF area.
650 Market St #1, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Yucky not good. I had a lettuce wrap, it was all lettuce and made me sick
|Celiac friendly
821 W Erie Plaza Dr, Erie, PA 16505
Unwich, lettuce wrapped version of any sandwich. Check their website, most ingredients gf, tuna and surprisingly cheese not.
3309 Oak View Dr, Omaha, NE 68144
No gluten free options besides subbing bread for lettuce at the same price.
2324 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Ask them to change gloves, put down fresh paper along the counter as they prepare an Unwich -- lettuce wrap. Also, ask for mayo and mustard in the individually wrapped package. We usually have good success when we give these directions for our food preparation.
|Not celiac friendly
803 18th Avenue Northwest, Austin, MN 55912
They do not have GF options, only lettuce wraps. I would not recommend this place for that reason.
6410 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68134
You have to order as an unwich which is in a lettuce wrap, and specify that you need it to be gluten free. They will give you mayo packets instead of spreading it for you to eliminate cross contamination. Unfortunately last night I was glutened. Not sure if it was cross contamination from the counter or they didn't change gloves or what.
|Not celiac friendly
824 Hewitt Dr #100, Waco, TX 76712
High risk of cross contamination they don't change gloves after touching bread and drag the lettuce leaf across the prep area adding the fillings as they build your unwich.
3420 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI 48101
Order Unwich- Tell them you have a gluten allergy they should clean work space and change gloves i usually watch to be sure not cross contamination occurs
8160 N Cornerstone Dr, Hayden, ID 83835
Ask for your sandwich to be made unwhich style. Tuna is not gf. It is made with soy sauce.
|Celiac friendly
100 N Maguire St, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Had the unwich. The staff all changed gloves and cleaned the counter before preparing my unwich. No issues. I'll be back!
4128 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813
If you tell them you have Celiac Disease they automatically change their gloves.
|Celiac friendly
3804 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
There Unwhiches are so good and they were willing to change their gloves to make my sandwich.
920 Holiday Drive, Moorhead, MN 56560
I love having this fast food option! Jimmy Johns has a spectacular unwich where I can enjoy my favorite veggies and meat wrapped in lettuce!
31889 S Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way, WA 98003
Unwich option great for quick lunch. I read the Beef is not GF. Also the cheese is questionable if you are extremely sensitive do not risk it. Should be fine with other meats. Chips are all GF. As with most places like this cross contamination is very possible beware.
81 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Order a gluten free unwich with mayo and mustard packets on the side (the mayo and mustard is cross-contaminated) I've eaten here a couple of times with no issues! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly
2885 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84120
Make sure you state you have a gluten allergy - they will change their gloves for you. but apparently you also need to clarify that you want mayo and mustard packets on the side (so they don't cross-contaminate with the mayo and mustard buckets that the spatulas are constantly dipped into and wiped on bread) As long as you clarify all that, I've eaten here a couple of times with no issues
105 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
I get sick every time I eat here. I wish it worked for me.
2810 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201
Awesome place and quick service
|Not celiac friendly
3754 Elm St, St Charles, MO 63303
Huge rash from eating here, something in the meat or cross contamination maybe-
|Celiac friendly
635 S Main St, DeForest, WI 53532
Jimmy Johns in DeForest consistently makes gluten free "unwiches", taking care to prevent cross-contamination. They are so attentive to my son's Celiac needs that they know his order by heart!
|Not celiac friendly
4559 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
They have gluten in their cheese. Be careful.
510 S Baltimore St, Kirksville, MO 63501
You can get any sandwich in a lettuce wrap (cheese and beef might not be gf). Staff was knowledgeable, changed gloves, etc. Good for a quick meal.
529 S Jackson St, Moscow, ID 83843
You can make your sandwich an "unwich" when choosing what kind of bread you want. It's a lettuce wrap and it's available for any sandwich. It's super yummy, and the lettuce is actually big enough for it to work.
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1756 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106
The food was good. Very tasteful!
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Minnesota Wild Goalie Josh Harding Wins 2013 Masterton Trophy
In a season that started with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Josh Harding's perseverance and dedication to the game have earned him a big NHL honor.
Harding was named the recipient of the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy during the annual NHL Awards on Friday evening.
Harding was involved with a couple games in net for the Wild before going on injured reserve for much of the regular season while he and his doctors worked to find treatment options that would allow him to continue playing.
Harding was called upon to start between the pipes for the Wild after Niklas Backstrom injured himself in warmups before game one of the Western Conference quarterfinals against Chicago.
Harding had the following to say after being named the winner of the award:
I'm honored to be named this year's recipient of the Masterton Trophy and I thank the PHWA for selecting me. It's a compliment to be a finalist alongside Sidney Crosby and Adam McQuaid and I'd like to recognize their inspiring seasons. I'm very fortunate to have the support of so many great people who have helped me through the ups and downs of multiple sclerosis, starting with my friends, family and doctors. I thank my teammates and the entire Wild organization for believing in me and for their ongoing support. I also want to thank those across the NHL, NHLPA and the MS community who reached out with their encouragement during a challenging year. I'm incredibly grateful for this honor.
This award is a first for the franchise, as the Wild have not had a player win a voted-on NHL award up to this point.
Members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA) nominate players for the The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and vote for a winner at the end of the regular season. The award is named after and in memory of Bill Masterton, who played for the Minnesota North Stars and exhibited to a high degree the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Masterton died on Jan. 15, 1968 as a result of head injuries suffered during a game.


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Upgraded Dash for '59-60 Chevys
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C. Cook Enterprises' billet stainless steel Ford male dovetails ($35 each, plus shipping) are taller than original dovetails and superior to the hollow stamped dovetails. They allow for full contact and engagement with the doorjamb dovetail by holding the door in the correct position and allowing for opening and closing with ease.
Machined in the United States by C. Cook Enterprises, two sizes are available to fit '32-41 closed cars and pickups. Inquire for other years and models.
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Nailhead Delivers the Torque
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Wayne and Barb Brunsvold of Spirit Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Jonathan, to Elizabeth Trecker, daughter of Tom and Kris Trecker of Carroll.
Jonathan is a 2007 graduate of Spirit Lake High School and a 2009 graduate of Iowa Central with a degree in construction. He currently owns JB Dock Service in Spirit Lake and also custom feeds hogs.
Elizabeth is a 2008 graduate of Kuemper Catholic High School and a 2011 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is currently teaching pre-kindergarten in Spencer.
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The couple is planning a June 8, 2013, wedding at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur with the reception to follow at The Manning Heritage Park in Manning.


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How did the cougar cross the road?
Posted by Unknown in "I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project" "CWU Museum of Culture on the Environment", "Snoqualmie Pass" "Central Washington University" I-90 "Interstate 90" wildlife "wildlife monitoring" on Friday, April 25, 2014
We all know why the chicken crossed the road, but do we know why the cougar crossed or how?
In an effort to protect animals and motorists near Snoqualmie Pass, researchers at Central Washington University are monitoring and researching wildlife along the Interstate 90 corridor. The project is the largest study of its kind ever conducted in the United States.
In 2008, we entered into a partnership with CWU where our agency funds the research performed by CWU faculty and students at animal crossing zones on a 15-mile stretch of interstate. WSDOT uses the data gathered by CWU to establish a baseline to measure against past construction and to refine project designs so the habitat at the crossing locations will connect the largest number and variety of species.
More than 20 large wildlife crossing structures—including three major overpasses at two locations—are proposed between Hyak and Easton as part of the ongoing I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project.
For the past seven years, CWU researchers have focused on fish, amphibians, and small mammals. They're discovering critical information about what species inhabit the project area and are learning how the freeway affects animal behavior and survival.
If you would like to learn more about the important work CWU researchers are performing, stop by the CWU Museum of Culture on the Environment and check out the newest exhibit: How did the Cougar Cross the Road? Restoring Wildlife Passages at Snoqualmie Pass. The exhibition is located on the first floor of Dean Hall on D Street in Ellensburg and runs through spring 2015.
Watch a YouTube video of the CWU team's work.
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Seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo to offer outdoor learning opportunities
Oklahomans interested in the outdoors should mark their calendars now for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo slated for Sept. 24-25 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City.
The Wildlife Department is working with a range of organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the Expo — a free event intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources by providing hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
"The Expo is a one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation event," said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "This is a place where literally thousands of outdoor-minded people of all ages and skill levels gather for a weekend of activities and learning opportunities that are entirely focused on Oklahoma's outdoors."
Organizations interested in helping promote the outdoors through an educational booth or activity should contact Hurst at (405) 522-6279.
Among many other activities, Expo visitors will be able to try firsthand activities such as fishing, shotgun and archery shooting sports, kayaking, mountain biking and more. They can attend seminars on hunting dog training, outdoor cooking, camping, hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and other activities in the great outdoors. Visitors to the event also can win a variety of free prizes thanks to the Expo's generous sponsors. Additionally, guests can shop at the Outdoor Marketplace, a large area at the Expo designated for shopping for the latest in outdoor gear and merchandise.
Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, Log on to wildlifedepartment.com as the event draws near to stay up to date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
Outdoor Marketplace returning to 2011 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
Visitors to this year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Sept. 24-25 will have no shortage of outdoor-related educational opportunities, but they will also have the chance to shop for a range of outdoor goods and services at the Outdoor Marketplace.
The Outdoor Marketplace is a large area at the Wildlife Expo where commercial vendors will be selling their hunting and fishing-related merchandise, meaning visitors who break away from all of the free shotgun shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking and fishing could find a bargain on their next outdoor purchase.
Last year's Wildlife Expo drew an estimated 51,000 visitors to the Lazy E Arena over the course of three days, making it the most popular outdoor recreation event in the state.
"The Outdoor Marketplace is a fun destination for Expo visitors and a great opportunity for vendors to showcase their outdoor-related products," said Ben Davis, Outdoor Marketplace coordinator. "Visitors can shop through a large range of goods and services that cater to their outdoor lifestyles, while vendors can display their outdoor goods and services to tens of thousands of outdoor-minded visitors."
The Marketplace features vendors under a large tent, but outdoor open-air spaces also are available for displaying larger items such as ATVs and hunting blinds. A 10' x 10' booth space under the tent or a 20' x 20' outside space costs $300. Both include electricity. Nonprofit conservation organizations also will be able to sign up for free booth spaces to promote membership and educate sportsmen about their organizations.
Along with shopping at the Outdoor Marketplace, Expo visitors will be able to fish, shoot shotguns, kayak, ride mountain bikes, see and touch wildlife, attend dog training seminars and learn about recreation in the great outdoors all for free. They will also be able to win a variety of prizes thanks to generous sponsors of the event.
"Any vendor who wants to reach people interested in the outdoors needs to be a part of the Outdoor Marketplace at this year's Wildlife Expo," Davis said.
For more information about obtaining a booth in the Outdoor Marketplace or to obtain an application for a booth, contact Ben Davis, Outdoor Marketplace coordinator, at (405) 521-4632.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for September 24-25 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. The Wildlife Department will be working with a range of organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the event — intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
Awareness is key to curbing spread of aquatic nuisance species
Good fishing is being reported at almost every lake across the state according to this week's fishing report from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and anglers in the know will be taking advantage of this good fishing for the next several weeks.
Since sportsmen can find a popular fish biting at almost any destination they choose, biologists with the Wildlife Department are reminding anglers to take precautions against the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) when traveling from lake to lake.
ANS in Oklahoma include zebra mussels, didymo, white perch, golden alga, and hydrilla, among others. Whether a mussel, fish, microscopic organism or vegetation, ANS are a threat because of their potential to disrupt the balance of state fisheries. Since they are invasive and often non-native, they may have few natural predators, reproduce and spread rapidly, and may compete with native species for available forage and habitat.
"An ANS can be any organism that threatens our native waters, not just fish or plants," said Curtis Tackett, aquatic nuisance species biologist for the Wildlife Department. "They are often unknowingly transported by man — usually boaters and anglers — to a new location, where they thrive and cause problems for native habitat or native aquatic species."
Oklahoma's most widespread ANS is the zebra mussel. Though not much bigger than a thumbnail, these striped aquatic invaders can live for several days out of water and can be dispersed overland by boats pulled on trailers, though their main method of spread is by free-floating larvae. Zebra mussels can multiply rapidly to the point of clogging water treatment plant intake pipes, fouling boat bottoms and possibly depleting food sources relied on by fish and other aquatic species.
Another ANS recently documented in Oklahoma where it was not formerly known is Didymosphenia geminata, or "didymo." Discovered in Lower Mountain Fork River below Broken Bow Lake, the invasive algae thrives in low-nutrient, cold flowing streams that are rich in oxygen. Though it starts out as small tufted colonies, it can grow into dense, thick mats that cover large portions of a streambed, outcompeting native algae relied upon by native insects.
"That may not sound like a problem, except that those insects provide an important source of food for trout in the Lower Mountain Fork River," Tackett said.
Tackett said that in some cases, the reduction of available food sources for trout because of competition from invasive species like didymo can result in smaller fish. Additionally, didymo can clog water pipes and other flow structures as well as become a nuisance to anglers because of how easily it can be snagged by a fishhook.
To stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species and their possible economic and environmental consequences, the Wildlife Department depends on anglers' support and help.
According to Tackett, anglers can help prevent further spread of ANS, and it just takes a little bit of effort.
"But that effort can go a long way," Tackett said.
Tackett offers the following measures to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species:
* Drain the bilge water, live wells and bait buckets before leaving.
* Inspect the boat and trailer immediately upon leaving the water.
* Scrape off any zebra mussels or aquatic vegetation found. Do not return them to the water.
* Wash boat parts and accessories that contact the water using hot water (at least 140 degrees F.), or spray with high-pressure water.
* If possible, dry the boat and trailer for at least a week before entering another waterway.
* Before leaving a river or stream, remove all clumps of algae and look for hidden fragments.
* Soak and scrub all gear for at least one minute in a two percent bleach solution, or five percent salt solution, or simply use hot water and dishwashing soap.
* If cleaning is not practical, then wait at least 48 hours before contact with another water body after equipment has dried.
* Consider keeping two sets of wading boots, and alternate their use between cleaning and drying.
* Avoid using felt-soled waders.
* Avoid wading through colonies of the algae. Breaking up the material could cause future colonies and blooms to occur further downstream.
Wildlife Department partners with timber companies to secure
Honobia Creek WMA
Hunters will continue enjoying public access to more than 80,000 acres of privately owned timberland known as Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area thanks to a recent agreement between the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the three timber companies that own the land.
At its June meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission renewed it's agreements with Hancock Forest Management, Rayonier Forest Resources and Molpus Timberlands Management to secure the collective 80,316 acres in Pushmataha and LeFlore counties for the next three years. The agreements follow last month's renewal of a contract with Weyerhaeuser Company to maintain public hunting and fishing access to more than 200,000 acres on the Three Rivers WMA in southeast Oklahoma.
The Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMAs are a result of cooperative agreements between the Wildlife Department and four of the largest timber companies in Oklahoma, and the areas have proven popular among sportsmen.
"Hunters and anglers from 53 of the 77 counties in Oklahoma use either the Three Rivers or Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department.
According to Peoples, the new agreements will maintain Honobia Creek WMA as one contiguous acreage rather than breaking it into smaller tracts. Additionally, the agreement will continue providing access to 21 miles of hunting and fishing opportunity on the Little River and will maintain 16 miles of shared boundary between Honobia Creek WMA and Three Rivers WMA.
Located north of Hwy 3/7 and east of Hwy 271, Honobia Creek WMA is a mixture of pine and hardwood forests interspersed with rivers and streams, serving as ideal habitat for a range of wildlife. A $40 land access permit is required of all residents who hunt or fish on Honobia Creek or Three Rivers WMAs. Nonresidents are required to purchase an $85 annual permit. Oklahoma residents who are under 18 years of age on the first day of the current calendar year or 64 years of age or older are exempt from permit requirements. More information about Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMAs is available online at wildlifedepartment.com.
In other business, the Commission approved the Wildlife Department's fiscal year 2012 annual budget. The approved budget falls about $5 million below the FY2011 budget due to a decrease in capital expenditures. Significant additions to the budget include $1 million for fish hatchery renovations and $800,000 for repairs to the dam at American Horse Lake. The budget also includes approximately $1 million for quail research, specifically two important research initiatives intended to halt the long-term downward trends in quail populations across the state and the bird's native range.
Oklahoma has long been known as home to some of the best quail habitat and quail hunting in the nation. But since the species is currently in a state of unexplained gradual decline, the research initiatives will seek to study all angles of quail mortality and develop management strategies that help halt decline.
As part of the effort, the Department will work with Oklahoma State University to initiate its own research program and intensive quail management efforts on two northwest Oklahoma WMAs. Areas of focus will include weather studies, implications of cattle grazing and prescribed fire, requirements for optimum reproductive success and rates and causes of quail mortality.
"We're moving forward," Peoples said. "We continue to refine our research principles and concepts with Oklahoma State University, and I think we're getting real close to what we foresee as long-term quail research needs."
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) will be working with the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch as well as Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities on a project called Operation Idiopathic Decline. The role of ODWC biologists will include trapping quail and sending them to Texas Tech, where extensive research will commence in the areas of disease, parasitism, herbicides, insecticides and other issues.
"The August, September, October timeframe is where we're focusing because that seems to be the window of disappearance — the Bermuda triangle, if you will," Peoples said.
Peoples said the Department will send four employees to Texas in July for training in the collection of quail data samples for research purposes.
The Commission learned of the research initiatives at its March meeting, and since then the Department has started preparing for the projects.
The Commission also voted for a modification to the Wildlife Department retirement plan that changes the investment return assumption from 7.5 percent to 7 percent, and it elected new officers to serve the Commission.
Serving as the new chairman will be District 3 Commissioner Mike Bloodworth; serving as vice-chairman will be District 1 Commissioner M. David Riggs; and serving as secretary will be District 6 Commissioner John Zelbst.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The next scheduled Commission meeting is set for 9 a.m., July 5, at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), located at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City.
Wildlife Conservation Commission establishes new officers
At its June meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission established new officers to begin serving next month.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and is responsible for establishing state hunting and fishing regulations, setting policy for the Wildlife Department and indirectly overseeing all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Commissioner Mike Bloodworth will serve as the new Commission chairman. Bloodworth represents District 3, including LeFlore, Latimer, Pittsburg, Atoka, Pushmataha, McCurtain, Choctaw, Bryan, Marshall, Carter and Love counties. Bloodworth was named by Gov. Brad Henry in 2007 to serve on the Commission, and his term will run through 2015.
A lifelong resident of Hugo, Bloodworth founded an independent insurance agency in that Choctaw County community after serving as a sixth-grade teacher and elementary school principal for 10 years. He earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. He is also an active duck and goose hunter. In addition to his outdoor pursuits, he serves as a board member of the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma, the local school board and the Oklahoma State School Board Association.
Bloodworth and wife Martha had two children, a son, Chad, who is deceased, and a daughter, Misty, who lives in Paris, Texas. The Bloodworth's have two grandchildren — grandson Ryan and granddaughter Laci.
Serving as Commission vice-chairman will be District 1 Commissioner M. David Riggs. District 1 consists of Ottawa, Delaware, Craig, Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Washington, Tulsa, Pawnee and Osage counties. Riggs was appointed to the Commission by Gov. Brad Henry, and his term will expire in 2013.
A lifelong resident of Sand Springs, Riggs is a partner in one of the state's largest law firms — Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis. Riggs also served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1971 to 1987 and in the Oklahoma Senate from 1987 to 1988.
Riggs is active in a number of local conservation organizations, including serving on the board of trustees of The Nature Conservancy and as the chairman of the board of directors for the Sutton Avian Research Center.
He graduated from Phillips University in Enid in 1959, received a Masters of Arts from the University of Oklahoma in 1962 and graduated first in his class at the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1968.
Serving as Commission secretary will be District 6 Commissioner John P. Zelbst. District 6 includes Blaine, Kingfisher, Canadian, Caddo, Grady, Comanche, Stephens, Jefferson and Cotton counties. Gov. Brad Henry appointed Zelbst to the Commission in 2010, and his term runs until 2018.
Zelbst has 30 years experience as a trial lawyer and is the managing partner at Zelbst, Holmes & Butler law firm. The firm serves Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond, Norman and with the assistance of local counsel, all of the United States. His legal career has focused solely on representing people who have been injured, wronged, falsely accused and mistreated.
A member of the Oklahoma Association for Justice (formerly the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association), he served as the Association's President in 2000. He also holds the distinction of having secured $24 million in the largest known personal injury verdict in state history. Along with other professional memberships, recognition and awards, he was awarded the title of Oklahoma Super Lawyer for the years 2006-2010, Superlawyers.com; and is a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 92nd Edition, Martindale Hubbell and is also Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Zelbst received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cameron University in Lawton in 1976 and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa, College of Law, in 1980. He is a graduate of and a board and faculty member of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, DuBois, Wyo.
Zelbst and his wife, Cindy, own and reside on the U2 Ranch in Meers. They have a son, Clay, and are actively involved in cattle operations on the ranch. He also supports numerous civic and community development programs, and currently chairs both the Comanche County Board of Trustees and the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Trust.
Fishing with Wings: Wildlife Department teaches fishing to a special needs community
Communities are casting into summer by participating in the Wildlife Department's free fishing clinics. Saturday, June 4, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation taught members of Wings, a special needs community, basic fishing skills at Dolese Youth Park in Oklahoma City.
"These kids know they're different and deal with it day to day, so Wings partners with different organizations to organize fun activities," said Kathe Russ, Wing's parent. "We weren't going to stay, but we came and it's so addicting, you don't want to leave."
Wings partnered with Whistling Wind to host the Department's Aquatic Resource Education Program (AREP). Whistling Wind is a 501(c)3 non-profit, whose mission is to promote accessible recreation and sport to individuals and families living with disabilities.
"We strive to help parents find healing therapy outdoors and make it readily available with handicap accessibility," said Shari Zimmerman, co-founder of Whistling Wind. "It is difficult to find a body of water that is easily accessible."
Wildlife Department employees taught Wings members, parents, and volunteers fishing safety, how to tie an improved cinch knot, casting technique, and outdoor ethics. It was the first time for many of these young adults to fish, but many experienced a catch and release.
All AREP clinics consist of an educational component that teaches basic fishing techniques and are typically followed by an opportunity to fish at a nearby pond or lake. Certified volunteer instructors or Wildlife Department employees conduct the clinics.
The Wildlife Department promotes the sport of fishing and aquatic resource awareness and gives various ages an opportunity to learn about Oklahoma's aquatic environments and how to fish because the agency knows fishing improves peoples' quality of life.
For more information or to schedule an Aquatic Resource Education clinic visit wildlifedepartment.com or contact Damon Springer, Aquatic Resources Education coordinator, at (405) 521-4603.
Altus sportsman, farmer and rancher named to Wildlife Commission
Altus sportsman Robert Dan Robbins will serve as the District 7 representative on the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission through 2019, after having recently been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate.
Born and raised in Altus, Robbins is a fourth generation farmer and rancher whose great-grandfather arrived to the area in 1901. He graduated from Altus High School in 1982 and attended Oklahoma State University. Together with his wife of 22 years, Zina, Robbins farms cotton and wheat on 2,600 acres as well as helps manage several thousand acres of cotton and wheat on family farmland. They also raise Angus cross cattle along the north fork of the Red River. Robbins has two children — Rachael and Daniel — and a grandson named Axel.
Robbins is an avid sportsman.
"Some of my fondest memories growing up include hunting rabbits with my dad with a .410 shotgun that my grandmother gave to me when I was a little guy," Robbins said. "I grew up fishing farm ponds and running trotlines on the north fork of the Red."
In the late 1980s, Robbins was introduced to deer hunting by his father-in-law and has enjoyed the sport ever since. After years of deer management efforts on his own land, Robbins was able to harvest a Cy-Curtis-Award-qualifying buck in 2009.
Robbins also enjoys hunting turkeys and doves as well as fishing. He once caught a hybrid striped bass that weighed over 20 lbs.
"I look forward to serving on the Wildlife Commission, and I hope to help secure the future of the great outdoors in Oklahoma for the next generation to enjoy," Robbins said.
Robbins is a member of Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, North American Hunting Club, North American Fishing Club and the National Rifle Association. He is also a board member of the Oklahoma Wildlife Management Association and currently serves as chairman of the Oklahoma Cotton Council and Oklahoma Delegate of the National Cotton Council, chairman of American Cotton Producers for Oklahoma, board member of the Producer Cooperative Oil Mill and alternate board member for Oklahoma for Cotton Incorporated. Additionally, Robbins was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Universal Cotton Standards by Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Ed Schafer and has served as chairman of the Altus Chamber of Commerce.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the ODWC, and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
District 7 consists of Ellis, Dewey, Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Washita, Kiowa, Greer, Jackson, Harmon and Tillman counties.
Caption: Altus sportsman Robert Dan Robbins will serve as the District 7 representative on the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission through 2019, after having recently been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate.
Volunteers needed to help make fishing memories for children with illnesses
Seventy-five boat-owning volunteers are needed July 16 to help take a group of children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses fishing on Lake Texoma.
The of children are campers at Camp Cavett, a weeklong camp that offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses. Each year, part of the week's festivities includes a fishing trip in which anglers and boaters from across Oklahoma, Texas and even Louisiana volunteer their time and their boats to spend time fishing with the campers.
"Some of these kids have had a tough time over the last few years, but they're just like any other kids — they love to go fishing and take a boat ride," said Gene Gilliland, assistant chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Gilliland volunteers each year and said some of the campers do not get to fish at home, either because their conditions will not allow them to fish easily or because they are in the hospital too much to find time. Getting the opportunity to go through Camp Cavett gets them involved in the outdoors, giving them something to look forward to and broadening their appreciation for the natural world.
"Both the volunteers and kids have a great time. It is something we all look forward to," Gilliland said.
The July 16 fishing event is a "fish-for-anything" derby, with prizes for campers who catch the largest black bass, panfish, catfish, striped bass or rough fish. A free cookout is provided for all participants and volunteers following the day's outing on the lake.
Boaters and anglers interested in participating can register as volunteers online at cavettkidsfoundation.org/node/52. Volunteers must arrive at Lake Texoma's Catfish Bay by 6 a.m. and sign in with camp staff. Each boat will be assigned up to three campers and a counselor, depending on boat capacity. Tackle, bait and life jackets for campers are provided, though boaters are encouraged to bring additional life jackets if they have them in sizes adult small or adult medium.
Photo Caption: A youth camper is spotted fishing at Lake Texoma during last year's Camp Cavett with volunteer Glenn Cunningham of Piedmont. Camp Cavett offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses, and each year anglers and boaters come together as volunteers to take the campers fishing on Lake Texoma. To volunteer, log on to cavettkidsfoundation.org/node/52.
Researchers track black bears in northeast Oklahoma
While black bears in southeast Oklahoma have been studied extensively by biologists and are even pursued by hunters each fall, less is known about bears inhabiting the northeast portion of the state. But a research project by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in partnership with the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State University is helping to change that.
"The goal of the project is to establish the status and distribution of black bears in the northeast region of the state," said Craig Endicott, northeast region wildlife supervisor for the Wildlife Department and the project leader.
Still in its first year, the three-year research effort involves trapping bears for tagging and collection of biological data such as measurements, age estimates and DNA samples.
With more than two years of studying still ahead, researchers have already trapped and examined six bears, primarily in and around Sequoyah, Cherokee and Adair counties on both public and private lands.
Some bears have been fitted with satellite-based GPS tracking collars that researchers use to monitor range and breeding success. Collared female bears will be tracked to den sites where they give birth to cubs in winter. The adult female can be temporarily sedated to collect data on her overall condition and to mark and gather information on cubs. The high-tech collars do not inhibit the bears' normal activities, and they provide researchers with location readings at four key times each day, providing details about individual ranges and habits. Trends and other important information can be revealed in their findings.
"The GPS collars give us a fantastic look at the daily travels of the collared bears," said Sara Lyda, an OSU research associate working with the Wildlife Department to study bears in the region. "We have already recorded that these females often travel seven to 10 miles per day within their home ranges."
In addition to trapping and tracking, hair samples are being collected with wire devices designed to pluck strands of fur from bears' hides as they travel to and from bait sites. Collecting DNA from hair samples helps researchers identify individual bears and understand the genetic diversity of bear populations in an area.
OSU also is working with Wildlife Department biologists, technicians and game wardens to monitor bait stations placed throughout counties in northeast Oklahoma. This effort will indicate the geographic range of black bears in the northeast region.
By studying range distributions, breeding success, body conditions, genetic diversity, feeding habits and other data collected during the project, biologists will learn important information about the health and stability of black bear populations in the northeast region.
The Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a program of the U.S. Geological Survey. Since 1948, it has been an integral part of OSU and wildlife and fish research in Oklahoma, helping cooperators like the Wildlife Department collect useful information on a variety of resource issues.
Oklahoma black bears were put in the spotlight in 2009, when the first official hunting season took place in a four-county region of southeast Oklahoma. The season came after years of research and nuisance bear control, but prior to that, many Oklahomans may not have even been aware of the existence of bears in the state.
Black bears once ranged over the entire area of what is now Oklahoma, but by the early 1900s, sightings had become rare. Factors like land use changes, unregulated hunting and habitat fragmentation caused black bear numbers to eventually decline drastically. In the late 1900s, however, black bears began making a comeback in Oklahoma after their successful reintroduction in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains of Arkansas. That initial relocation of about 250 bears from northern Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada, turned into thousands of bears in the mountains of Arkansas, which then expanded into southwestern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma.
This successful reestablishment of black bears led to a renewed bear hunting season in Arkansas in 1980 and in Oklahoma in 2009.
Today, the species represents an important part of the state's wildlife diversity. The presence of black bears in an area can indicate good wildlife habitat, because the habitat requirements for black bears are often more demanding than for other species.
The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International continued their commitment to conservation by providing important funding for this bear research project. The Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International has partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on a number of important research projects including, Hunters Against Hunger, Operation Game Thief, hunter education and other wildlife conservation efforts. The mission of the Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International is to protect the freedom to hunt and promote wildlife conservation in the state of Oklahoma and worldwide. To learn more about this unique organization log on to oklahomastationsci.org.
To learn more about the Wildlife Department, the state agency charged with conserving the state's wildlife, log on to wildlifedepartment.com
Caption: Wildlife Department personnel and Researchers examine a northeast Oklahoma black bear as part of an effort to establish the status and distribution of the species in that region of the state. The project is being conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in partnership with the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State University. Pictured clockwise from left: Curt Allen, northeast region wildlife biologist for the Wildlife Department; Sara Lyda, OSU research associate; Colby Farquhar, wildlife technician for the Wildlife Department; and Craig Endicott, northeast region wildlife supervisor for the Wildlife Department.
Cy Curtis book free online at the all new wildlifedepartment.com
For the first time, trophy whitetail hunters hoping to find their name in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Cy Curtis Awards book can view the publication free online at the all new wildlifedepartment.com.
"We've revamped wildlifedepartment.com to make it more visually appealing and user-friendly," said Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Wildlife Department. "Along with the Cy Curtis book, the new wildlifedepartment.com has all kinds of great features and resources to provide more and better information to our state's hunters and anglers."
While every deer harvested is a trophy in some way to the sportsman that brings it home, there are those bucks whose sheer antler size is notable among others. In Oklahoma, those deer may be eligible for recognition in the Cy Curtis Awards Program, which recognizes whitetail deer with a minimum typical score of 135, or a non-typical minimum of 150 using the Boone & Crockett antler scoring system.
The Cy Curtis Awards program — named in honor of the Wildlife Department biologist largely responsible for the restoration of whitetail deer in the state — was initiated in 1975 when only seven deer were inducted. Last deer season, nearly 300 deer were added to the Cy Curtis book.
Now posted free on wildlifedepartment.com, the Cy Curtis book is more accessible than ever. In fact, wildlifedepartment.com makes a range of outdoor-related information available to visitors with a new look and feel to help sportsmen get the most from the outdoors. Hunting season dates, fishing reports, regulations, event calendars, news articles, interactive maps of public hunting locations and more are all available at the click of a mouse.
"Wildlifedepartment.com is really a great tool for Oklahoma sportsmen," Rodefeld said. "It's our most comprehensive source of information and resources for hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts, whether your goal is to read up on hunting regulations, complete an online hunter education home study, learn where to fish for trout or read an article about a certain species of wildlife."
To learn more about the Wildlife Department, log on to the new wildlifedepartment.com.
Something to whistle about: black-bellied whistling ducks spotted in McAlester
Recently, a pair of the most "un-duck-like" ducks has been spotted in McAlester. Residents have spotted and photographed two black-bellied whistling ducks perched on what was left of an ice storm-damaged maple tree in their urban backyard.
"I like all critters, I'm a wildlife guy that has been duck hunting all my life, but I've never seen something like this," said Danny Giacomo, McAlester resident whose yard the ducks have been visiting. "I look forward to seeing them every evening about 8 o'clock with the sun highlighting their beautiful colors."
Black-bellied whistling ducks are widespread in the tropics of central to south-central South America and in Texas, Arizona and coastal Louisiana.
According to Mark Howery, Wildlife Diversity biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, sightings have increased in Oklahoma over the last decade. Within the past 10-12 years, the black-bellied whistling duck has become a regular breeding species in McCurtain County with nests documented so far this year in Broken Bow and at Red Slough WMA. Over the past decade, they have been recorded in at least seven counties including Tulsa, Kingfisher, and Osage.
"It is difficult to pinpoint the origin of these ducks, because they are part of the exotic waterfowl trade," Howery said. "These ducks are primarily a combination of wild-born ducks moving up from Texas, or escaped captive birds."
Howery thinks their northern movements are due to their adaptation to human environments.
"These are wetland birds, and like many wetland birds, they are mobile and can move around from season to season following rainfall patterns as wetlands dry up in some areas and fill up in others," he said. "Outside nesting season, they will wander for feeding areas."
This duck species has some goose-like behaviors, but a diet and bill shape that is more like that of a dabbling duck.
"Black-bellied whistling ducks are their own tribe of ducks," Howery said.
Black-bellied whistling ducks eat a variety of insects and seeds. They can be spotted perching on trees or nesting in tree cavities.
The sighting of these unique ducks portrays Oklahoma's ecologic diversity. Oklahoma ranks as one of the top ecologically diverse states in the nation, home to everything from antelope to alligators.
For a full selection of "species spotlight" articles featuring Oklahoma's wildlife, log on to the all new wildlifedepartment.com.
Caption: This pair of black-bellied whistling ducks — a species
that is uncommon in Oklahoma — has recently been spotted
spending time in an urban McAlester backyard. The species is
primarily found in the tropics of South America and southernmost
points of Texas, Arizona and coastal Louisiana.
Artists wanted: Oklahoma waterfowl stamp design contest now
accepting entries
Artists' entries are now being accepted for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, featuring the white fronted goose. Submissions will be accepted through Aug. 31, and the winning artwork will be featured on the 2012-13 Oklahoma waterfowl stamp.
The Wildlife Department's waterfowl stamp design contest draws artists from across the United States hoping to see their rendition of a pre-selected waterfowl species on the state's next stamp, which also serves as a state waterfowl license. The Oklahoma waterfowl stamp is required of hunters who pursue waterfowl in Oklahoma and is an important source of funding for on-the-ground habitat work that benefits waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported primarily through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, among them the Oklahoma waterfowl license. Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
"This is really much more than an art contest," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "When waterfowl hunters purchase that stamp, they are doing their part in conserving wildlife and preserving the sport of hunting. Stamp collectors can support the cause as well, since the stamps always feature stunning and unique artwork that's worth adding to a collection."
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. Photographs are not eligible. The illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely six and a half inches by nine inches. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All artists must depict the white fronted goose, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical of Oklahoma. Artists also can include a retriever dog in their entry, as long as the white fronted goose is the featured element of the artwork.
Complete entry guidelines can be found online at the all new wildlifedepartment.com.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, courtesy of Tulsa-based conservation group NatureWorks, and the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln, in Oklahoma City.
Prints of the winning art are no longer made, but a small number of limited edition prints from previous years are available for $135. To order, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Head northwest now for excellent channel catfish angling
Leading anglers to excellent fishing is at the heart of recent encouragements from fisheries biologists to head to Great Salt Plains Lake in northwest Oklahoma.
According to John Stahl, northwest region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, channel catfish angling is excellent at the lake right now.
"The weather is hot, and the fishing is smoking hot," Stahl said.
Over the last 10 days, Stahl has himself put away almost 200 lbs. of catfish fillets thanks to his trotlines, and there is plenty more available for anglers to catch. But trotlining isn't the only way to get in on the action.
Water levels at the lake are currently low, and Stahl said bank access is excellent for rod-and-reel anglers who come prepared with crawdads, grasshoppers or cut shad. Anglers also could try Stahl's concoction he calls "garlic hotdogs"—inexpensive franks saturated with garlic powder, then heated, chilled, covered with garlic salt and heated and chilled once more before heading to the freezer to await the perfect day on the water.
"Fish the wind," Stahl said, referring to areas where wind is hitting the bank.
Additionally, Stahl encourages anglers hoping to get in on the catfish angling to be mindful of the summer climate by fishing mornings and evenings.
"Be easy on yourself because of the heat," Stahl said, adding that nighttime fishing appears to be best at this time.
Stahl said the high salt content of Great Salt Plains Lake may play a role in the excellent flavor of the catfish meat from the lake.
If northwest Oklahoma is too far of a drive, anglers can use the Wildlife Department's free weekly fishing report to view the status of lakes in their region. The reports are compiled by Wildlife Department employees and volunteers and cover lakes and other waters throughout every region in the state. Information such as lake levels, water temperatures, species being caught, locations with best fishing action and successful baits is included in the reports. Anglers can receive the fishing report free by subscribing to the Department's weekly news release at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com .
$100,000 in NSSF grants for local Boy Scouts Councils
Boy Scouts and their troop leaders, who are known for being resourceful, will easily recognize the great opportunity provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and its new $100,000 challenge grant that encourages shooting sports programs at local Boy Scouts of America Councils.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry, and its challenge grants are available to qualifying BSA Councils that plan to strengthen and increase their activities in the shooting sports. Such programs teach Scouts marksmanship skills, firearm and range safety, teamwork and fundraising.
"This is a great opportunity for Boy Scout leaders in Oklahoma to introduce their Scouts to safe gun handling and the shooting sports," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Meek encourages Boy Scout leaders to pursue this grant opportunity with the NSSF and offers the Wildlife Department's hunter education program as a compliment to their efforts to introduce outdoor skills to Scouts. Scout leaders can join the growing list of hunter education instructors and receive free materials to use in their Scouting groups by contacting Meek at (405) 522-4572.
"NSSF is taking its long-standing partnership with Boy Scouts of America to a new level with this challenge grant," said Chris Dolnack, NSSF's senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "With the shooting sports among the most popular Scouting activities, NSSF is proud to assist local councils in developing new and expanded opportunities for Scouts to gain knowledge of the shooting sports."
BSA Councils applying for a grant must specifically earmark funds for shooting sports programs and provide matching funds at least equal to the grant request. NSSF will provide funding to the first 50 qualifying applicants up to a maximum of $2,000 in matching support.
Councils must use awarded funds toward the purchase of equipment and supplies for their shooting sports activities from an NSSF member retailer, a list of which is available at www.nssf.org/retailers/find . Examples of qualifying purchases are ammunition, eye and ear protection, firearms, targets and shooting vests.
Applicants may view NSSF BSA Council Challenge Grant guidelines and application procedures at www.nssf.org/bsagrant . For information contact Melissa Schilling at NSSF at email@example.com .
Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF has also supported numerous Wildlife Department shooting and hunting initiatives, including more than $100,000 for teachers' stipends for the hunter education program and wildlife management area atlases for apprentice-designated hunting license holders to raise awareness of public hunting opportunities. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
Volunteers needed to help make fishing memories for children with illnesses
Seventy-five boat-owning volunteers are needed July 16 to help take a group of children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses fishing on Lake Texoma.
The of children are campers at Camp Cavett, a weeklong camp that offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses. Each year, part of the week's festivities includes a fishing trip in which anglers and boaters from across Oklahoma, Texas and even Louisiana volunteer their time and their boats to spend time fishing with the campers.
"Some of these kids have had a tough time over the last few years, but they're just like any other kids — they love to go fishing and take a boat ride," said Gene Gilliland, assistant chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Gilliland volunteers each year and said some of the campers do not get to fish at home, either because their conditions will not allow them to fish easily or because they are in the hospital too much to find time. Getting the opportunity to go through Camp Cavett gets them involved in the outdoors, giving them something to look forward to and broadening their appreciation for the natural world.
"Both the volunteers and kids have a great time. It is something we all look forward to," Gilliland said.
The July 16 fishing event is a "fish-for-anything" derby, with prizes for campers who catch the largest black bass, panfish, catfish, striped bass or rough fish. A free cookout is provided for all participants and volunteers following the day's outing on the lake.
Boaters and anglers interested in participating can register as volunteers online at cavettkidsfoundation.org/node/52. Volunteers must arrive at Lake Texoma's Catfish Bay by 6 a.m. and sign in with camp staff. Each boat will be assigned up to three campers and a counselor, depending on boat capacity. Tackle, bait and life jackets for campers are provided, though boaters are encouraged to bring additional life jackets if they have them in sizes adult small or adult medium.
Photo Caption: A youth camper is spotted fishing at Lake Texoma during last year's Camp Cavett with volunteer Glenn Cunningham of Piedmont. Camp Cavett offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses, and each year anglers and boaters come together as volunteers to take the campers fishing on Lake Texoma. To volunteer, log on to cavettkidsfoundation.org/node/52.
Ladies conservation event scheduled
The National Wild Turkey Federation's Camo and Pearls event will be held Saturday, July 9 at the Riverwind Casino in Norman.
"This the only NWTF banquet in the state that's catered to women, but men are still welcome to attend," said Tiffany English, banquet chair.
Women in attendance are encouraged to wear camouflage and pearls and expect an evening of fun, friendship and even shopping. Games, prizes and raffles will also be available, with items such as spa packages, jewelry, hunts, guns, and more. The guest speaker will be Brenda Valentine, the "first lady of hunting." Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner held at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $70 per couple for dinner and a one-year membership to NWTF. Reservation and sponsorship inquiries can be made by English at (405) 919-7660 or Becky Evans at (580) 513-3000.


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Helping Seniors with Everyday Activities and Senior Care at Home
Our senior citizens have worked long and hard over the years and deserve to live with dignity in the comforts and familiarity of their own home. Most seniors would prefer to live in their own home for as long as physically and emotionally possible. It is common for most seniors to require some sort of assistance from family or friends in order to stay independent. Daily chores might become more difficult to accomplish and can be very overwhelming. There are many everyday activities that, with a little assistance, can make living at home successful for your senior loved one.
With the help of a family member or a compassionate caregiver from Senior Helpers of Burnsville, your senior loved one can thrive at home. Senior care at home includes help with light housekeeping such as laundry, putting away dishes, and vacuuming. When the mundane tasks of the day are tackled, your loved one is free to focus their energy on learning something new, visiting with friends and family, and just taking the time to take care of themselves.
If your senior loved one is looking for ways to stay active in their home in a way that is also enjoyable, perhaps they would like gardening. Not only is digging in the soil therapeutic, it is also beneficial to grow fresh produce and flowers to brighten up the home. Helping your senior loved one with this relaxing activity could be as simple as providing transportation to and from the local greenhouse for the plants and seeds.
Many seniors are relatively active in their community, and it is very important that they keep up with their social appearances. Sometimes medications or mild forms of dementia might make driving alone unsafe. Helping a senior to and from local appointments, shopping and social gatherings will help them to stay connected, reduce feelings of isolation, and boost overall mood and sense of wellbeing. Staying connected is a great way to also combat depression.
When it comes to helping seniors with everyday activities, it is important to work with their skills and interests. If they prefer staying at home and relaxing, suggest cards or a fun board game together. If your senior loved one enjoys fashion, the two of you can shop online or visit the mall for the afternoon. In the end, it doesn't really have to be a majorThe best way to help a senior loved one is to show your interest in them and find out what their individual needs are. Sometimes, all they need is someone to show they care and to provide daily companionship.
If you would like to learn more about caring assisted living at home, along with the many benefits of professional in home elderly care or dementia and Alzheimer's care, call Senior Helpers of Burnsville to speak to a senior care specialist today 952-892-8403! The compassionate senior care specialists at Senior Helpers can also guide you through the process of receiving the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit if your elderly loved one is a veteran. In home senior care allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Burnsville provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer's and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Burnsville, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, St. Paul, Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Minnesota.


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Further, when you browse the site for videos, you'll be reminded which videos you've already used and added to classes.
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There were a few more jinks in reserve. These are aged jinks, comparable to a smoky Gouda.
I don't really know what to do with myself when staying at Brenna's parents, as an adjunct, tucked into the curls of nested parentheses. Aside from generating forced syntactical comparisons, I never really know what I'm supposed to do at a given moment - where my actual coordinate in the family hierarchy is. One thing is certain: there are no paints here, and no tiny men to apply them to. It's a grisly state of affairs, but I have taken my solace in the written word.
I've tried, hopefully with some success, to make you as big a fan of Lois McMaster Bujold as I am. I celebrate her entire catalog - but trying to genuinely activate a person's enthusiasm for a twenty-two year old sci-fi swashbucklin' epic is a grim endeavor. Even if the interest is there, not everyone can spend time tracking down every volume of this thing on a stranger's say-so. This is what makes the fact that it is now freely available online such authentically crazy bullshit.
The Miles Vorkosigan Saga, which the aforementioned link represents almost in its entirety, constitutes some of the best, greatest fun I have ever had with the printed page. I've chosen the word fun on purpose; there's interesting world-building, a fairly singular protagonist, and I'm a huge fan so I could make this sentence go for awhile. But fun - as a substance, as a kind of mineral almost, a quantity - exists here in great supply. Adventure and derring-do. On spaceships. Which are, themselves, in space.
I mention this because we are entering the dark season, a season whose frigid excesses are best ameliorated by books of any shape, where you may find yourself tucked into nested parentheses and in desperate need of interstellar escape. By the end of your journey through this series, I'm certain you'll buy some of these books out of tearful gratitude, even though you nominally already "own" them. You may decide you need enough books to build a house, so that you can live inside. This seems likely, also.
(CW)TB out.


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Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen Win AMAs
Taylor Swift who won her fifth consecutive award for favorite country female artist at the 2012 American Music Awards. (Getty Images)
Justin Bieber thanked his haters after winning the first award at the American Music Awards, while Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift performed their new singles.
The 18-year-old won favorite pop/rock male artist in the first award handed out at Sunday's American Music Awards and gave a shout-out to those who didn't think he would last on the music scene.
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"I want to say this is for all the haters who that I was just here for one or two years. I feel like I'm going to be here for a very long time," he said, also thanking his mom, manager, family and his "beautiful, beautiful fans."
He gave a stripped down, acoustic performance of "As Long As You Love Me," sitting down as someone played the guitar. He transitioned to the dance-heavy "Beauty and a Beat," where Minaj joined him onstage, grinding with the teen for a few seconds.
Bieber's red and black outfit seemed to be the night's theme, as Swift and Usher wore similar ensembles.
Carly Rae Jepsen, who performed early in the night, won favorite new artist.
"I am floored. Wow," she said, thanking Bieber and his manager, Scooter Braun.
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Usher kicked off the three-hour show with green laser lights beaming onstage as he performed a medley of songs, including "Numb," "Climax" and "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," which featured a smoky floor and a number of backup dancers, as Usher jammed in all black, with the exception of his red shoes.
Swift won her fifth consecutive award for favorite country female artist.
"This is unreal. I want to thank the fans. You guys are the ones who voted on this," she said. Luke Bryan won favorite country male artist and Lady Antebellum favorite country group.
Swift gave a masquerade-themed performance of the pop song "I Knew You Were Trouble." She sang onstage in a light dress while dancers wore mostly black. But then she changed into a red corset and black skirt, matching their dark mood. She even danced and sang on the floor as lights flickered throughout the performance.
Minaj was also a consecutive winner, picking up her second trophy for favorite rap/hip-hop album for "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." She was in an all-white get-up, including fur coat and pink hair. The scene was ghostly and snowy, as a choir - also in white - joined her onstage. One background singer stole the performance, belting semi-high notes as Minaj looked on.
Party girl Ke$ha was glammed up on the red carpet, rocking long, flowy blonde hair and a light pink dress. She switched to her normal attire when she performed her hit single "Die Young." It was tribal, with shirtless dancers in skin-tight pants, silver hair and skeleton-painted faces, who also played the drums. Ke$ha was pants-less, rocking knee-high boots and rolling on the floor as she finished up the song.
Minaj and Christina Aguilera were blonde bombshells on the red carpet: Minaj's hair was busy and full of volume and she sported a neon strapless gown to accept her award. Aguilera wore a blonde bob in a purple dress that matched her eyeshadow.
Kelly Clarkson also hit the stage, making a nod to her "American Idol" roots with a number on her dress and three judges looking on as she sang "Miss Independent." Then she went into "Since U Been Gone," "Stronger" and "Catch My Breath." It's worth noting that "Idol" judge Randy Jackson introduced Clarkson, the first-ever winner of the show. He also advised people to donate through Red Cross for Superstorm Sandy victims.
American Music Awards nominees were selected based on sales and airplay, and fans chose the winners by voting online. At this award show, even the stars were fans: Pink said on the red carpet that she'd like to collaborate with Lauryn Hill. Cyndi Lauper said her musical playlist includes Pink, Minaj and Rae Jepsen, who performed "Call Me Maybe" and won new artist of the year. Boy band The Wanted said they were excited to see "Gangnam Style" star PSY, and Colbie Caillat wants to watch No Doubt.
"What makes the American Music Awards special is the fans choose the winning artists," said Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, who won favorite artist alternative rock and performed "Burn It Down," as Brandy sang along and Gwen Stefani, Usher and Phillip Phillips bobbed their heads.
Along with Rihanna, Minaj was the top nominee with four nominations.
"I don't do music for awards," the 29-year-old said in an interview. "It's so crazy because people always have to remind me that I'm nominated for an award when I go to award shows."
"I know they're going to come. I'm sitting here looking at my awards right now," she continued with a laugh. "I never stress it. I think of myself as `I'll have a career long enough to get all those different awards.'"
Minaj isn't up for the night's top award, though. Rihanna, Maroon 5, Drake, Katy Perry and Bieber will battle it out for artist of the year.
But the American Music Awards are all about performances, and Sunday's show was no exception. The three-hour program broadcast live on ABC was set to air performances by Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Chris Brown and Swizz Beatz. And Stevie Wonder is set to provide the soundtrack for a tribute to the late Dick Clark.
"I'm really going there to perform `Freedom,'" Minaj said of her new single. "I'm very, very proud of the record and I'm happy that people are going to get to hear it. I'm performing a hip-hop song on the AMAs, and I think . that's just a big look for hip-hop."
Other multiple nominees include Usher, Bieber, Drake, Maroon 5 and One Direction, who have three nods each. Perry, Underwood, Brown, Clarkson, Pitbull, fun., Gotye, J. Cole and Luke Bryan are all double nominees.
The 40th anniversary show will also include the tribute to Clark, its creator.
"Dick changed the face of music back in the late `50s," producer Larry Klein said. "Dick is the one who made rock `n' roll acceptable to come into people's homes... We're paying tribute to Dick because of the legacy that he's left everybody and also the creativity of what he did on this show."
AP Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen contributed to this report from Los Angeles.


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Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop was less than overjoyed that he constantly had to juggle lineups last season because of his team's injuries.
This time, San Jose's multiple changes from its previous match are almost entirely Yallop's idea.
After a disappointing defeat to Real Salt Lake to open the season, Yallop appears set to make three alterations to his starting XI when the Earthquakes face the Chicago Fire on Saturday, with a knock-on effect at a fourth position.
Based on the lineup he used in a scrimmage against Santa Clara University on Tuesday night and again in a training session on Wednesday, Brandon McDonald will start at a central midfield spot and Joey Gjertsen will open at right half. To accommodate Gjertsen, Arturo Alvarez will bump up to the frontline alongside Ryan Johnson.
Javier Robles and Cornell Glen are the odd men out.
In addition, Steve Beitashour will debut at right back, although that's because Chris Leitch is unavailable due to suspension.
The McDonald move has the best chance to be a permanent one. Yallop put McDonald into the lineup at halftime of the season-opening 3-0 loss to Real Salt Lake, and if not for a muscle strain behind his right knee suffered while training with the U.S. national team in January, McDonald could easily have opened the season on the field.
The Earthquakes split central midfield duties fairly evenly when Robles and André Luiz started against RSL, but the defending champions turned out to be dominant in terms of possession. With McDonald in, the Quakes can use more of an offense-defense pairing, with André Luiz creating and McDonald in a holding role.
"They wanted more bite in the midfield, wanted it to be my role to sit in front of the back line and clean up, kind of be the garbage man," McDonald said. "I like being hard-nosed, getting tackles that set the tone for our team. Every team's got to have that kind of guy to come in and get the tackles done."
Yallop said he plans on using Eduardo as a second-half substitute up front. The Brazilian forward has been troubled by a hip strain, but looked much improved in training this week.
One player who will not be used is returning forward Scott Sealy. The paperwork cementing the Trinidadian's return has not been fully processed by the league, but even if his re-signing was official, he still needs to get back into match shape.
Geoff Lepper covers the Earthquakes for MLSsoccer.com. He can be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @sjquakes.