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Commission considers extended deer gun season
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission heard at its regular December meeting that the Wildlife Department will be proposing a variety of hunting regulation changes for next year at public meetings to be held in January across the state.
Most prominent on the list of changes are proposals to add seven days onto the regular deer gun season, and create a special three-day antlerless only youth deer gun season in mid-October.
"We are proposing these changes for two reasons," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Department. "First, we want to provide additional opportunities to Oklahoma sportsmen, and second, to allow us to better manage our wildlife resources across the state."
The statewide youth deer gun season proposal is modeled after similar seasons in other states.
"It is important that we do what we can to introduce young hunters to the sport," Peoples said. "This youth deer season would provide a great opportunity for youth to spend time afield."
Other proposed rule changes include: making muzzleloading pistols legal for deer hunting during the muzzleloader season, closing rabbit season February 15, and several housekeeping items affecting wildlife management areas and the Deer Management Assistance Program.
In other business, Commissioners saw an online license sales presentation from Melinda Sturgess-Streich, chief of administration for the Department.
"We feel this will be a great resource for the sportsmen of the state, as well provide an additional way to sell licenses which will be both efficient and cost-effective," Sturgess-Streich said.
Targeted to debut in 2003, online license sales will provide both residents and non-residents alike the ability to buy a hunting or fishing license from the comfort of their home. Commissioners approved a $3 convenience fee to help defray the costs of accepting online credit card orders.
Commissioners approved a single elk hunt, to be sold by sealed bid auction, on Cookson Hills Wildlife Management Area. The proceeds will again go to sponsor the Hunters Against Hunger program.
Commissioners voted to accept a $17,000 donation for the Hunters Against Hunger program. The funds were from an auction last August to benefit the successful program, which the Department now administers. Since 1991, this program has continued to grow through the generosity of Oklahoma sportsmen. In the year 2001 alone, Oklahoma hunters donated more than 25,800 pounds of venison to the Hunters Against Hunger program, which facilitates the distribution of the deer meat to needy families in the state. The unique program helped to provide 103,000 meals during the past year.
Commissioners accepted a donation of $3,880 from the Oklahoma Game Wardens Association to be used for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Youth Camp.
"This is a great program the Department offers," said John Streich, law enforcement chief for the Department. "It is great to see these kids interact with wildlife professionals in a positive environment."
Held near Ponca City, the four-day camp offers approximately 40 youths the opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation and the responsibilities of game wardens, biologists, and other wildlife professionals.
Commissioners accepted a donation of $500 from Dennis Byrd, former New York Jets professional football player. The donation will go to pay for aircraft rental time to patrol several areas in northeast Oklahoma.
A 25-year lease between the City of Antlers and the Department for a radio tower in Pushmataha County was approved by Commissioners.
In other business, Director Greg Duffy commended Jamie Cole, Oklahoma Game Warden for Pawnee County, for his 20 years of service to the Department.
"Jamie has been a valuable employee for the Department in both the Fisheries and Law Enforcement divisions," Duffy said.
Cole originally started work at the Durant Fish Hatchery where he became the assistant hatchery manager; he has been in law enforcement since 1987.
Earl Groves, district manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presented a certificate of appreciation to Harold Namminga, federal aid coordinator for the Department.
"For over 30 years the Corps of Engineers has had an excellent working relationship with the Department," Groves said. "Harold's work on a variety of projects has been invaluable and it is employees like him who have made this working relationship such a success."
Namminga and fellow Wildlife Department personnel played an integral role in the recent completion of a boat launch complex on Keystone Lake near Mannford. The project was a cooperative effort between the Department, the City of Mannford, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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 January 6 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), at the corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City at 9:00 a.m.
Wildlife regulation proposals to be brought before the public
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officials will soon bring a slate of proposed hunting regulation changes to public meetings in January across the state. Most notable among the 23 proposed changes are an extension of the deer gun season to 16 days and a new statewide antlerless youth deer hunt.
"We are always looking for ways to provide more opportunities for the sportsmen of the state, while at the same time doing the best job possible in managing the state's wildlife resources," said Alan Peoples, wildlife division chief for the Department.
According to Peoples, the Department is proposing opening the deer gun season to open the Saturday before Thanksgiving and running it for 16 consecutive days. Currently the deer gun season opens on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and runs nine days.
"The Oklahoma deer herd has been rapidly expanding over the last several decades, and an extended season would allow hunters more time to get out and have the chance to harvest a deer," Peoples said. "There seems to be a growing desire of not only hunters, but also landowners for a longer season."
Peoples also pointed to the proposed new statewide antlerless youth deer hunt as one of the most important changes that will be brought to the public meetings. The proposal would create a special three-day antlerless deer gun season in mid October for those under 18 years of age.
"It is important that we do what we can to introduce young hunters to the sport," Peoples said. "This youth deer season would provide a great opportunity for youth to spend time afield."
Also included in the list of proposals are a wide variety of changes designed to increase hunter opportunity, clarify the language of the law, better manage Oklahoma wildlife resources and respond to hunter's desires.
Another proposed rule change is making muzzleloading pistols legal for deer hunting during the muzzleloader season. Currently, muzzleloader hunters are allowed to carry a muzzleloading pistol as a secondary firearm. The rule change would make muzzleloading pistol, .40 caliber or larger, legal as a primary firearm.
Department officials are proposing to close rabbit season on February 15. Currently, rabbit season closes on March 15 and while there is no biological data to suggest late-season hunting hurts the rabbit population, some hunters have expressed concern that late-season hunting could have an effect on rabbit reproduction.
Honobia and Three Rivers wildlife management areas (WMAs) in southeast Oklahoma are two of the most popular WMAs in the state. The Department is proposing to create a three-day special use permit ($5) for residents to use these areas for nonhunting/nonfishing related activities. Currently, residents between 18 and 64 years of age using these areas must possess a $16 Land Access Permit.
Also included in the proposed provisions are several housekeeping items affecting hunting on wildlife management areas and the Deer Management Assistance Program.
According to Peoples, one of the most important parts of the rule changing process is taking the proposals to public meetings across the state.
"We are looking forward to getting out and meeting everyone and hearing how they feel about these proposed changes," Peoples said. "It's vital that we get the public input on these decisions, after all, wildlife in Oklahoma is owned by the people of Oklahoma."
Following is a list of public meeting sites and dates to discuss the proposed rule changes. All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
January 13, 2003 - Monday
- Kiamichi Technology Center, Hwy 69 South of Hwy 270
Lawton - Public Library, 110 SW 4th Street
January 14, 2003 - Tuesday
Ada - Pontotoc County Technology Center, 601 W. 33rd.
Enid - Fire Department, 301 W. Owen K. Garriot
Idabel - Kiamichi Technology Center, 2 mi. North on Hwy 70
Oklahoma City - Department of Wildlife Auditorium, 1801 N. Lincoln
Okmulgee - East Central Electric Coop Building on Hwy 75 south, Okmulgee
Tulsa - Broken Arrow Technology Center, E Base Room, 4600 S. Olive, 129th E Ave. and 111th Street,
January 16, 2003 - Thursday
Canute -
Heritage Center, 4-way Stop
Woodward - Northwest Electric, 2925 Williams Ave.
Turkey license plates available soon
Over 50,000 Oklahoma hunters took to the woods last year in an attempt to harvest an elusive wild turkey. Beginning next month, Oklahomans will have to go only as far as their front drive to find a wild turkey.
The newest wildlife conservation vehicle license plate featuring a mature tom turkey is set to debut in late January. The turkey plate is the fifth in a series of conservation plates with the others being a white-tailed deer, scissor-tailed flycatcher, largemouth bass and bobwhite quail.
"These plates are a great way to dress up your vehicle," said Ron Suttles, Natural Resources coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "They are also a great way to show your love of wildlife and wildlife conservation."
According to Suttles, wildlife conservation plates are a great gift for hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts and are the most popular specialty plates offered.
The plates cost just $25 above your regular annual registration fee, and the best part is that as much as $20 of this cost is earmarked for Oklahoma's Wildlife Diversity Program. Over 10,000 wildlife conservation plates are on the road today, representing a significant contribution to the Wildlife Diversity Program.
Order forms for the unique tags can be found on the Wildlife Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com Applications for the tags can also be picked up at any local tag agents and the plates can be customized for no extra charge.
Photo Cutline: The newest wildlife conservation vehicle license plate featuring a mature tom turkey is set to debut in late January. The plates cost just $25 above your regular annual registration fee, and the best part is that as much as $20 of this cost is earmarked for Oklahoma's Wildlife Diversity Program. The turkey plate is the fifth in a series of conservation plates with the others being a white-tailed deer, scissor-tailed flycatcher, largemouth bass and bobwhite quail.
Be a winter bird survey researcher
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Wildlife Diversity Program will be holding its annual winter bird survey in January. Amateur and experienced bird watchers are asked to help with this important survey.
"This survey has been conducted since 1987," said Melynda Hickman, natural resources biologist for the Department. "It contributes to the Department's expanding database of winter bird information including bird preferences for different types of habitats, seeds, and feeders."
To participate in the simple survey, pick two consecutive days within the four-day period of January 9-12, 2003, and as accurately as is reasonable, count the birds that visit your feeders. Record the greatest number of birds seen together at any one time. While several groups of the same species of bird may appear numerous times over the two days, record only the greatest number seen together concurrently.
Record observations on the official Winter Bird Feeder Survey form available at www.wildlifedepartment.com/2003wintersurvey.htm. Mail the completed survey to the address on the bottom of the form. All forms must be mailed in no later than Feb. 9 to be counted. Instant electronic submissions are also possible under the Watchable Wildlife link on the Department's Web site: www.wildlifedepartment.com.
The survey results will be printed in "Outdoor Oklahoma" and in the Wildlife Diversity Program's newsletter, "Watchable Wildlife News". Results will also be posted on the Department's Web site. The information will include the species and numbers of each species observed, the areas of the state they were observed in and the most effective method for attracting those species.
More information regarding the Winter Bird Survey or the Wildlife Diversity Program is available by calling the Department at (405) 424-0099.
Deer hunters on pace for another great season
Thanks to good weather and abundant opportunities, Oklahoma deer hunters are on pace to have another good harvest for the 2002 season.
After tallying harvest totals from the recent deer gun season, personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation registered a preliminary harvest total of 83,388 deer, slightly off last years mark of 85,675 deer taken this time last year. That number does not include deer that will be taken in the late archery season, antlerless deer taken during the special antlerless deer season or on land enrolled in the Deer Management Assistance Program, nor deer harvested during controlled hunts.
"We're on track for another solid harvest," said Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Department. "I am particularly pleased to see the total does harvested was essentially the same as last year. We won't know until after the special antlerless deer seasons, but my hope is that we end up with a fairly good increase in doe harvest."
According to Shaw, there was a variety of reasons that attribute to the decline of 2,287 total deer harvested over last year.
"There are many factors involved in deer harvest from weather to hunter participation to deer populations, you can't really say it was one thing or another," Shaw said. "Certainly a week of rainy weather during muzzleloader season kept some hunters out of the woods and plenty of acorns and browse meant deer did not have to move as far between food sources. Reports from field biologists and wardens across the state said hunter participation levels seemed somewhat lower than previous years, but most said that rutting activity was significantly off compared to last year."
There is still plenty of opportunity for deer hunters to harvest a deer with the special antlerless deer gun seasons coming soon. The first three-day hunt, to be held Dec. 20 through 22, will be restricted to the north central and northwestern portion of the state. Much of the state, except for far southwest, far southeast and panhandle, also will have three days of antlerless-only gun hunting running from Dec. 27 through 29. Hunters should consult the antlerless deer hunt zone map on page 16 of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" to determine which areas will offer the special antlerless deer gun seasons.
"These special antlerless deer gun seasons were established to better manage the state's deer population and so far they have been a success," said Shaw. "By increasing the antlerless deer harvest, hunters will be helping to balance the state's deer population with available habitat, improve buck to doe ratios for better herd health, reduce agricultural depredation and reduce deer/vehicle collisions. The most sound management strategy that can be employed in those areas is to harvest more antlerless deer."
Hunters who participate in the special antlerless deer gun season must possess a special antlerless deer gun license in addition to their annual hunting license. Lifetime hunting and combination license holders are exempt and do not need to buy the special antlerless deer gun license.
The statewide season limit during the special antlerless deer gun season is one antlerless deer. All hunters participating in the special gun season must comply with the same blaze orange requirements as set forth for the regular deer gun season, as well as tagging and checking requirements. Archery deer hunters afield in areas open to the special antlerless gun hunting and those hunting other species (quail, squirrel, pheasant, etc.) must wear either a blaze orange hat or vest.
To learn more about the special antlerless gun season and deer management in Oklahoma, consult the 2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" or log on to the ODWC's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Look under the "Hunting" link for complete deer season information.
Wood duck to grace 2003 Oklahoma waterfowl stamp
One of the most beautiful ducks in North America, the wood duck, will appear on the 2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
The 2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp competition was held Dec. 6 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's central office in Oklahoma City. Mark Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, painted the winning duck print.
"Oklahoma waterfowlers have benefited greatly from the duck stamp program," said David Warren, information and education chief for the Department. "Through the program, critical funds have been generated to establish and maintain nearly 30 wetland development units across the state. Not only do these areas provide resting habitat for migrating waterfowl, but they provide habitat for a host of other species such as wading birds and small mammals."
Funds generated from the sale of Oklahoma waterfowl stamps go toward a number of habitat related projects, including purchasing, restoring and creating wetlands.
Three honorable mentions were named in the 2003 contest as well. They were; Kathy Burleson-Cannon of Newcastle, OK, Kenneth Nanney of Grand Prairie, TX and Jerry Czech of Webster, NY.
Youth writing competition winners announced
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International (OSCSCI) recently announced the results of its annual Youth Writing Competition.
"Oklahoma's youth writing competition is divided into two categories," said Colin Berg, education section supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "Students ages 11-14 compete in a junior category and students ages 15-17 compete in the senior division. Students have the option of writing an essay or a short story about sharing their hunting heritage."
Winners in the ages 11-14 category were Chelsea Cates, 14, of Leedey and Tony Bolin, 14 of Leedey. Winners in the ages 15-17 category were Merlanda Klein, 17, of Butler and Josh Walker, 15, of Tulsa.
"The winners in the age 11-14 age category receive a scholarship to the Y O Ranch Apprentice Hunter Program," added Berg. "One male and one female annually are selected in the age 15-17 category, and they receive an all expenses paid antelope hunt in New Mexico. Publishing of the winning entries qualifies the writers to enter a national essay contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of America."
The Youth Writing Competition is designed to promote America's hunting heritage among Oklahoma's youth. It provides them an opportunity to express the importance of hunting in their lives and to affirm their commitment to carrying on the hunting tradition. Students use the essays or short stories to relive memorable hunts, to explain why hunting is important to them and to recognize mentors who have influenced them to grow as hunters.
"OSCSCI values Oklahoma's hunting heritage and that is why we are proud to sponsor the writing contest," said Sam Munhollon, OSCSCI education program coordinator. "Writing about their hunting heritage gives Oklahoma's youth a chance to keep in touch with the importance of honoring our heritage and it emphasizes the importance of passing on that heritage."
The Wildlife Department and the OSCSCI will submit the winning essays to the Youth Writing Contest held annually by the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
OKC trout season coming soon
Central Oklahoma anglers will again have a close-to-home opportunity to catch rainbow trout beginning New Year's Day. The trout season begins at Dolese Youth Park Pond (NW 50th and Meridian) January 1 and will run through February 28 with new shipments of trout stocked approximately every two weeks.
"As part of our cooperative Close-to-Home fishing program with the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, trout fishing at Dolese Youth Park Pond offers a unique opportunity for anglers in the Oklahoma City metro area without requiring them to purchase a state trout license," said Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Two events are scheduled to help kick off this year's season. A special fishing clinic will be held Friday, January 17 at the Putnam City High School gymnasium (directly south of Dolese Park) from 6:30-8 p.m. Instructors from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Aquatic Resource Education Program will teach a variety of topics such as casting, angling ethics, knot tying and special sessions on how to catch rainbow trout. Pre-register for the clinic by calling (405) 755-4014.
A kid's trout derby will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Dolese Youth Park Pond where participants will be eligible for several drawing prizes. In order to participate in the derby all adults must be accompanied by a child and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dolese Youth Park Pond was stocked with rainbow trout last January and February to evaluate its potential for an annual trout season. Through results from creel surveys conducted last winter of more than 500 trout anglers, the special season was a phenomenal success. An estimated 16,206 angler-hours (one angler fishing for one hour) were spent during the two-month season. An estimated 8,445 trout were harvested by anglers, which resulted in a 96 percent harvest rate of the total fish stocked into the pond.
"The highlight of the trout season was the Dolese Trout Derby held last January," said Bob Martin, fisheries biologist with Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department. "More than 700 anglers showed up to fish that day; and more than half of them were kids."
Through the Close-to-Home fishing program, several metro area fishing sites are being improved for angler access. "OKC Parks and Recreation Department has done an outstanding job making Dolese Youth Park Pond a great place for kids and families to fish," said Erickson. "They've improved accessibility around the entire perimeter of the pond, including the construction of wheelchair accessible fishing areas close to the water's edge."
In order to trout fish at Dolese Youth Park Pond, anglers ages 16 to 62 must possess an Oklahoma City fishing permit, and must comply with state fishing license requirements, unless exempt. However, a state trout license is not required to trout fish at Dolese at any time.
City fishing permits are $12.50 for an annual permit, or $2.00 for a daily permit. Several Oklahoma City area fishing tackle retailers offer OKC fishing permits as well as state fishing licenses. Anglers can call (405) 297-2191 to get a complete list of license vendors. Among special regulations posted on signs throughout Dolese Park, trout anglers may only use one fishing rod per person and may only keep six trout per day.
For additional details about the trout season, call Bob Martin, Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department (405) 755-4014, or Gene Gilliland, ODWC, (405) 325-7288.
Waterfowl hunters know preparation equal success
Most duck and goose hunters know that prime time waterfowl hunting doesn't always take place on opening day.
"Generally speaking, waterfowl hunting can just get better and better as the season goes on," said Mike O'Meilia, migratory bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Historically, we typically get a good influx of birds around Christmas. There is no reason not to think the best is yet to come."
According to O'Meilia, waterfowl hunters have plenty of reason to be optimistic about the rest of the season.
"Duck and goose numbers overall are fair right now, and we could really use some rains, especially in eastern Oklahoma," O'Meilia said. "There are still good numbers of birds holding in portions of the northern Central Flyway. If it doesn't stay unusually mild to the north of us, the second half of the season could really pick up. Hunters should be prepared because new birds could migrate down at any time."
O'Meilia added that, no matter what the weather conditions, scouting is the key to success.
"Hunters who are mobile and can scout a variety of locations will have better success than those who hunt the same areas all the time," said O'Meilia. "The key is to find local concentrations of birds, which may move from day-to-day."
Hunters can do a little "virtual scouting" by logging on the Department's Web site and checking out the waterfowl reports at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Hunters can find out if their hunting spot is holding ducks and geese with just a few clicks of the mouse. The site also offers a status report of the habitat conditions at wetland development units across the state.
The 2002-2003 Oklahoma waterfowl dates and bag limits remain essentially the same as the last few years with two notable differences, a shortened pintail season and a closed season on canvasbacks. For complete details see the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide" available at hunting license vendors or log on to wildlifedepartment.com
Waterfowl hunters should be sure they have a state waterfowl license and a federal waterfowl stamp, along with their Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit. The free HIP permits are required of all migratory bird hunters in the United States. Data collected from the surveys helps state and federal migratory bird biologists better gauge bird harvests and hunter numbers, which are used to improve migratory bird management.
Newsletter available to landowners
To say that private landowners have a major impact on wildlife habitat in the state of Oklahoma is certainly an understatement. Because approximately 97 percent of the land in the state is owned by private individuals, the land practices they choose are vital in conserving habitat and wildlife resources.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is working to provide landowners the information they need to make wise land management decisions through the "Your Side of the Fence" landowner newsletter.
"Hopefully, this newsletter will be a great resource for landowners who have an eye on the bottom line, but also realize the importance of conserving wildlife on their property," said John Hendrix, private lands biologist for the Department.
Each issue of "Your Side of the Fence" is packed with informative articles covering issues that are important to landowners, from the latest farm bill news, to pond management for fishing to controlling invasive range species. The best part is that is absolutely free.
The newsletter is produced three times a year and previous issues can be seen by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
For more information about "Your Side of the Fence," or to subscribe call, (405) 521-2739 or write to:
Your Side of the Fence
Attn: Editor
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
P.O. Box 53465
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
Private lands youth hunts successful
It is not every day a win-win situation comes along, but the recently completed private lands youth deer hunts were just that. Landowners got another tool in managing deer herd on their property and the youth participants got a great opportunity to harvest an antlerless deer.
"These private land youth hunts have been a success all the way around," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "They offer a great chance for young people to get exposed to the sport of hunting and they help landowners by balancing out the buck to doe ratio."
Held in October and December, 100 youngsters participated in the hunts which took place in 10 different counties. Most every participant left with a smile on their face and a story to tell, and with a success rate of 70 percent, the majority also left with fresh venison.
"These results show the great potential of youth hunts," Peoples said. "The proposed statewide youth antlerless deer hunt could build on the success of these private land youth deer hunts."
The Wildlife Department recently proposed several changes to the hunting regulations for 2003. Most prominent on the list of changes are proposals to add seven days onto the regular deer gun season, and create a special three-day antlerless only youth deer gun season in mid-October. The statewide youth deer gun season proposal is modeled after similar seasons in other states.
"It is important that we do what we can to introduce young hunters to the sport," Peoples said. "This youth deer season would provide a great opportunity for youth to spend time afield."
Peoples added that without the landowners' willingness to allow hunts on their property and the help of dedicated ODWC employees the youth hunts would not have been possible.
"Wildlife Conservation Commissioners Douglas Schones and Bruce Mabrey have really taken a leadership role in ensuring these youth hunts not only took place, but were a success," Peoples said. "And State Representative Jack Bonny of Burns Flat was a great help in coordinating the Ft. Reno youth hunt."
Department officials will be holding public meetings in January across the state to discuss the proposed statewide youth deer hunting season as well as a slate of other proposed regulation changes. To find a list of meeting times and locations, log on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com call (405) 521-2739.
Rabbit hunting time is now
Recent snowfall across much of the state has many hunters' minds turning to one of Oklahoma's most traditional outdoor pursuits, rabbit hunting.
"Rabbit hunting is really a lot of fun. There are plenty of places to go and it is a great way to spend the afternoon, especially if there is fresh snow on the ground. The snow makes the rabbits a little easier to see and track, plus it adds a little excitement to the hunt," said Nels Rodefeld, assistant chief of information and education for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Whether they are pursued behind a pack of beagles or flushed from a fence row, rabbits are one of the most accessible species that hunters go after. With keen eyesight, sensitive hearing, camouflaged fur and blazing speed, cottontail rabbits offer a challenge to hunters and have historically been an important game animal in Oklahoma. Their prolific numbers have provided generations of hunters with hours of sport and countless meals of tender rabbit stew.
"With this year's rains and mild temperatures over the summer, there seems to be good numbers of rabbits just about everywhere you go," Rodefeld said.
The cottontail rabbit has been successful in adapting to man's manipulations of the environment. Good populations can be found just about any place where two types of cover meet such as abandoned homesteads, tangled thickets and fence rows. Rabbits also show a preference to areas not far from a water source whether it be a pond, creek or spring.
According to Rodefeld, one of the best things about rabbit hunting is the availability of hunting locations. While private land deer or turkey hot spots may be challenging to obtain, many landowners will give permission to rabbit hunters. Many wildlife management areas scattered around the state offer first-rate rabbit hunting with minimal competition.
"Rabbit hunting is also a great way to expose a youngster to hunting," Rodefeld added. "Many older hunters learned the basics of hunting and hunting safety while pursuing rabbits and it is still a great way to introduce novices to the sport."
The next time you head out after rabbits, bring a kid along. There is no great need to be still and quiet. Plenty of walking keeps the chill off and you don't even have to get up early to have a successful hunt.
With a season running through March 15, 2003, there is plenty of opportunity to head afield for a few rabbits. Whether hunters take a shotgun or .22 rifle to the field, a streaking rabbit can offer a challenge for even the most skilled sportsmen.
There are three species of rabbits in the state. The cottontail weighs two to four pounds and can be found in available habitat statewide.
The swamp rabbit weighs four to six pounds. It has shorter, sleeker fur than the cottontail but is basically the same color. Its preferred habitat is marshes, floodplain forests, sloughs and other areas of standing water. The swamp rabbit can be found in isolated populations in the eastern one third of the state.
The black-tailed jackrabbit, which is actually a member of the hare family, is most common in the western regions of the state. It is the largest of Oklahoma's rabbits weighing four to seven pounds and is easily distinguished by its oversized ears.
October 1 - March 15 for all three species * - jackrabbit hunting closed east of I-35.
Cottontail - 10 daily, 20 in possession
Swamp Rabbits - 3 daily, 6 in possession
Jackrabbits - 3 daily, 6 in possession (Except Cimarron, Texas and Beaver counties-10 daily, 20 in possession)
*Seasons on public lands may vary from statewide dates. Consult the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for complete rabbit hunting regulations.
Wildlife Department moves its Tulsa office
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Tulsa office has moved to its new location on the site of the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks.
"We have officially moved and are open for business at our new office adjacent to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks," said Colin Berg, education supervisor for the Department. "Although the Aquarium grand opening isn't until March 1, people can access our office. The Department will have its own parking lot, however until it is constructed visitors are asked to park at the north end of the main aquarium parking lot. Our office is in a separate building on the northwest end of the aquarium."
The Department is excited about its partnership with the Oklahoma Aquarium, said Berg. The Aquarium's mission and the Department's mission are very similar and the Department has been involved with the project since its inception. The Fishes of Oklahoma Gallery and the Karl and Beverly White Antique Lure Museum are two of the exhibits that the Department helped sponsor. The Department also sponsored the construction of a fishing pond that will be on the grounds of the Aquarium. The pond will be used for fishing clinics with area youth and school groups.
"We saw this as a perfect opportunity to educate residents and visitors to Oklahoma about the role anglers play in conservation, said Harold Namminga," federal aid coordinator for the Department. "The Department doesn't receive state appropriated tax dollars. Instead, funding comes from the sale of hunting and fishing license sales and a federal excise tax on hunting and fishing equipment and motor boat fuels. These dollars are used for fisheries and wildlife management, access improvement, research and education activities."
The Department signed a cooperative federal Sport Fish Restoration Program grant with the Aquarium for $500,000 to sponsor the above exhibits, pond and education center, added Namminga. Oklahoma is a very diverse state with numerous fishing and hunting opportunities. These opportunities are due to the financial support of anglers and hunters. Throughout the Aquarium visitors will be exposed to the Sport Fish Restoration Program and how it has been used for education, fisheries management and fishing access.
To get to the Department office follow Main street in Jenks to 9th street. At the 9th street stoplight turn north and then take a right at the B street stop sign. Follow the road south as it loops under the Arkansas River Bridge approximately 1/2 mile to the Department office and Oklahoma Aquarium. For additional information, call the Department's new number at (918) 299-2334.
Time to renew hunting and fishing licenses
The new year is just a few days away, and it is time for Oklahoma sportsmen to renew their annual hunting and fishing licenses. With few exceptions, annual hunting and fishing licenses expire December 31 each year.
Bowhunters who plan to take advantage of the added January days need to be particularly mindful about renewing licenses and permits. Unless archers possess a lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license, they will need both a 2003 annual hunting license and a new 2003 archery deer license to hunt from Jan. 1 through Jan. 15 (antlerless deer only). Bowhunters who purchase a new 2003 deer archery license, but do not harvest a deer in January, should hold onto their permit. The unfilled license remains valid throughout the fall of 2003, during times open to archery deer hunting.
Two licenses that do not expire Dec. 31 are state and federal waterfowl permits (which run from July 1 through the end of the following June). In addition, trapping licenses and the special Bobcat-Raccoon-Gray Fox license expire Jan. 31 for raccoon and gray fox and Feb. 28 for bobcat.
For those who enjoy both hunting and fishing, a combination license is a great bargain, and it means one less license you have to carry. Sportsmen can save more than 15 percent off the cost of individual hunting and fishing licenses by purchasing an annual combination license.
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Archives/Shop 2.0/Heating And Cooling
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Lets coordinate ideas here.
- 1 To Dos
- 2 Current Situation
- 3 Options
- 4 What's worked
- 5 What won't
To Dos
- Research Cheap A/C per Mike's Merchandise and BrokenTrace's and Strage's info. - Need Someone...
- Shade the building per notes. - Need Someone...
- Check up on Sam O. and the old theater curtain - Spacefelix, Underway
- Insulate building per notes. - Preauxphoto & Spacefelix, Basic Weatherization Underway
- Building Thermostat Hold Test - Spacefelix & Brimstone, Underway, will then assess initial results.
- Working With Landlord to have an A/C installed as part of property - Crashcart, Underway
- Ask Valley Heating and Cooling about cheap A/C units. - BrokenTrace, Underway
- Perform the Evaporative Cooling Experiment. - Spacefelix, Initial Testing Completed and Result Being Processed, Futher Testing to Resume in Summer 2011.
Current Situation
- Got three programmable thermostats on loan from Preauxphoto. Will install on heater and program to turn on when we are in shop and then run at a minimum temperature (45 degF) when we are not to keep the pipes from freezing.
- Spacefelix installed basic ventilated insulated plug on HVAC intake vent. Will be modified later in 3/11 to accommodate rolling A/C unit exhaust hose.
- Spacefelix did some more work on the removable door plug for the Equipment/Back Room. Started building a ventilated plug for the HVAC intake vent and a insulating cover for the outdoor garden tap.
- Jimshoe mentioned the need for a digital thermostat with internet connectivity that could help control (either automatically, manually or remotely) the heater since we only use it 5-7 hours out of the day (turn off or down the heating/cooling when we are not here and turn it on when we plan to arrive, saves power and makes the place comfortable). Sounds like a good project!
- Spacefelix, Opticron, GTPyro, DarkJedi & Hanyan worked on basic winterization, started on building the removable door plug for the Equipment room and completed the insulation of the Main Room escapable window panel. Still working on completing the replacement of ceiling tiles and sealing the dropped Main Room ceiling. Need to insulate main room A/C window, cover the tap outside, install and insulated HVAC intake vent aperture, and augment the garage tarp.
- CrashCartPro and Spacefelix worked on installing ceiling tiles. 85% of the ceiling has been covered, need to seal small holes and East gap.
- We were donated a new A/C unit. This now brings us up to three window A/C units for summer. If needed, will need to check them out, repair them as needed and install them when winter ends and before the summer heat comes.
- Brimstone gave note that our current holding the thermostat at 68 degF was resulting in too high a gas bill (~$300/mo). Discussed on IRC and decided to hold the shop temperature at 60 degF and members may adjust the heat to 68 degF when present to stay comfortable.
- Noted the heater had a tendency to hang up (not turn on) due to either the thermostat hanging or the heater failing to ignite. Have been looking in to it to see what the cause is. Suspected causes right now are heater failing to ignite and thermostat not triggering. Depending on what the issue is, we will either have to repair the heater or replace the thermostat. If you notice it not turning on and it's getting abnormally cold in the shop, let Spacefelix know what's going on; state if the heater is trying to ignite, but fails (you'll notice the glow plug turning on and the gas valve whooshing open, you'll smell the gas, but no flame occurring), or if it is just sitting there with nothing running. Otherwise, current quick fix is to crank the thermostat up to its highest temperature until it turns on the heater then turn it back to 68 degF.
- Sam Ortega from NASA said that he has access to some old theater curtain that is fireproofed and could be used to replace the heavy canvas for our wall insulation and doorway tarp cover. Spacefelix will catch up to him later on this offer.
- Brimstone set up a temperature histogram on the shop's webcam page. He said he can provide temperature history data to us on the resolution of a measurement each hour for the past several months as well as past and current utility bills. This will be useful for assessing our situation and cost. Ratmandu said that the current temperature variations are relatively low compared to those outside and therefore we may not need to insulate as extensively as we originally planned. Let's watch the temperature trend and the time the heating/cooling must stay on to maintain basic comfort levels over the next couple of months and decide where to go from there. Currently working with PreauxPhoto on fireproofing canvas. Have been working on sealing of dropped ceiling. Have purchased insulating material for doors and windows.
- Took down the evaporative cooling system for winter. Will resume testing with pulsed feed in Summer 2011.
- Got some recommendations from Ratmandu and PreauxPhoto on fireproofing with commercial fire-retardants or borax. Preauxphoto will be able to lab test our methods to confirm that they work.
- Proto-Proposal For Initial Insulation - Forming a proto-proposal for insulating the main room of the shop. Trying to develop something quick, easy and cheap that we could do immediately. Looking to have member input on the proposal before putting it to board. Look at notes below under 'Augmentations' -> 'Insulation on the main room'. Will pass to Preauxphoto for review to add his testing plan for fireproofing the insulation.
- Basic Winterization Measures - Discussed with Facilities Director, currently underway by Spacefelix. See notes below under 'Basic Winterization Measures'.
- Evaporative Cooling Experiment - Brimstone & Spacefelix installed the drip hose to give the roof a slow drip wetting. When running continuously, no temperature drop in the shop was observed. It seems that a continuous feed does not allow for the water to stand and evaporate and causes it to simply flow off without evaporating. This greatly reduces its cooling potential. Spacefelix will repeat the experiment with the feed being pulsed so that the water may stand and evaporate.
- Central A/C - CrashCartPro on results of meeting with Tom from A/C Doctor (referred by landlord): Our landlord is also looking for an AC unit for the building, just last Friday he had Tom from the A/C Doctor come out to asses the current HVAC system. I was told that the system is like new and already setup to accept a 4-ton unit. (same size recommended by a previous estimate i believe <- See 8/20 note, be wary that the assessment said it could only just cool half the uninsulated main room, Spacefelix) Tom said he has a suitable unit to put up on the south wall of the shop. My understanding is that this is a deal being worked out between him and our landlord. It is not yet clear whether Mike is going to get this for us, OR simply find us a cheap offer we can opt to buy. I will try to ask Mike about this, Tactfully. (thanks to Ratmandu for actually being at the shop when Tom arrived.)
- Insulation - Cheapest option is to purchase R-4 pink foam sheet. Will need to be double stacked on the cinderblock walls and single-stacked on the Brick and 2x4 walls and then capped with a protective layer such as cardboard or plywood. If we can get some on dumpster dives, it would help with costs. Preauxphoto said he has an idea on how to build the Ivy Wall. It would consist of a supporting structure that would be leaned/attached to the outside wall and have a fabric substrate for the Ivy to root into and climb upon. This fabric could be wetted to promote growth and provide evaporative cooling.
- Central A/C - CrashCartPro has contacted another A/C man from The A/C Doctor. He was referred to us by our landlord. He has some units and sizes that he would like to discuss with us. An appointment is being set up in the meanwhile.
- Evaporative Cooling - Since it has been mentioned from the A/C man on 8/20, spacefelix has been running an experiment with evaporative cooling on the shop roof. An initial small test (done with 80% humidity outside at dusk and normal conditions inside the shop; lights and one 10,000 BTU A/C on for approximately one hour before test with two occupants) has revealed that if only the NE corner and Southern edge of the roof are sprayed for two minutes each, there can be a 1 degF drop in shop main room temperature 30 minutes after the spray is applied. After that, the shop temperature returns to normal levels. As this experiment was small and quick and dirty, it will need to be scaled up, the thermodynamic variables better regulated and repeated over several days to produce clearer results. But despite this, the experiment has shown what has been expected, that some degree of cooling is possible. The next experiment will determine how much this is and how effective evaporative cooling is. That experiment will consist of a sprinkler that distributes water to the entire roof surface from the garden hose spigot. To anchor it in place, as there are no hardpoints to attach to, sandbags will be used. It will be turned by hand to provide a steady rate of water or spray in time intervals. Right now, from the initial analysis, it is predicted to use up to 10,044 gallons/mo at a rate of $20.00/mo based on TVA water rates. This is assuming that the system uses a 4.5 gal/min delivery system and is turned on for one minute at full every 5 minutes for 6 hours a day. Running at a constant rate, this would translate to be 0.9 gal/min. Gregabyte has pointed out that Harbor Freight carries cheap perforated hose that can act as a distributor. Also, he advises that we trickle rather than spray water on the roof to avoid premature evaporation and atomization. Such effects only cool the surrounding air, not the roof.
- Had a gentleman from All-American Comfort Control come in to assess our space for A/C. Due to our budget constraints established on 8/10/10, it will be difficult to cool the entire shop. He has suggested that we focus on the main room only with the following:
- Uninsulated walls, 4-ton condensor in current HVAC bay and a 4-way split ductless A/C. However, it will cost much more than our established budget constraints.
- Walls insulated to at least R-12, doors and windows insulation improved, dropped ceiling air-sealed per Preauxphoto on 8/16/10, will only need a 4-ton condensor in current HVAC bay. Cheaper than above, but still above our budget constraints. Currently, the walls are only at R-4 (cinderblock) to R-7 (Brick and 2x4 wall). Also recommended shading where possible.
- Alternative options would be to try and find a scratch-and-dent unit from Mike's Merchandise's suppliers (he often sources from them and resells high) or use evaporative cooling.
- From the above, and a discussion with CrashCartPro, it was decided that we need to focus on improving the shop's insulation and sealing and reassess how much A/C would be needed to cool the main room/building. Also, our A/C man has told us that he will perform an assessment on how much A/C we need and how much it will cost to buy and operate. <- I will caution that this will not progress very quickly unless we commit to purchasing something from the guy. - Spacefelix
- Broken Trace mentioned he has a contact with Valley Cooling and Heating who could hook us up with a cheap A/C.
- Preauxphoto has mentioned he will help with insulation. Also mentioned he would like to implement the Ivy Outside Wall insulation.
- Estimated an initial budget of $3,000 and operating cost of $200/mo should be acceptable for us to run a central A/C. Cost will cover gear. Preauxphoto put forth that the ceiling needed to be sealed airtight, not necessarily insulated. This is to reduce stratification, hot air circulation and reduce the volume of air that we are cooling. Strages mentioned that he knows someone who works in A/C installation. He could help us out when it is time to install.
- COST - Take note that as of 7/10 we do not yet have the cashflow to support the monthly cost of operating A/Cs.
- Shop has seen temperatures in the Main Room of 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit in late afternoons and evenings. It is assumed that during the day and at noon this would be 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- From A/C Experiment
- Assuming 24 BTUs to cool 1 sqft., Main Room at 30' x 40' needs 28,800 BTUs and Lounge Loft at ~30' x 10' needs 7,200 BTUs. Need a total of 36,000 BTUs to cool. Assumed BTUs/sqft is based on A/C manufacture's specifications. As they are conservative, it is assumed high ceilings will not impact this estimate.
- Currently have a floor unit (9,000 BTUs) and a window unit (10,000 BTUs) with boost fans and several floor fans about for cooling. Total of 19,000 BTUs of cooling provided. Falls short of 36,000 BTUs by 17,000 BTUs.
- Have obtained a 12,000 BTU window A/C unit. It needs a coolant recharge to work.
- Adding this unit will require an independent 110V line to be routed to the Main Room windows due to power requirements and to avoid tripping breakers. <- Done by Ratmandu.
- We need around 10 tons (120,000 BTUs/hr) of A/C capacity.
- Have requested a quote and assessment on how much A/C is needed for the shop, how much insulation is required and how much the system will cost up front to buy and install and per month to operate. Free assessment will be done by Mr. David Fuller (All-American Comfort Control) on 8/20/10. Let's decide where to go from his assessment. <- spacefelix on 8/12/10
- Insulation
- Per Ratmandu, the sloped roof is already insulated, fiberglass insulation seen on the main room's acoustic tiles is really unnecessary. Looking at the walls, it is assumed they are uninsulated as one can feel the heat/cold through them from touching the inside face.
- There are many gaps in the doors, windows and seams throughout the shop. Have so far weatherstripped the main room window plates and doors.
- To improve insulation and reduce heating/cooling bills, need to seal all gaps and insulate walls. Given our current rate of work assuming we are laying up standard insulation material, this could take two to three weekends to insulate walls and have all gaps sealed.
Being Researched
Central A/C & Heating
- The most effective, but also the most expensive.
- compressor unit for outside capable of handling 2500sqft.
- The pipes are already run and the cooling coil is inside above the furnace.
- May be possible to get parts from an old A/C unit or refrigerator, install them into the system, recharge the coolant and run.
- Ground Loop cooling might be possible, but is limited by rental property status and space restrictions; we must dug 30 feet down and code may not allow that.
- If all else fails, try to put in as many window/rolling A/C units as possible. Have one 220V window unit that needs a checkout, three 110V window units; one working, one needing a refrigerant recharge and one needing a checkout, and one 110V rolling unit.
- We already have a heater in the shop. But it is expensive to run and usually ends up running continuously without much temperature rise due to the poor insulation in the shop.
- expensive, cost can be reduced with improved building insulation.
- The pipes are already run and the cooling coil is inside above the furnace.
Evaporative Cooling
- Cheap, but effectiveness needs to be determined. Current research points to only a 10 degF temperature drop possible in best conditions. Examining http://weather.ruppworld.com/, it can be seen that the wet-bulb temperature of the area can be at best 10 degF below the dry-bulb temperature. May not be favorable to climate (too humid in this state for it to work) and shop operations; times of day where humidity is above 80% is predicted to be from 8pm to 6am. We are usually in the shop at those times when we are working late.
- The original roof of the building was flat, the angled roof is above it. Although it would appear to cool the air gap between the two roofs, heat can still move between the surfaces by conduction. Therefore, cooling the roof is expected to conduct downward into the shop.
- Experiment performed from 8/10 - 9/10 did no show an appreciable drop in building temperature by roof cooling. This may be due to the evaporative cooling being ineffective, the insulation or that the heat load of the building is much too high for evaporative cooling. However, the latter two seem more likely since no drop was observed even during opportune conditions when there was a 10 degF difference between dry and wet bulb temperatures. Need to include roof surface temperature measurements along with internal building air temperature measurements in further experimentation to confirm this. If the roof insulation is the issue, an alternative would be to try evaporative cooling on the uninsulated cinderblock walls. Given that during the winter, they are cold and therefore a significant source of heat loss, the same would be expected in the summer. Therefore, cooling them ought to have the biggest impact to the building's internal temperature. Detailed results of the experiment will be posted here later.
- http://www.builditsolar.com/Experimental/RoofCooling.htm
- It's always cooler at the shop after it's rained
- Current cost of gear is estimated to be under $100.00. Cost of operations predicted to be $20.00/mo.
Heating By Heat Generated Inside Shop
- Given that the shop remains at a near-constant 80-90 degF during the summer no matter what the temperature is outside, and the amount of gear we run in the shop; computers, tools, servers, etc., it may be possible to heat the shop with just the heat given off by the activity inside.
- Insulation and activity in the shop will be key.
- Brimstone stated it is possible to have a server bank controlled by a taskmaster that is hooked up to a thermostat. So when the shop gets cold, the servers get running and heat the shop.
- Shapr has a blade center he plans to set up. However, mog advises that cranking them will need something worth cranking for since it can get expensive. Perhaps if we sold the computing time?
- Ratmandu has a couple P4s that kick on SETI@Home depending on room temperature. Said it works great for keeping his room warm in winter.
Augmentations - Things to help whatever means we heat and cool the shop efficiently.
- Insulation on the main room
- As most of the shop's activity is centered on the main room, it would be in our interests to make that area as comfortable as possible.
- Currently, building is at R-4 (cinderblock) to R-7 (Brick and 2x4 wall). We need at least R-12 per the recommendations of the A/C pro from All-American Comfort Control on 8/20/10. This means R-8 is the maximum insulation required. As it stands, we have two options; foam sheathing or canvas tapestry.
- Foam Sheathing - This will require us to glue at least two layers of 3/4", R-4 foam sheathing to the inside walls of the main room. This will be a permanent installation and therefore require us to follow board approval procedures, building codes and take a fair amount of labor time as furniture will have to be moved to allow cladding to be laid down. Approximate cost is $2,000. The advantage is that insulation is guaranteed.
- Canvas Tapestry - This will need pleated canvas sheets to be draped against the wall off of screw hooks installed into 2x4s ram set into the upper edge of the wall. The pleating will trap air and provide insulation. As the hangings can be removed, they will only be temporary and need approval by the Facilities Director. Installation will not require furniture to be removed as the drapes can simply be dropped in between the wall and furniture (the North whiteboard will need to be suspended from the wall on 2x4s to allow a gap for drapes). Therefore installation is comparatively quick. To allow access to the fuse box and other wall fixtures, zippered patches or holes can be installed. If more insulation is needed, more canvas can be hung to make layers. Approximate cost is $800. The disadvantage is the R-value is unknown and may not get the required R-12 value. Also, fireproofing will be required. The manufacturer's specs state the canvas material is flammable. We will need to treat the material to be fire-resistant. Per fire-resistance standards, a treated 1' x 1" strip will need to self-extinguish if ignited, strip length may not fully burn up and a piece of tissue paper underneath that collects drip burning off sample must not ignite. Ratmandu has recommended the following; Dry Fire Retardant and No-Burn Fabric Fire Gard Spray. As a low-cost alternative, PreauxPhoto recommends Borax Fireproofing. He also has access to fire-retardant testing facilities so he can test to recognized standards. This will be useful to present in an insurance case. Sam Ortega said that he knows of a theater that is throwing out their old fireproofed stage curtain. It's of a fairly heavy fabric and could be recycled for our purposes.
- R-60 Insulation - Hart and Cooley has a lot of scrap R-60 insulation that is free for the taking. If this insulation is not fiberglass, it could provide a free approach to insulating the building. Downside is that it is much thicker than foam boarding or canvas. <- Per Ratmandu, chances are from the R-Value that it is fiberglass. Need confirmation.
- more insulation on south & west sides of building
- sees more sunlight during the day and afternoon than the other
- garage door is on this side
- cheapish
- Scott & Spacefelix thought of a English Ivy shade garden on the walls. It would be a lattice that would be offset a foot from the wall. Ivy or other leafy vines would be grown on the lattice. It would shade the walls and provide transpirative cooling in the summer. The dead vines in winter would provide thermal insulation. I see this being done with simple rope being tied to stakes on the ground and attached to temporary clips on the building's awnings. The vines would then root in the ground and climb up the ropes. It is recommended that this be implemented in Mid-March where the last frosts occur.
- Awning Over Garage Door
- "over door tarps" to some
- would shade the door
- has the added benefit over covering the smallish patio outside the door
- would keep rain water from coming in under the door
- cheap
- Could set up a PVC pipe frame to hold up a tarp and mount above the garage door using temporary clips. However, it is advised that it be stowable to protect it from high winds. --Spacefelix 17:13, 20 July 2010 (CDT)
- Dehuminidfiers
- Commercial units will cost us in the hundreds to cover the whole building. Here's a low-cost DIY alternative.
- Programmable/Remote Control Digital Thermostat
- Jimshoe stated a digital thermostat that could help with this control of the HVAC since we only use it 5-7 hours out of the day. We could set it to turn off or down the heating/cooling when we are not here and turn it on when we plan to arrive. This would save money and make the place comfortable. He had an idea for a utility that uses an internet connection that can turn on the HVAC before you come to the shop so it is comfortable when you arrive and that will display data to the camera webpage so that you know the unti's status and thermostat settings. He pointed out that Ratmandu has parts for a thermostat and Omegix has stated he has one he can provide to the shop.
- This may be necessary if the current issue with the heater hanging is caused by a faulty thermostat.
- Preauxphoto loaned three programmable thermostats to the shop to install on heater. We can now program the heat to only turn on to 60 degF when we are present at the shop and drop to a minimum temp of 45 degF when we are not to keep the pipes from freezing. Can be overridden as needed for comfort or economy. Will be a stand-in until other solutions are implemented.
- Programmable Thermostat Project
On Standby
- Fans
- 24" High Velocity Floor Fan
- I'll throw in $30 towards this. --Omegix 16:43, 20 July 2010 (CDT)
- Place mounts and vents in the Main Room window plates to allow for box fans to be mounted.
- 24" High Velocity Floor Fan
- Add a 15,000 BTU window unit, dehumidifier
- Currently, we do not have the money to support its operation.
In Work
- Basic Weatherization Measures - Cold Months: November to March - Spacefelix discussed basic winterization measures with the Facilities Director. The following will be done:
- Seal off the dropped ceiling of the main room; 85% done as of 12/11/10, materials purchased and are being installed, need to seal small holes and East gap. - Dropped ceiling will be sealed airtight to reduce the volume of air that needs to be heated in Main Room.
- Scott was looking into getting the used, but still good tiles from his building coming up. <- Currently being replaced with the use of 1/2" R-3 EPS foam insulation sheathing panels.
- cheapish, currently in the $100s.
- Take caution: per above from Ratmandu, the roof is already insulated, so he advises that the ceiling insulation may be unnecessary.
- Purpose of retiling and sealing is more to reduce air circulation and the volume of air to be cooled/heated, insulation is not critical, but sealing is.
- Seal and Insulate the North window plates; 55% done as of 10/10, material purchased, one of two windows insulated. - 2" EPS foam sheathing panels will be laid up on the inside of the window plates. They will be cladded with whiteboard to protect them and allow them to be used for brainstorming. Cutouts will allow access to the window plate handles so that they can still be removed for emergency escape. For the window with the A/C unit, the inside face of the A/C will be left open and the outside covered with foam insulation to protect it from the cold.
- Take note that we may be installing more or bigger A/Cs on that window when summer comes around. So temporary insulation would be better in this case so that modifying it to accommodate the hardware is easy.
- Install a window screen on the escapable window and a skirt screen on the garage door; 10% done as of 10/10, material purchased and ready. - Have a screen on the escapable window and rollup door so that they may be opened in the summer to allow cool air into the shop without letting in bugs. Must be removable to allow for escapability. Perhaps something on the inside of the window on hinges that can be opened to remove the window plate and then closed to seal against insects. For the garage, a roll of screen material that can be lowered to the floor when the rollup door is open.
- Augment the main room-garage doorway tarp; 10% done as of 10/10, material purchased and ready. - The current tarp will be layered with an additional tarp and canvas sheeting in between. Fireproofing the canvas will be needed as the manufacture's label says the material is flammable and it will be hanging within 6 feet of welding and metal work areas. Per the fireproofing notes from 'Being Researched' -> 'Augmentations' under 'Insulation on the main room' -> 'Canvas Tapestry'
- Sam Ortega said that he can bring us an old theater curtain that is already fireproofed and of a heavy material that can insulate well. This would replace the canvas material and having to fireproof it.
- Removable seal panels on the back room entrance; 75% done as of 1/2/11, panels under construction. - The back room door will have a two-piece removable insulation plug installed made from 1" foam sheathing cladded with whiteboard so it may be used for brainstorming. Pieces of rope will be installed to act as handles so that removing them for access will be easy.
- Cold-weather protection for the outdoor garden hose tap; 20% done as of 1/4/11, parts being assembled. - Make a foam cap to insulate the outdoor garden hose tap from freezing and breaking when it goes below freezing outside. This way, we won't have to worry about letting the tap drip during freezes; we can let it just stay closed and leave it alone. The foam cap captures heat seeping from the building to keep the tap from freezing.
- Install a ventilated insulation block on HVAC fresh air intake; 100% done as of 1/13/11, basic install, future modifications pending. - A lot of heat loss/intrusion occurs in the shop because there is an intake vent on the West shop wall from the outside to the HVAC system. So when the HVAC runs, it pulls in a fair amount of cold air from the outside that it has to heat. When it is hot, a lot of heat from the outside intrudes into the building by this vent. If we had an A/C on the HVAC, then like it does for the heater, it must work with excess hot air. When it is not running, hot/cold air freely leaks to the outside. The solution would be to seal it off. However, we still need fresh air. Especially in a workshop environment where we generate dust and fumes from our activities. Currently, a 4" thick EPS foam insulation panel cladded with corrugated plastic with several small 1.5" diameter apertures stuffed with batting for insulation is installed in this vent. Is is friction-fitted, so it will not be easily removed and faces against the anti-vermin screen and its retention/standoff bricks. The aperture size and count will be adjusted in the future depending on shop conditions. In March 2011, to allow for the portable A/C's heat exhaust hose to pass, there will be a removable pass-through segment of the block that can accommodate and retain the hose. Also, the edges of the plug will be trimmed and padded so the whole plug is more easily removed.
- Seal off the dropped ceiling of the main room; 85% done as of 12/11/10, materials purchased and are being installed, need to seal small holes and East gap. - Dropped ceiling will be sealed airtight to reduce the volume of air that needs to be heated in Main Room.
- Holding Heater Thermostat at 60 degF, Raising to 68 degF When At Shop - To save on utilities, the members discussed on 12/10 to hold the thermostat temperature at 60 degF and increase the temperature to 68 degF to stay comfortable when people were at the shop. The previous holding at a constant 68 degF decided on 11/21/10 was resulting in excessive heating bills (~$300/mo). To assess how well it works, historical and current utility bills will be compared and the temperature in the shop monitored by Brimstone's set up for a temperature measurement histogram for the inside and outside of the shop (NOTE: The current sensor setup seems sufficiently placed to make accurate measurements of the inside and outside of the building; outside on the North wall and the inside on an inside wall sufficiently isolated from indoor hardware such as lights and computers). This experiment will be done for at least 3 months. This will allow for a comparison of the building with and without basic winterization in terms of heating efficiency and economy.
What's worked
- tarps from the ceiling, separating the garage and smallish room off the main room
- on any given day you can tell a very noticeable difference between one side and the other with the existing AC on.

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Each week, we'll ask our stable of scribes to weigh in on the three most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below.
Week 36: Dwight in Houston | Lakers without Howard | Big Draft boost
Is there a team you think will be markedly better this year because of last week's Draft?
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com: Utah. Not only did the Jazz fill a serious need at point guard, they got the best one in the draft and a guy who seems eager now to play with a chip on his shoulder. Trey Burke didn't like being bandied around on draft night – picked by Minnesota, swapped out for the Nos. 14 and 21 picks. I can see him playing cranky (and focused) when he faces some of those teams that passed on him.
Fran Blinebury, NBA.com: The Wizards. They're building on a healthy John Wall and a strong finish to last season and then added a perfect fit on the front line in Otto Porter. This should finally be the season the Wizards live up to the hope and take a big step forward in the Eastern Conference. Playoffs? Yes. Home-court? OK, let's not get too carried away.
Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com: The Trail Blazers. As unusual it is to say that about a team that did not add a starter, Portland got substantially better in the area that needed improvement: depth. It added three players who not only will make the roster but should be in the rotation, including two from the second round. That's a very good night.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com: No. I don't think any of the guys drafted will make that much of an impact next season. I believe Cleveland will be markedly better, but more because they hired a coach that will fix their defensive issues and because the young guys they already have will improve. The Pelicans got an All-Star point guard for their pick, but I don't think that Jrue Holiday is that big of an upgrade over Greivis Vasquez.
Sekou Smith, NBA.com: That word you used, markedly, is a bit strong for the Draft. Even when you draft well, as Portland did last season by snagging the best rookie in the class (Damian Lillard), it doesn't raise your bottom the line the way it does when you get a transcendent talent like say LeBron James or Derrick Rose. But if there is a team that has a chance to see an immediate up tick in its fortunes based strictly off of the work done in last week's Draft, I think it's the Washington Wizards. By grabbing Otto Porter with the No. 3 pick, I think the Wizards just might have added the final piece to help them escape the lottery and move into the mix for a playoff bid in an Eastern Conference that will see some shifting due to trades, free agency and the general turnover we see from year to year.
Lang Whitaker, NBA.com's All Ball blog: No. But I think there are some teams that will be improved from where they were last year, like Utah and Cleveland, and possibly even Orlando. I just don't see any of the guys from this year's Draft as make or break franchise players.
Pawel Weszka, NBA Africa: I don't think we will see a sudden revelation from the draft last week, but I expect some of the players making an impact from day one. If Victor Oladipo's enthusiasm transforms into his performance on the court, we should see some positive sparks in Orlando during the regular season. Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng should make the Wolves better while Tim Hardaway Jr., once he gets stronger, may be just what Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks need.


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Ailing Algeria president to seek 4th term
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria's president, who hasn't publicly addressed the country for nearly three years and suffered a stroke last year, will be running for a fourth term in April, his prime minister said Saturday.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 76, left it to Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal to break the news at a press conference in the western city of Oran.
"I announce today the candidacy of the President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the presidential elections of April 17," Sellal said, according to the state news agency.
"Even if he has not completely recovered physically, I can assure you he is in possession of all his mental and intellectual faculties," Sellal added.
The North African nation has the largest land area on the continent, is rich in gas and oil and is a key ally of the West in the fight against terrorism in the region.
Bouteflika is credited with helping to wind down a brutal insurgency by Islamic extremists, including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, which moved south into Mali, then was uprooted last year in a French-led military intervention.
The announcement of Bouteflika's plan to renew his mandate drew immediate criticism from some quarters, including the main moderate Islamist party, the Movement of Society for Peace, or MSP, which had already said it would boycott the elections.
"With the announcement of this candidacy, the election will be closed," said Zinedine Amri, a top aide to MSP chief Abderrazak Makri. "But the most serious (consequence) is that this choice will condemn Algeria to the status quo of political immobility when what we need is change, a young political class."
The question of whether Bouteflika would run again, despite his obvious health problems, has dominated the country's politics.
In the past few weeks, normally concealed differences among top party and military officials broke into open salvos traded in the media. Some took this to be a sign of that Algeria's political order was breaking down.
Despite regular elections, power in Algeria is in the hands of a small group of powerful generals that rule by consensus.
Since returning from a four-month convalescence in Paris following his stroke, Bouteflika has only appeared rarely on television and always in a wheelchair. He appears to have limited movement on one side of his body.
Despite his apparent infirmity and doubts about his ability to campaign, Bouteflika will likely win the election.
He has a huge contingent of supporters who have been pushing for him to declare his candidacy, notably his powerful party, the National Liberation Front, which had ruled Algeria for nearly three decades.
Many officials and analysts, however, have expressed their doubts about the wisdom of Bouteflika serving another mandate, especially in light of the security challenges, with the Sahel region to the south increasingly unstable.
"Bouteflika's candidacy is, for me, proof that there is consensus at the summit of the state between the different clans, meaning the DRS (military intelligence) and the presidency," said Mohamed Saidj, a political analyst at the University of Algiers. He called Bouteflika's candidacy "an insult to Algeria" expressing concern that the country would be the "laughing stock of nations."
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"Connected car" was the buzz phrase at CES and the Consumer Telematics Show as well.
There were so many announcements related to the field in Las Vegas that it's a little dizzying trying to track it all.
Carmakers like Chrysler talked about enhancements to its UConnect system while Ford touted its newspaper reader via the Kaliki Audio Newsstand.
Pandora, Aha, iHeart Radio, among others announced its deals.
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She also experienced Sovereign success with Deputy Inxs, who won three trophies, including top sprinter honours in 1998, as well as delivering Cappuccitti her first stakes victory as a conditioner and 100th career Woodbine win.
Cappuccitti's other stakes winners included Joey's Best, Ocean Front, Ocean Squall, American in Paris, Dream Launcher and Dalavin.
Born in Mansfield, Ontario, Cappuccitti, also a prominent breeder and owner, had a special affinity for thoroughbreds, including her love of grey and roan horses.
For those who knew her well, including jockey Jesse Campbell, it was Cappuccitti's good-natured demeanor that immediately came to mind.
"I was very upset when I heard the news," said the veteran rider, who teamed with Cappuccitti and Essence Hit Man to win several high-profile races, including this year's Jacques Cartier, Vigil and Bold Venture Stakes. "She was a fine lady. She had so much class. She was so happy all the time and so polite.
"I wish I could have told her something, how I really felt about the impact she's had on me both personally and professionally. We had a very good relationship. She gave me a lot of respect when I first came to Woodbine two years ago. She trusted me and would listen to what I would say. I know like everyone else, I'll truly miss her."
Essence Hit Man is slated to contest Sunday's Kennedy Road Stakes, a race he won last year. Campbell will be in the saddle.
"I can't even imagine the emotions that will come out if he were to win," said Campbell. "I've been thinking how great it would be to pay tribute to Audre in that way. It would be special."
Cappuccitti, whose grandfather was a breeder of show horses for the RCMP, had raced quarter horses before making the switch to thoroughbreds.
Survivors include her husband, Gord, and their children.
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- [*]A detailed description of her or her appearance (this is actually required)[*]Weakness(es) (this is ALSO required)[*]Name[*]Species (Toa, Matoran, Turaga, et cetera)[*]Gender[*]Powers and/or weapons[*]Alignment (good, evil, neutral, et cetera)[*]Personality and history[*]Anything else deemed necessary[/list]Below you will find the lists of Species, Power(s), and Masks allowed in the Bzprpg. I've hidden the lists under the spoiler tags to save space, so just click the tag to see what's underneath.-Playable Species:Matoran – No powers or masksToa – One elemental power and One MaskTuraga – One weakened elemental power and One MaskVortixx – No powers or masksSkakdi – One elemental power (requires two Skakdi in conjunction to use) and one Vision powerCUSTOMIZATION EXCEPTION:Personalized/customized species are allowed – however – they MUST resemble or be very similar to one of the above species, including abilities, powers, and power levels, AND must be pre-approved by Staff before played.-Allowable Toa/Turaga/Skakdi Elemental PowersAirCrystalEarthFireGravityIceIronJungle/"The Green"ElectricityMagnetismPlasmaSonicsStoneWaterOne elemental power per character. No multiples. No exceptions.CUSTOMIZATION EXCEPTION:Customized powers are allowed – however – they MUST be reasonable, non-overpowered, AND be pre-approved by Staff before used.-Allowable Skakdi Vision Powers:Heat VisionImpact VisionInfrared VisionLaser VisionThermal ImagingTelescopic VisionX-Ray Vision-Allowable Toa/Turaga Masks:Kanohi Hau The Mask of ShieldingKanohi Pakari The Mask of StrengthKanohi Miru The Mask of LevitationKanohi Kakama The Mask of SpeedKanohi Akaku The Mask of VisionKanohi Kaukau The Mask of Water BreathingKanohi Huna The Mask of ConcealmentKanohi Ruru The Mask of Night VisionKanohi Mahiki The Mask of IllusionKanohi Matatu The Mask of TelekinesisKanohi Rau The Mask of TranslationKanohi Pehkui The Mask of DiminishmentKanohi Kualsi The Mask of Quick TravelKanohi Calix The Mask of FateKanohi Kadin The Mask of FlightKanohi Sanok The Mask of AccuracyKanohi Iden The Mask of SpiritKanohi Zatth The Mask of SummoningKanohi Tryna The Mask of ReanimationKanohi Arthron The Mask of SonarKanohi Faxon The Mask of KindredKanohi Volitak The Mask of StealthKanohi Garai The Mask of GravityThe Mask of BiomechanicsThe Mask of GrowthThe Mask of HealingThe Mask of PsychometryThe Mask of ReboundingThe Mask of Sensory AptitudeOne mask per character. No multiples, no suvas. Period. The only exception to this is if staff decides to give a certain character additional masks or more powered ones as rewards or gifts in response to some event or contest.Should you decide to want to CHANGE masks due to character development, that is permissible – however, you must make a mention to it when In Character and make a small stink about it, as well as edit your character's profile.CUSTOMIZATION EXCEPTION:Customized masks are allowed – however – they MUST be reasonable, non-overpowered, AND be pre-approved by Staff before used.Special Vortixx/Skakdi Item Rule:Per the nature of these species' foreign origins, if you have such a character you're allowed a piece of advanced tech. It MUST be racial and common to that species, nothing really exotic, and MUST be approved by staff prior to playing.Skakdi: ONE piece of foreign tech (Zamor launcher, advanced sword or gun-like apparatus, etc)Vortixx: TWO pieces of foreign tech (special weapon, gizmo, armor, etc)
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