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Sports July 9, 2022 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Fishing Report Welcomes New Commissioner, Mark H. Mabrey NORTHWEST Canton: July 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water tem- perature 85°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) White bass good on jigs and minnows around main lake. Report submitted by The 8-member board of in this role. Bruce Mabrey in Okmulgee, serving on the his community. Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County. the Oklahoma Department of served as an Oklahoma Wild- board of directors for Mabrey Mabrey looks forward to Fort Supply: July 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water Wildlife Conservation Com- life Conservation Commission- Bank in Bixby as well. Mabrey temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Channel cat- using his experience as a hunt- mission now has a new rep- er for 20 years. is a past chairman and current fish fair on cut bait, dough bait, punch bait, shad, and worms resentative for District 2. Appointed by Governor board member for the Okmul- er and angler to champion op- around channels, main lake, and river channel. Report submit- ted by Jason Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County. Okmulgee banker Mark H. Stitt to the Wildlife Commis- gee County Family YMCA, the portunity for sportsmen and Foss: July 4. Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and stable, Mabrey, 39, begins serving an sion, Mabrey is proud to take Friends of Deep Fork National women in Oklahoma stating, water temperature 83°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped eight-year term July 2, 2022. an active part in wildlife con- Wildlife Refuge, the Okmulgee bass hybrids good on live bait and topwater lures while surfac- “T think it’s very important to Mabrey, a lifelong hunter servation in the state of Okla~ Chamber of Commerce, and ing. Walleye fair to good with worms near rocks along the dam. and angler, succeeds his father homa. Mabrey is also SVP Mar- has taken on other roles in continue as much public access Catfish good with cut baits along shore near north side around Commissioner Bruce Mabrey ket President at Mabrey Bank civic organizations throughout as possible.” reserve area. Crappie fair around docks. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. SOUTHEAST Big 12 looking to add several Arbuckle: July 3. Elevation is 0.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Bass fair early morning on shallow running baits then on shaky head lures, Ned rigs and jigs later in the day. White bass are Pac 12 schools to membership chasing shad and could be anywhere from the dam to upper creeks. Crappie being caught in 25-35 ft. around brush piles with jigs. Crappie fishing around docks is slow. Report submit- Jesse Crittenden, The volved in "deep discussions" to between the Big 12 and the Pac the conference to immediately ted by Jack Melton. Norman Transcript add at least four Pac 12 teams 12 is on the table. begin negotiations for its next Broken Bow: July 1, Elevation is normal and stable, water to the conference. The teams The Pac 12's current TV media rights agreements. temperature 88°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth With USC and UCLA set to mentioned are Arizona, Ari- agreements with FOX Sports ‘The Big 12, which current- bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, move from the Pac 12 to the zona State, Colorado and Utah, and ESPN are set to expire ly has 10 teams, will expand flukes, plastic baits, and spoons around brush structure, creek SEC in 2024, reports indicate though Oregon and Washing- in 2024. Despite the reports to 14 teams when Houston, channels, points, and standing timber. White crappie on hair more conference realignment ton are also potential targets. of further potential confer- Cincinnati, BYU and Central jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, points, and could be on the horizon. The move would expand Florida join the conference in ence realignment, the Pac 12 standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden According to a Wednes- the Big 12 to 16 teams, and as announced that the confer- 2024. Oklahoma and Texas stationed in McCurtain County. day report from CBS Sports! many as 18. Dodd also men- ence's board of directors met will depart the conference no Robert S. Kerr: July 1, Elevation is normal and stable, wa- Dennis Dodd, the Big 12 is in- tioned that a potential merger Wednesday and authorized later than 2025. ter temperature 82°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, goldfish, hot dogs, minnows, shad, shrimp, sunfish, and worms below the dam, along channels, coves, main lake, river OU football: Broyles looking forward channel, river mouth, and tailwater. Black crappie and white crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows below the dam, around brush structure, coves, points, rocks, standing timber, to involvement under Venables tailwater, and weed beds. Bluegill sunfish, green sunfish, and redear sunfish good on small lures, spoons, and worms around channels, coves, points, and weed beds. Report submitted by Jesse Crittenden, The was scout team receiver and don’t remember a day he didn’t to the “holistic development” Logan Shimp, game warden stationed in Haskell County. Norman Transcript scout team quarterback, so I yell. He was always a vocal, of the Sooner players and in- Texoma: July 4. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 89°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped gave his defensive guys fits.” high-energy guy” cludes bringing former alumni bass good on Alabama rigs, live shad, slabs, and topwater Ryan Broyles remembers ‘There were a few instances Of course, they always re- back into the program. lures around channels, dam, flats, main lake, and points. Blue a lot from his playing days at where the two clashed. Spe- spected each other. And Bro- Broyles, who returned to catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, Oklahoma. cifically, Broyles took it upon yles reaped the benefits, even- Norman after playing four dough bait, live shad, punch bait, stinkbait, and sunfish below But before his time in the himself to add some improvi- tually finishing his OU tenure years in the NFL and cur- the dam, along channels, coves, docks, and river channel. Black spotlight as a top receiver in sations to the receiver routes with 349 catches for 4,586 rently runs Broyles Real Estate crappie and white crappie fair on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, min- college football, Broyles re- Venables told him to run touchdowns and 45 touch- Group, was excited about the nows, and nymphs around brush structure, channels, coves, members his early days in an against the defense. downs. docks, points, rocks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing opportunity. has been good this week. Striper are biting near Washita Point, OU uniform. Specifically, he re- “He wants it to be a certain But that wasn’t the end of “He told me he was tryingto Platter Flats, and the dam on topwater lures and live shad. members being a thorn in the way so his defensive guys can their relationship. A few weeks bring some guys together that Blue cats are biting on juglines and rod-and-reel in 20-34 ft. side of Brent Venables, OU’s cover it,” Broyles said. “And I'm after Venables was hired as the come in and talk to these [play- of water. Crappie are biting in 12-24 ft. of water on jigs and then-defensive coordinator. like, ‘'m just out trying to get Sooners’ new head coach in De- minnows. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden The eventual Biletnikoff cember, he gave Broyles a call. ers] not just about football, but better, so I’m not going to run stationed in Bryan County. award finalist was a member straight into your defense guysVenables pitched Broyles a life after football,” Broyles said. Sardis: July 1. Elevation is normal and stable, water tem- of the Sooners’ scout team in so I can get guarded.’ So there new opportunity related to the “ think he was kind of gearing perature 80°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish 2007, his redshirt freshman were many times he was like, SOUL Mission, which stands up to NIL (name, image and and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and stinkbait season. As a receiver, he gave ‘Ryan, run what's on the piece for “serving our common leg- likeness) and these kids being around creek channels, main lake, and river channel. White Venables’ defense plenty of of paper’ acy” — and expressed interest smart about the money they crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure, creek problems. “T think I got fired up by in having the former receiver receive. So he was looking out channels, and standing timber. Largemouth bass fair on buzz making him mad, to be honest come to speak to the players for these kid’s pockets and not baits, jerk baits, and spinnerbaits around coves and points. “I was more [Venables’] Report submitted by Eric Barnes, game warden stationed in player than Iwas the offense’s,” with you... But he made us bet- about finances and real estate. them just playing on the foot- Pushmataha County. Broyles said with a laugh. “I ter and we made him better. I ‘The SOUL Mission is dedicated ball field. But Brent recognized Wister: Jun 30. Elevation is normal and stable, water tem- that I've got to get these old perature 93°F and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level) Large- guys back on board. Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life cholces “They've got some things mouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around brush structure, channels, creek channels, and main lake. Blue set up for me to go talk to the catfish fair on cut bait around main lake and river mouth. guys about finances and real White crappie fair on minnows and tube jigs around brush Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- estate. I’m just waiting on my structure, channels, and river channel. Comments: There are sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer turn! still a few catfish spawning in the rocks around the main lake. Report submitted by James Williams, game warden stationed or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical While excited about the op- in Le Flore County. details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. portunity, Broyles is ultimately SOUTHWEST pleased with Venables being Altus-Lugert: July 3. Elevation is 25 ft. below normal and For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: back in Norman. stable, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) “After it felt like [former White bass, black crappie, white crappie, and walleye slow on OU coach] Lincoln [Riley] left bill baits, crankbaits, jigs, and minnows around dam, main Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator overnight, we needed to set- ake, and rocks. Channel catfish fair on grass hoppers, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around main lake and rocks. Report tle down the fan base and the Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient C team and things like that,” Bro- submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County. yles said. “So what better hire Ellsworth: July 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water Some of the most common conditions ar could you have than a guy like temperature 88°F and murky. (USGS Lake Level) Black crappie * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Brent, who produced at a high and white crappie slow on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around. level when he was here and brush structure and docks. Blue catfish and channel catfish fair * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic won national championships on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, and shad around main Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at Clemson? lake and points. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game war- den stationed in Comanche County. ¢ + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV “It was a great hire. I think Fort Cobb: July 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's he feels at home here and I temperature 92°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue cat- think all of Oklahoma has felt fish and channel catfish fair on cut bait, hot dogs, and worms. that same feeling. He’s a team Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed carrie in Caddo County. Perry, RN Professional, Passionate player, family oriented and get- ting these kids back in shape. Lawtonka: July 3. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 89°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Black crappie Advance, Attentive... It's OU football. It’s a privilege, and white crappie fair on jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around not a right, and I think that’s brush structure, docks. Saugeye slow on crankbaits, sassy shad, Our Difference Is Our Care what he’s got these kids buying small lures, and spoons around points and shorelines. Report into.” 1 submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Coman- —Big 12 announcements: che County. ‘The conference will announce Tom Steed: July 3. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and sta- Have you ever considered becoming the player participants and ble, water temperature 76°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue catfish and channel catfish fair on cut bait, punch bait, a hospice volunteer? schedule for each team on shad, and stinkbait around flats, points, and rocks. Striped bass Wednesday ahead of next hybrids, white bass, and saugeye slow on crankbaits around A fulfilling experience in the spirit week's annual Big 12 Media main lake. Comments: Striped bass hybrids, white bass, and of giving and receiving. Days. saugeye are slow. Trolling with deep diving crankbaits is best. The conference will an- Report submitted by David Smith, game warden stationed in nounce its annual preseason Kiowa County. All-Big 12 Team Wednesday Waurika: July 3. Elevation is.5 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 82°F and murky. Saugeye and walleye fair and the team preseason poll on crankbaits around dam and riprap. Blue catfish and channel ‘Thursday. catfish good on cut bait and dough bait around shallows and Big 12 Media Days is sched- shorelines. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on sassy uled for July 13-14 in Frisco, shad and shad around creek channels and dam. Report submit- Texas at AT&T Stadium. ted by Matt Farris, game warden stationed in Jefferson County.