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March 15, 2023 ‘The Elk City News - 9 Fishing Report Wildlife Commission Updated _— _ac,,| 0” Feral Swine Pilot Project Arcadia: March 6. Eleva- docks, and standing timber. vation is 4.0 ft. above normal, During a regular meeting March 6, the Okla- Director J.D. Strong provided updates from tion is .5 ft. above normal, Blue and channel catfish fair water temperature 50°F and homa Wildlife Conservation Commission re- ODWC’s various divisions since the previous water temperature 48°F and on cut bait around inlet and murky. (USACE Lake Lev- ceived an update on federal and state efforts to stained. (USACE Lake Level) points. Report submitted by el) Crappie slow on hair jigs, control feral swine across the state. meeting. He said Wildlife Division is currently Blue and channel catfish fair Chad Strang, game warden jigs, minnows, plastic baits, Scott Alls, Oklahoma state director of Wild- engaged in prescribed burning of areas state- on shad and worms around stationed in Cleveland Coun- and spoons around brush life Services for the U.S. Department of Agricul- wide to improve habitat, and Law Enforcement points and rocks. Crappie fair ty. structure, docks, and main ture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspec- Division has launched its annual Game Warden on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows NORTHEAST lake. Blue catfish slow on cut tion Service (APHIS), told Commissioners that around brush structure and Copan: March 6. Eleva- bait and shad below the dam, any thought of eradicating feral swine in Okla- Training Academy with 10 recruits, believed to docks. Report submitted by tion is 3.5 ft. below normal channels, and main lake. homa is probably unrealistic. be the largest recruit class in ODWC’s history. Mark Murray, game warden and falling, water tempera- Paddlefish slow on snagging A pilot project to remove feral swine using Legislative Liaison Catherine Appling-Pool- stationed in Oklahoma Coun- ture 60°F and murky. (USACE below the dam. Report sub- Farm Bill funding started in 2019 in Greer, er reported that 22 bills potentially affecting ty. Lake Level) Blue, channel, mitted by Cody Morris, game Harmon, Jackson, Tillman, and Kay counties. Hefner: March 6. Eleva- warden stationed in Wagoner and flathead catfish fair on Osage, Pawnee, Roger Mills, and Beckham wildlife conservation were still active in the tion is 5 ft. below normal, crawfish, live bait, live shad, County. counties have been added to the project area. state Legislature, including the Department's water temperature 51°F and and worms around channels Hudson: March 6. Eleva- Alls said APHIS uses five helicopters in aerial request bill to consolidate many of its licenses stained. (USGS Lake Level) and shorelines. Crappie fair tion is .5 ft. above normal, shooting and has about 100 remotely activated White bass and crappie slow on hair jigs, minnows, and water temperature 49°F and traps being used on about 1.2 million acres un- and fees to simplify participation in hunting on jigs, minnows, and tube tube jigs around brush struc- stained. (USACE Lake Lev- der agreement. and fishing. jigs around brush structure, ture, creek channels, and el) Largemouth bass fair on To facilitate the pilot project's research, the Commissioners recognized Communica- shorelines. Bluegill and green plastic baits and spinnerbaits Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conserva- dam, flats, and shorelines. around brush structure and tions Manager Jimmy Foster for 35 years of Walleye slow on spoons sunfish on minnows, small tion closed hog shooting year-round on Hack- lures, and worms around creek channels. Crappie fair berry Flat, Kaw, Sandy Sanders and Waurika service. around flats, riprap. Report shorelines, Report submitted on jigs and minnows around wildlife management areas. Commissioners authorized the Director to submitted by Tim Campbell, by Lt. Joe Alexander, game brush structure and docks. Since 2019, the project has removed about pursue the acquisition of properties in Beck- game warden stationed in warden stationed in Washing- Blue catfish fair on cut bait 11,000 feral swine, averting an estimated $4.3 Oklahoma County. ton County. and shad around main lake million in agricultural damage. Alls said the ham County. Overholser: March 6. Eucha: March 6. Elevation and river channel. Report is 1 ft. above normal and fall- submitted by Monte Reid, prime obstacle in swine removal has been many ‘The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Com- Elevation is 3.5 ft. below ing, water temperature 48°F landowners refusing to participate, as they are mission is the eight-member governing board game warden stationed in normal, water temperature and murky. (USGS Lake Lev- Mayes County. using feral hogs to sell hunting leases. of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Con- 50°F and stained. (USGS el) Largemouth bass fair on Keystone: March 5. Ele- Alls said this pilot project along with other Lake Level) Striped bass hy- Alabama rigs and crankbaits vation is 1 ft. below normal statewide efforts to remove feral swine pro- servation. The Commission establishes state brids and white bass good on around brush structure and and rising, water temperature duce much greater benefits than what could be hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for crankbaits and flukes around shorelines. Channel catfish 46°F and murky. (USACE Lake gained from hunting. the Wildlife Department and indirectly over- shallows and shorelines. Blue fair on chicken liver, hot dogs, Level) White bass good on live Also, Commissioners recognized ODWC and channel catfish slow on shad, and shrimp below the employees Kristen Gillman and Sarah Souther- sees all state fish and wildlife conservation ac- cut bait and worms around dam, docks, and main lake. bait, minnows, small lures, land as they were presented awards from Inger tivities. Commission members are appointed by points. Report submitted by Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and spinnerbaits around Guiffrida of The Wildlife Society's Oklahoma the governor and confirmed by the Oklahoma Mark Murray, game warden minnows, and spoons below brush structure, creek chan- Chapter. Gillman, lands and minerals coordi- Senate. stationed in Canadian Coun- the dam, brush structure, nels, and river channel. Crap- nator, received the Oklahoma Award, the orga- ty. docks, and shorelines. Com- pie good on hair jigs, jigs, live nization’s highest honor for her two decades of ‘The next scheduled Commission meeting is Stanley Draper: March 3. ments: Recent rains have bait, minnows, small lures, work in wildlife conservation. Southerland, so- set for April 3, 2023. Elevation is 7 ft. below nor- brought a fair amount of and tube jigs around brush cial media coordinator, received the Publication To view a video recording of the March. 6 mal and falling, water tem-debris into the lake. Report structure, docks, points, and and Creativity Award for her efforts to promote meeting, go to the Outdoor Oklahoma YouTube perature 46°F and stained. submitted by Riley Willman, riprap. Report submitted by awareness and appreciation for native fish. (USGS Lake Level) Crappie game warden stationed in Bailey Johnson, game warden In other business: Channel at _https://www.youtube.com/live/ fair on jigs and minnows Delaware County. stationed in Creek County. In his regular report, Wildlife Department apVY0zyIDPs?feature=share. Oklahoma Youth Expo; Legislative Update By Rep. Nick Archer Changing the language ensures that the 1.3. passing this bill through the House! you at the State Capitol. As always, please do not (405) 557-7312 billion pounds of milk produced in our state each Monday, March 6, we celebrated Bob Will's day hesitate to contact me with any concerns at (405) On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Youth Expo of- year can retain grade-A status allowing dairies to ficially started. OYE is the world’s largest junior continue to ship their products. at the Capitol! People from all over Oklahoma en- 557.7319 oy at nick archer@okhouse gov. joyed live performances to commemorate Wills, the Nick Archer, a Republican, serves House Dis- livestock show. Every March, more than 7,000 4-H No dairy currently operating in Oklahoma County Music Hall of Fame artist and true innova- and FFA members bring more than 13,000 head of should experience change in how they are current- tor whose imprint on popular music is still heard trict 55 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and ag mechanics projects ly regulated. today. which covers Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian to Oklahoma City to exhibit. On Thursday, Sen. Jessica Garvin's Senate Bill Good luck to all the hard-working FFA and 4-H 193 passed in the Senate. I am proud to serve as. It is truly an honor and privilege to represent and Washita counties. students from around the state! the principal House author on this bill. It would ‘This week my first bill, House Bill 1420, passed provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full- Land & Mineral Rights - LIVE & ON-LINE! on the House floor. time employees following the birth or adoption of HB1420 is a Department of Agriculture re- achild, quest bill. The measure requires the Oklahoma ‘Through interim studies, we have learned that Department of Agriculture to cooperate with the significant issues impact our state's workforce, es- States Department of Health and Human Services, pecially women, who have been the most consid- the United States Public Health Service, and the erable population to leave the workforce in recent United States Food and Drug Administration for years. In 2021 employee turnover cost the state dairy inspection and grading. $110 million, and a portion of those employees 240 Acres Beckham County Grass Land North of Carter, OK * 2 Tracts Tt also replaces the words “cow” and “goat” were women who quit following the birth of a within the Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act child. 40 Acres of Beckham County Mineral Rights offered in 5 Acre Tracts with the phrase “hooved mammals.” I am excited and ready for the challenge of SALE & PROPERTY LOCATION: From Intersection of Hwy. 34 & Hwy. 152 North of Carter, OK, go 1 mile South to BC E1200 Rd, then % mile east to Corners of Tract #1 & Tract #2. ESTATE AUCTION TRACT #1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Southwest Quarter if the Southeast Quarter & the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (or $/2 ofthe SE/4) in Section 2, Township 9 North, Range 22, West, IM, Beckham Counly, Oklahoma. Containing 80 acres (mo. There is a water well in the southeast comer, needs pump, fences are 158 +/- ACRES DEWEY CO. LAND 4 & 5 wire and there is Native and WW Spar Blue Stem grasses, 3 BED, 2 BATH BRICK HOME - TALOGA, OK TRACT #2 LEGAL Of the Northeast QuarterDESCRIPTION: The Northwest & the Northeast Quarter Quarter of the Northeast Quarter & the South One-half of the Northeast Quarter (or the NE/A) in Section 11, Township 9 North, Range 22 West, |M., Beckham County, TRACTORS|PICKUP|TRAILER|REFRIGERATOR|STOVE Okiahoma. Containing 160 acres (mol). This quarter has live creek 4 & 5 wire fences and has Native and WW Spar Blue Stem grasses, there is some Sideoats Grama grass also, SAT. MARCH 18, 2023 - 10 AM TRACT #3: 20 mineral Acres in Section 2, Township 9 North, Range 22 West, LN, Beckham Counly, Oklahoma, Will be offered in 5 Acre SALE LOCATION: 101 N Cheney, Taloga, OK. From the quick stop in tracts - These mineral acres are currently Unleased of Record TRACT #4: 20 Mineral Acres in Section 11, Township 9 North, Taloga go 1 block west on Main Street. Range 22 West, |.M,, Beckham County, Oklahoma. Will be offered in 8Acre tracts ~ These mineral acres are currently Unieased of Record, TRACT1: 157.56 +/- (Surface Rights only in NE/4 Sec 23-118- REAL ESTATE TERMS: Anon-refundable 10% of purchase price to be placed in escrow day of sal. Purchaser's altorney wil have 10 R17WIM, Dewey Co, OK) located from Taloga, OK % mile South on days to examine tile. Balance of purchase piceto be due and payable Upon acceptanceof fille. All 2022 and prior taxes wil be paid by the seller. 2025 taxes wil be prorated. Possession wil be at closing ll Hwy 183, 4 mile West on E 680 RD. property is 301d "as is where i.” Auction is nol contingent upon buyer securing or obtaining nancing aoe FOR THIS LAND AUCTION WILL BE TAKEN LIVE AND ONLINE! TRACT 2: 3 BED/ 2 BATH BRICK HOME Surface Rights only in Lots line Pre-Bidding will begin on March 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 14-18, Block 52 Town of Taloga, OK (101 N Cheney) THERE WILL BE A 5% BUYERS PREMIUM FOR ONLINE BIDDERS ONL’ MORE INFORMATION AND TO BID, GO TO: GRANTSAUCTION.HIBID.COM opo Live & Online Bidding ———— SCAN QR COVE FOR MORE INFORMATION —$—$—$—$$—<—<—»>>- VIEW FULL DETAILS AT Evan AUCTION Suc. WWW.EVANSLANDAUCTIONS.COM SELLER: LEROY Grant's Auction & Realty 7 TOM EVANS JR. MORRIS ESTATE Mike Grant 580-225-0269 + “The Complete Liquidation Professionals” Cindy Grant FIND US ON THE WEB AT] Jolnny Grant 1826-2010 ‘AuctoneerSales Associate CashienReal Estate Broker |" www grantsaucion.comn Monte Tucker ‘Auconger & Sales Assoiale ‘eras License #13353 Elk City, OK Jeremy Justus ‘Sunny Point America Mobile: 821-1188 Mobile: 821-1738 ‘Auctioneer (680) 515-447 580.886.4040 | EVANSLANDAUCTIONS.COM ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE OF DAY SALE SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS WRITTEN OR ORAL STATEMENTS,