July 4, 2026 Issue, Page 9 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 • 9 Weekly Oklahoma Oil and Gas Proudly Brought to you by: Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for June 23 - 29, 2026 Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers to Host Free Youth Fishing Class in Elk City ELK CITY, Okla. — The Location: Western Technol- Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers ogy Center, 301 Western Drive, (OHA), the Western Plains Elk City, OK 73644 Chapter of the OHA, the Okla- All youth participants must be homa Department of Wildlife accompanied by an adult. Conservation (ODWC), and This is a classroom-based Western Technology Center in- clinic. Fishing equipment will vite youth and their families to be provided, and lunch will be a fun-filled day of learning how served at no cost to participants. to fish while creating memories Attendance is limited, and that will last a lifetime. advance registration is required. This FREE, hands-on, four- Registration is now open at: hour classroom session is de- https://oklahomahuntersan- signed for youth ages 5–17 and danglers.org/events/ teaches the fundamental skills This event is proudly present- needed to become a successful ed through a partnership be- angler. tween the Oklahoma Hunters & Participants Will Learn Anglers, the Oklahoma Depart- Knot tying ment of Wildlife Conservation, Hands-on casting techniques and Western Technology Center. Fish identification Whether participants are Fishing ethics and conserva- picking up a fishing rod for the tion first time or looking to build on And much more! existing skills, this clinic offers a Event Details fun, educational experience that Ages: 5–17 encourages a lifelong appreci- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 ation for fishing, conservation, Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and the outdoors.