The public comment period is now open on the department website. It would be great if you could pass along the info to the trapping community so that they may place a comment online in regards to our fur reg changes. Folks can go to www.wildlifedepartment.com . On the initial screen that opens, look to the low left under News and click on Public Input On Rule Changes. Folks who do not have access to the internet can attend the public hearing January 7, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the ODWC Headquaters (1801 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105).

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  Last year, a petition to list the “prairie gray fox” (a gray fox sub-species) on the endangered species list was filed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The USFWS plans to conduct a lengthy review of the proposed petition to verify whether or not listing of this sub-species is warranted. If listing occurs, it could possibly result in trapping regulation changes at the state level, along with tagging requirements for gray fox. Currently, a research project is underway to verify if the prairie gray fox is actually a genetically distinct segment of the contiguous gray fox range. If in fact it is, the research will be able to carve out where the boundaries of the prairie gray fox occur. Historical data suggests that the eastern half of Oklahoma lies in the prairie gray fox range. The research team is requesting gray fox tissue samples from across the...

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We have combined the 2014 Spring Meeting & the Trappers Workshop/Campout. It will be held at Red Rock Canyon State Park on June 6th-8th. Board of Directors meeting on Friday night. The Caddo Maple Shelter is reserved on the 7th for our use. Most members are staying at the California Rd. Campground which has some slots open for reservations. RC Edgar is the coordinator for this event.

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