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The future of the controversial rap label has been hanging in the balance since November, when Death Row founder Marion "Suge" Knight, once intimately involved in overseeing production of all recordings at the label, was sent to prison for nine years and barred by law from involvement in the firm's daily operations.
Interscope executives have been under pressure from Edgar Bronfman Jr., chief executive of parent company Seagram Co., to dump Death Row since the rap label became the target of a federal racketeering probe last fall, sources said. In addition, some members of Seagram's board of directors have raised objections to violent and sexually explicit rap music released by Death Row since February 1996, when Seagram's Universal Music Group sector purchased half of Interscope for $200 million, sources said.
Executives at Seagram, Universal Music Group, Death Row and Interscope declined to comment about speculation that the rap label would make its exit before Seagram's annual shareholders meeting in November.
"We know that there has been a lot of pressure around Death Row," an Interscope spokesman said in a phone interview Wednesday. "We've been grappling for months with how to deal with this issue. We have a distribution pact that is still in full force and effect. We believe that Death Row's artist roster and release schedule is extremely healthy."
But Interscope has decided it will not distribute Death Row's next two releases: Nate Dogg's "G-Funk Classics" and a soundtrack to the film "Gang-Related." Those recordings will be distributed by EMI Music-affiliated Priority Records under a pact signed two weeks ago by Death Row.
Priority is one of several record companies, including PolyGram and Sony Music, that have met with Death Row over the last month to discuss a potential distribution deal. Indeed, Death Row representatives were scheduled to review details of a multimillion-dollar offer today from one New York label that is already on the table, sources said.
It has been five years since Knight and former partner Andre "Dr. Dre" Young launched Death Row, building it into the first rap label to consistently dominate the pop scene with a parade of hits that generated as much as $100 million annually.
But as the government moves into the final stretch of its criminal probe, the once-thriving rap label is said to be struggling.
Plagued by cash flow problems, Death Row recently laid off half its staff and is having difficulty paying a number of its creditors--several of whom, including American Express, have filed lawsuits against the company. Since the slaying of rap star Tupac Shakur and the exit of Young, who left to start his own company, morale has been low among artists and employees, sources said.
And this month, Death Row got more bad news when rapper Lady of Rage's "Necessary Roughness" plunged to the bottom of Billboard's top 200 pop chart just six weeks after its release--an unprecedented event at the label, where recordings by such acts as Shakur and Snoop Doggy Dogg have regularly entered the chart at No. 1 and rested comfortably in the top 10 for months.
Sources in the rap community attribute Death Row's decline to a lack of support from Interscope co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field, who some believe are more interested in selling the second half of Interscope to Seagram than standing up for Knight or his company.
Iovine and Field declined to comment Wednesday, but sources close to the two executives said they were disturbed about speculation that they had abandoned Knight and Death Row.
Despite the legal problems, Interscope has continued to advance Death Row millions of dollars over the last eight months to help keep the company afloat--even though Knight and Young are no longer at the helm.
Indeed, Interscope executives played a key role last week in helping negotiate a settlement between Death Row and the estate of Shakur, whose mother sued the company in April contending Death Row cheated the slain rapper out of millions of dollars. Under that settlement, Shakur's mother will be granted ownership of the slain rapper's unreleased recordings, which will be marketed and distributed by Death Row, sources said.
In addition, sources said Death Row is optimistic about obtaining a cash infusion from another company and is preparing about a dozen albums for release, including new work from Snoop Doggy Dogg, The Outlawz, Tha Dogg Pound and Shakur.
Analysts estimate that with proper management, recordings by Shakur and other Death Row acts could generate about $40 million in revenue annually for years to come--if the company can avoid being seized by the Justice Department.
Although officials have routinely declined to confirm or deny the existence of a Death Row racketeering probe, sources said the Justice Department is investigating Knight and others associated with the company for alleged tax violations and purported links to street gangs, drug trafficking, money laundering and violent acts.
The conclusion of the investigation, which sources say could result in criminal indictments against Knight and several others at Death Row, is months away.


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Next phase of Gulf oil spill trial set for 2015
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has set a tentative trial date next year to consider federal Clean Water Act penalties that BP could face for the millions of gallons of oil that spilled into the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion.
U.S. District Court Judge Carl Barbier on Friday set Jan. 20 for the trial — the third phase of a proceeding arising from the federal government's claims against BP and its contractors. Earlier phases dealt with causes of the disaster and the amount of oil that spewed into Gulf waters.
Barbier has not yet ruled on the amount spilled or on whether BP and others acted with gross negligence that led to the blowout — both issues that will figure into Clean Water Act penalties.
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In 2009, I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. It's been tough, but I'm a three-year survivor. I was also born with cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair for mobility.
After my breast cancer diagnosis, my husband James needed to take some time off work to care for me. I asked Wells Fargo for a loan modification on my home in South Gate, CA where I grew up and have lived for over thirty years.
Our household includes three adults with stable incomes and my 17-year-old son. My husband works as a custodian at the Lynwood Unified School District and he's now back at work. My mother Becky is a retired factory worker and currently works as a home health worker. I work as a court interpreter. We have three paychecks and we can pay our mortgage.
But it doesn't matter. Wells Fargo denied my request for a loan modification and foreclosed on us.
Any day now, the Sheriff is coming to kick my family and me out of our home. But we've got a surprise for Wells Fargo: we aren't budging. They'll have to lift us up and drag us out if the bank wants us gone.
What's happening to my family – and lots of other people who are facing foreclosure – is just plain wrong. There's one person who has the power to fix it. His name is John Stumpf. He's the CEO of Wells Fargo.
On April 24, I'm going to attend the Wells Fargo shareholders' meeting in San Francisco and meet Mr. Stumpf face-to-face. I'm going to ask him to please accept my mortgage payments and let my life get back to normal. I'm one of about 10,000 people attending corporate shareholder meetings this spring as part of the 99% Power coalition and asking questions of the nation's CEOs.
I don't know what he'll say or whether he can identify with my situation. In 2011, Mr. Stumpf earned $17.9 million. He received a $300,000 raise, more than me and most people make in five years. Mr. Stumpf's San Francisco home is assessed at $5.3 million. I just want the chance to live out the rest of my days in mine.
I don't blame people for being successful. What I blame them for is preventing other people from being successful. And Wells Fargo has done its share of destroying the American Dream.
Wells Fargo is the largest servicer of mortgages in the U.S and leads the way in foreclosing on families. Wells Fargo had $17.5 billion worth of foreclosed homes on its books as of June, 2010. Who does it help to have abandoned houses around the neighborhood?
A lot of the families that go into foreclosure are underwater on their homes, that is, they owe more on their mortgages than their houses are worth. Banks like Wells Fargo helped crash the economy and now 11 million families with underwater mortgages are going to spend a lifetime writing checks, but never paying off their outsized mortgages.
If Wells Fargo wrote down its underwater mortgages to fair market value, it would help create nearly 180,000 jobs. The money that is currently going to inflated mortgage payments would instead go toward buying groceries, school supplies, and other household necessities. When consumer demand picks up, businesses will start hiring again.
I don't know how my story will end. But I know two things for sure. We aren't going to leave our home this month or any other month. On Tuesday, I'm going to hand John Stumpf a mortgage payment and ask him to take it. I'm going to ask him to be a human being.
Ana Casas Wilson lives in South Gate, CA. She is a member of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) is a multi-racial, democratic, non-profit community organization building power in low to moderate income neighborhoods to stand and fight for social, economic and racial justice.


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NEW ZEALAND have stumbled to their worst Test score in more than 50 years as South Africa rolled them for 45 on the first day of the first Test at Newlands in Cape Town.
And to compound the Black Caps' humiliation, by stumps the Proteas were 3-252 and in total control as they look set to wrap up the one-sided contest within three days.
New Zealand couldn't even last until lunch, crumbling in 19.2 overs as Vernon Philander ripped through the top order with a superb display of seam bowling.
He took 5-7 in his opening six overs, with Morne Morkel picking up 3-14 and Dale Steyn 2-18 to dispose of the Black Caps' shattered remains.
Only Kane Williamson could manage double figures, lasting barely half an hour and 19 balls for his 13 after captain Brendon McCullum, in his first Test in charge, won the toss and opted to bat.
It was the worst batting effort by a New Zealand team since March 1946, when Australia rolled them for 42 in Wellington, and stands as the Kiwis' third worst total ever after a world-beating all-time low of 26 against England in 1955.
Just 14 months ago, on the same Newlands pitch, Australia managed a paltry 47 in 18 overs in a Test they lost by eight wickets.
The New Zealand bowlers tasted only limited success, Doug Bracewell removing South African captain Graeme Smith for one with his opening ball to have the home team 1-1.
But from then on, it was hard work for little reward. Alviro Petersen racked up his fifth Test century, finishing the day unbeaten on 103 with AB de Villiers on 19.
For New Zealand, James Franklin trapped the prolific Hashim Amla in front for 66 two balls into the 26th over, and Jacques Kallis was on 60 when he edged Trent Boult to wicketkeeper BJ Watling.
The weakened Black Caps were rank outsiders for the match, ranked eighth in the world and without injured bowlers Daniel Vettori and Tim Southee.
Former skipper Ross Taylor made himself unavailable for this tour after being stripped of the captaincy, and classy batsman Jesse Ryder was also not available.


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HANG TIME ORLANDO BUREAU — OK, it's over. Move along. Nothing more to see here.
Dwight Howard went from being the face of the trade deadline to being an innocent bystander. He signed away his Early Termination Option, meaning he'll be with the Magic at least until the summer of 2013 (at a cost to Orlando of $19.4 million). It ended a weird week in which Howard changed his mind several times, before giving the Magic at least one more chance to convince him to sign long-term.
Howard initially was only open to staying with the Magic this season, saying the team had to "roll the dice" on him this summer. And that was an upgrade over his stance at the start of the season, when he gave the Magic a list of three teams — Mavericks, Nets and Lakers — to trade him to. In truth, Howard was always cool to the idea of signing with the Lakers, and was only interested in the Nets and hooking up with Deron Williams, also a free agent this summer.
In a sense, by only guaranteeing one more year in Orlando, the Dwama will start all over again this summer. Until Howard inks a long-term deal, there's always a chance of him leaving the Magic. But by signing the ETO, Howard has left the door open for an extension. It's the surest sign that he can see himself in Orlando for the immediate future, if not the rest of his career.
The question now is: What can the Magic do to keep Howard long-term? The Magic don't have any contracts expiring this summer. In the summer of 2013, contracts belonging to Jameer Nelson and J.J. Redick disappear, but that's not enough for the Magic to attract a top-flight free agent. The big ball-and-chain is Hedu Turkoglu's deal, which has two more years to run.
Also, will Otis Smith be the general manager making that call? And what about Stan Van Gundy as coach?
Howard, Smith and Magic CEO Alex Martins will appear at a press conference this afternoon in Orlando. At least we know where Howard will be at the start of next season.
Beyond that? Not even he knows.
Some soundbites from the news conference:
Martins: "I want to thank Dwight for his loyalty, and I want to thank Dwight for recognizing what we as an organization have known for a long, long time. The city of Orlando is a great city … this is a great place to compete for an NBA championship."
"We took a risk eight years ago on a young high school player when all of the experts said that wasn't the right decision to make. Over the course of the last eight years, Dwight has grown with this organization and this organization has grown with Dwight."
"Loyalty is hard to find. And [Howard] is to be commended for the loyalty he showed today."
Smith: "The risk eight years ago wasn't that great of a risk … The objective is to win an NBA title. We think the best chance to do that is with Dwight as a part of the franchise."
"Dwight has probably shown you over the past few months how in love he is with the city of Orlando … and how tough a decision it is …"
"I am proud of the growth he has shown in the past few months …"
"We're ready to get back to playing basketball and give you guys something else to write about … at least for the next few months."
And from Howard: "First, I'm glad this is finally over with."
"It's [been] very hard. Talking about a career-changing event. Going back and forth."
"I'm too loyal. I've always believed that loyalty is before anything. Alex knows this. Otis knows this. The whole DeVos family."
"This has been the best time for our team in the locker room. We've been able to grow and bind … I commend those guys in the locker room for just playing basketball and just sticking together. 'Cause it's been tough."
"I just love the city too much, the people here, the organization. I want to give it a shot. We have a great opportunity to do something special. But it's going to take everyone, from the top all the way to the bottom."
"Everybody has to believe."
"I've had to look bad in the process of it, but I'll take all that. I want this city to know that I love them and I love this team and I want them to believe in us.
"Everybody has to believe.
"I'm loyal. That's just who I am. That's my nature. I told my teammates, 'I'm all in.'
"I just kept going back and forth.
"Everybody goes through this, when you're trying to get a new job or do something else. Only difference was, mine was getting put out there.
"I did what I had to do."


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A2G's Art Picks for New York in May 2015
Photos and words by G. Art by Various Artists.
Spring has arrived in New York (thank god!) and now that you can leave your dwelling without wearing 10 layers and still freezing your ass off, take yourself on an art adventure! Here's a handful of exhibits you should see, According to G.
David Shrigley by David Shrigley at Anton Kern Gallery, located at 532 West 20th Street. Now showing through May 23, 2015.
"Mechanical Shark Week" by BEAU at Ami Li Projects, located at 66 Mott Street in Chinatown through June 3, 2015.
"The English Garden" by Cecily Brown at Maccarone, located at 98 Morton Street through June 20, 2015.
Ron English's "Baby Hulk" Mural at the corner of Bowery and Houston. Ongoing (at least until June, 2015) and viewable 24/7.
Click on the photo to see all the awesome (and hilarious detail).
Christopher Wool at Luhring Augustine. Located at 531 West 24th Street in Manhattan and 25 Knickerbocker Ave., Brooklyn. Through June 20, 2015.
"Give Me Love" by Yayoi Kusama at David Zwirner, located at 519 & 525 West 19th Street through June 13, 2015.
Brancusi: Pioneer of American Minimalism (Featuring historically significant works by Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Ryman and Frank Stella), at Paul Kasmin Gallery located at 515 West 27th Street until July 10, 2015.
"The Luminous Poem" by Airan Kang at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery, located at 505 West 24th Street through June 13, 2015.
The Whitney Museum, now located at 99 Gansevoort Street in New York.
Happy Spring!
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Many Alabama farmers are reviewing their budgets for the coming season because of rising fertilizer and other expenses.
The University of Missouri's Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute says the cost of fuel that farmers need for tractors, combines and irrigation equipment jumped 31 percent last year. Prices may drop slightly in coming months, but growers are expected to be hit this year with a 33 percent increase in fertilizer costs, according to the report.
The higher nitrogen fertilizer prices are associated with the large price increases in natural gas, which is used in the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing process.
Fertilizer costs are a significant portion of costs for farmers growing forage grasses, says Don Ball, a forage agronomist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
"Even prior to the recent increases in fertilizer costs, 20 to 40 percent of the costs in our forage production budgets are associated with nitrogen fertilizer," says Ball. "Higher fertilizer costs will cut significantly into producers' potential profits."
More open land in Alabama is devoted to pasture and hay production than all other agronomic and horticultural crops combined. In 1999, about 800,000 acres were harvested for hay, generating a production value of more than $100 million.
Corn is another crop that requires large amounts of nitrogen to produce at profitable levels.
"Fertilization with adequate levels of nitrogen is required for good corn grain production," says Paul Mask, Extension agronomist. "The cost of nitrogen is the largest single variable cost in corn production. No other element produces such large and consistent increases in corn yield."
Nitrogen accounts for 25 to 30 percent of the variable costs in corn production.
While it does not have the heavy nitrogen demands of forage grasses and corn, cotton — Alabama's leading row crop in cash receipts — does need adequate fertilization to produce top yields.
Nitrogen fertilizers account for about 10 percent of the variable costs in Extension's 2001 cotton production budget, says Max Runge, an Extension agricultural economist.
But farmers do have a variety of management options available to help them reduce fertilizer costs.
Some forage producers can fertilize fields with alternative sources of nutrients, including broiler litter, says Ball. "Broiler house litter is a good option if the farmer can get it at a reasonable price and can apply it in reasonable amounts," he says.
Broiler litter also can be a good choice for cotton producers in north Alabama, says Charlie Burmester, Extension cotton agronomist at the Tennessee Valley Regional Research and Extension Center.
"The poultry industry is concentrated in north Alabama, and almost 200,000 acres of cotton are planted each year in this region," says Burmester. "Those cotton acres offer a potential use for the litter. By using litter, farmers could lower cotton production costs as well as provide a more environmentally friendly means of disposing of litter."
Broiler litter also may be a good option for cotton producers in south Alabama, where the poultry industry is expanding, says Burmester.
Higher crop input costs also has caused a renewed interest in precision farming, says Mask. "In precision farming, on-board computers on tractors make use of global positioning satellites and other technologies to apply fertilizers in customized applications. This allows farmers to apply fertilizers and other resources to areas where they will generate the most income," he says.
Because diesel fuel and gasoline prices remain high, farmers also face higher costs for planting and working their crops this year. This could make conservation-tillage production systems more attractive to Alabama farmers, says Dale Monks, Extension crop physiologist.
"In conservation-tillage systems, we avoid disturbing the soils any more than necessary. Instead, we can leave the plant materials from the recently harvested crop in the field. These systems reduce the number of trips through the field, saving fuel, labor and time while reducing machinery wear and tear," says Monks.


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Analysts: Gas Prices Could Hit $4 Per Gallon by May
TYLER — Gas prices in East Texas are rising to a fast start for 2012. The average price for a gallon of gasoline has jumped nearly 12 cents over the past three weeks.
According to the website gasbuddy.com, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Tyler-Longview area is $3.44, with a few places reporting $3.41. Nationwide, a Lundberg Survey of fuel prices puts the price of a gallon of regular at $3.51. Diesel was up about 4 cents, at $3.95 a gallon.
Analysts are blaming the increase of gas prices on rising tensions in the Middle East and refineries switching to the more expensive summer grades. Analysts also see gas rising to $4 or more by May.
TCU football Players among Students Arrested in Drug Bust
FORT WORTH – Texas Christian University Police Chief Steve McGee said 17 students including four TCU football players were arrested in an undercover drug bust today.
Linebacker Tanner Brock, the leading tackler two seasons ago, defensive tackle D.J. Yendry and cornerback Devin Johnson were among four football players arrested Wednesday. The other is offensive lineman Ty Horn.
Police say they were caught making "hand-to-hand" sales of marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and prescription drugs to undercover officers.
McGee says the six month investigation began after complaints from students, parents, and others.
School chancellor Victor Boschini calls the students' actions "simply unacceptable." Officials say all 17 students have been expelled.
Wood County Man Wanted
HAWKINS – Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled as officers were attempting to serve a warrant in the Hawkins area.
51 year old Rusty Lynn Pruitt jumped in his vehicle and led officers on a pursuit that ended when he got out of his vehicle and fled on foot.
A warrant has been issued for Pruitt for evading arrest , and an outstanding warrant on a charge of possession of stolen property.
If you know of Pruitt's whereabouts contact the Wood County Crimestoppers at 903-763-CASH (2274)
MARSHALL – A 63-year-old Longview woman has been sentenced for social security fraud charges in the Eastern District of Texas.
Gaylynne Gale pleaded guilty on July 13, 2011, to theft of government property and was sentenced to five years probation and two months of house arrest by U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap.
According to the indictment, from February 2004 until June 2010, Gale intentionally concealed her living arrangements with her ex-husband in order to receive more than $47,000 from the Social Security Administration in the form of Social Security Supplemental Security Income payments. Her misrepresentation also caused a significant loss to the Texas Medicaid Program. Gale was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sep. 1, 2010.
Scott Kelly Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
TYLER – A 56-year-old Avinger man has pleaded guilty to federal drug violations in Federal District Court in Tyler.
Scott R. Kelly pleaded guilty to possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie.
According to information presented in court, on Apr. 17, 2010, Kelly purchased cold pills containing pseudoephedrine at a Walgreens store in Longview, as well as on numerous other occasions at other stores in the area, with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
Kelly was indicted by a federal grand jury on Apr. 6, 2011. Kelly faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.
Evidence Presented in North Texas Torture Case
WEATHERFORD — Prosecutors have begun to present evidence in the trial of a North Texas man accused of torturing a former neighbor with a deer-skinning device. Some investigators testified yesterday they searched Jeffrey Allan Maxwell's home following his arrest. There they allegedly found whips, bloodstained sheets, handcuffs and a chain attached to a bed.
Judges Demand Compromise on Texas Voting Maps
SAN ANTONIO — A panel of federal judges is demanding a compromise on Texas voting maps that have all but killed the chances that the state could hold a primary in April. The three judges today are expecting the Texas attorney general's office and minority rights groups to submit an agreed-upon state Senate map for the 2012 elections. Deep divisions have held up new maps since last summer.
Farmers Win Block Against Oil Pipeline
DALLAS — Owners of a northeast Texas farm have a court order to block TransCanada from crossing the property with the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would bring Canadian oil to refineries along the Texas Gulf coast. The company wanted to put the pipeline on the 600-acre farm along the Red River, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas.


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Department proposes new quail season dates
Reflecting the desires of a growing number of quail hunters, Wildlife Department personnel are recommending shifting quail hunting season dates by two weeks. The proposed opener would be the second Saturday in November and the season would run through February 15.
The proposal, which will be discussed at public hearings in late January, is intended to provide maximum quail hunting opportunity without significantly impacting bobwhite quail broodstock. This year's quail season began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31.
"Hunters have told us they prefer a season that opens a little later and runs a little longer," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We have 10 years of quail data from our comprehensive population study at the Pack-saddle Wildlife Management Area, and that data tells us that the population peaks in mid October. By opening the season the second Saturday in November, we will provide hunters with some opportunity they'd otherwise be missing.
"The Packsaddle data also tells us that with few exceptions, hunting into mid February will not significantly reduce the next year's breeding stock."
Peoples said the Department could recommend the changes to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission at a meeting later this spring. He said the Wildlife Department wants to gauge public sentiment before presenting its recommendation to the Wildlife Com-mission.
"This seems to be the prevailing sentiment among quail hunters, but we want give hunters a more structured chance to let us know what they think," he said.
Public meetings will be held in nine communities from Idabel to Woodward. Specific meeting dates, times and locations include:
Date: January 28, 2002
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Places: ADA - Pontotoc Co. Technology Center, 601 W. 33rd;
CLINTON - Clinton City Hall, 415 Gary Blvd.;
IDABEL - Kiamichi Technology Center, 2 mi. north on Hwy 70;
LAWTON - Lawton Public Library, 110 S.W. 4th St.;
MUSKOGEE - Indian Capitol Technology Center, Muskogee Turnpike & Hwy 62;
TULSA - Tulsa Fair Grounds, 21st & Yale
WOODWARD - Northwest Electric Coop., 2925 Williams Ave.
Date: January 29, 2002
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Places: ENID - Fire Department, 301 W. Owen K. Garriot; and
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation Auditorium, 1801 N. Lincoln.
Oklahoma's quail harvest estimates are consistent with a decline observed throughout the southeastern United States. However, Oklahoma remains in the top three among the country's best quail hunting states with one to two million birds harvested annually.
Wildlife Department personnel recently unveiled a proposed recovery plan that focuses on private land habitat improvement. Funding for landowner incentive payments will be critical to the plan's success, and that will rely on working with the State Legislature to fund habitat assistance projects through annual appropriations or a permanent endowment.
For more information on the Department's quail recovery plan, log on to the agency's Web site at
BioBlitz new way of measuring biodiversity
Biologists, botanists, and other scientists often use the term biodiversity to describe the sum total of plant and animal species in a certain area. Recently biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, (ODWC) used a relatively new method of measuring biodiversity in an intensive 24-hour species inventory of a Norman area park.
The event, known as the "Bio-blitz" attracted not only wildlife and fisheries biologists, but also botanists, entomologists (those who study insects), ornithologists (those who study birds), mycologists (those who study fungi) and several other natural resource experts. In April, the group of nearly 35 scientists descended upon the Sutton Urban Wilderness Area on the northeast edge of Norman for the bio-blitz. Over the 24-hour sampling period the group survey found over 275 different species of animal life and over 220 species of plants and fungi.
BioBlitzing began five years ago in Washington, D.C., and has since been conducted in many states. The event in Norman was the first of its kind in Oklahoma. One of the more high-profile BioBlitzes took place in 1998 around the area of Walden Pond, of Henry David Thoreau fame.
According to Julian Hilliard, ODWC natural resources information specialist, the event not only yielded valuable information, but was also a challenging event for the participants.
"BioBlitzing isn't a competitive event, but it can get pretty crazy with biologists of several different disciplines with nets, jars, and mysterious-looking pieces of scientific equipment used to sample an area," said Hilliard. "The ability to discover so much about an area in such a short period of time makes the BioBlitz not only fun to participate in, but also a valuable research tool."
General BioBlitz information, as well as links to other sites can be found at www.im.nbs.gov/blitz.html. In addition, an upcoming episode of the Outdoor Oklahoma television program will feature a documentary on the bio-blitz held in Norman. The program will air on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sunday, January 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting; and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can be seen on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Oklahoma can also be seen on the following television stations: KSBI Network (greater OKC metro area), Mondays- 5:00 p.m., Thursdays-10: 30 p.m., Saturdays-1:30 p.m., KTEN (south-central and southeastern Oklahoma) Sundays -5 a.m., KWEM (Stillwater), Wednesdays -8:00 p.m., Fridays-7:00 p.m. and Sundays-8:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Goose hunting is a popular activity
With deer seasons winding down, many Oklahoma hunters are looking for other reasons to go afield after the New Year's holiday. One of the most exciting forms of hunting, and one that is gaining in popularity, is Oklahoma's goose season. Recent cold fronts across the state should provide excellent conditions, setting the stage for some great goose hunting this month.
"We have seen some white-fronts, snow geese and sandhill cranes begin to come through," said Mike O'Meilia, migratory game bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "With continued cold weather to our north, we should see even more birds entering the state. And, if the cold temperatures continue to freeze small ponds, then both geese and ducks will seek out open water on river systems and our large reservoirs."
Geese migrate across Oklahoma during the fall and spring and depending on weather conditions, may spend many days resting in Oklahoma. Typically, geese stop to feed on wide-open areas during mid-day hours, especially winter wheat fields. After feeding for several hours, flocks will then seek out nearby areas of open water to roost for the night.
According to O'Meilia, scouting for geese is critical for success.
"Hunters who are mobile and can scout a variety of locations will have better success than those who just hunt the same areas year after year," said O'Meilia. "The key is to find local concentrations of birds, which may move from day-to-day."
O'Meilia added that hunters should scout as much as possible, but particularly during late afternoon hours to look for geese on ponds, lakes and rivers that are not fully frozen. Once geese are located, look for adjacent food sources that are not covered by snow to setup for the following morning's hunt.
"Of course, once potential feeding areas are identified, hunters should always seek landowner permission before entering properties the next morning to set out their decoy spread," O'Meilia added.
The White-fronted goose season runs through February 1, 2002 with a daily bag limit of two. The Canada goose and light goose (snow, blue and Ross') season runs through February 10, 2002, with a daily bag limit of three Canada geese and 20 light geese. A special conservation order light goose season begins February 11 and runs through March 31, 2002. No daily bag limit, plus special hunting methods (see 2001-2002 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide) are allowed for light geese during the conservation order light goose season.
To hunt geese in Oklahoma, hunters must have a resident or non-resident hunting license and a valid Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit (available free from license vendors). They must also possess a federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, and unless exempt, a state waterfowl hunting permit.
For more specific information on rules and regulations regarding waterfowl hunting in Oklahoma, hunter should obtain a copy of the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide, available at license vendors statewide. The guide lists all regulations for hunting on private lands as well as Department-owned lakes, wildlife management areas and waterfowl development units.
It also has other information to help make hunters' waterfowl seasons productive and enjoyable. Waterfowlers can also check out biologists' latest status reports on duck and goose numbers by logging onto the Department's official website at wildlifedepartment.com.
Department to pursue increases in lifetime licenses
At its regular monthly meeting, held Jan. 7 in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed a slate of possible fish and wildlife legislation for the upcoming session, including a recommendation from Wildlife Department personnel that the agency seek a bill to raise the cost of lifetime licenses.
Wildlife Department Executive Director Greg Duffy told Commissioners that the Department hopes to pursue legislation that raises the cost of a lifetime combination license to $750, up from $525; while lifetime hunting licenses would increase to $625, up from $400; and lifetime fishing licenses from $150 to $175. As their names imply, lifetime licenses allow the holder to hunt, fish or do both, depending on the license type, for the remainder of their lifetime without purchasing most of the annual required permits.
Other legislative priorities for the Wildlife Department include:
• Legislative authorization to administer the Hunters Against Hunger Program. Through the program, hunters donate deer meat, called venison, which is then processed and distributed to needy Oklahomans
• Considering renewed efforts to establish a user permit for those who go to the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting but do not have a hunting or fishing license.
• Creating a non-resident combination deer license (the license would allow the hunter to harvest one buck and one doe) and lowering the price for non-resident antlerless deer licenses. Both measures are aimed at encouraging non-residents to harvest antlerless deer.
• Considering a price increase of non-resident land access permits for Honobia Creek and Three Rivers. Also to be considered is a special three-day permit for residents who want to use those areas for recreation, but will not be hunting or fishing.
In other matters, the Commission voted to approve a $133,000 budget increase for upland game bird habitat projects and equipment purchases.
Commissioners also voted to accept a program audit report from the State Auditor and Inspector's Office. Pamela Lindsey, director of the state agency audit division, commended the Commission and Department for soliciting the audit, saying the Wildlife Department was one of the first agencies to request a self-audit under a bill recently passed by the Legislature. Lindsey said that two specific areas brought recommendations to enhance agency policies and procedures, those being capital asset needs and allocation methods for program income.
Current vacancies, numbering about 30 full-time personnel, were also identified as an area of concern. In addition to the vacancies, the audit noted "understaffed" conditions in terms of miles of patrol area by game wardens and numbers of acres managed by wildlife biologists.
In other business, Fisheries Chief Kim Erickson told Commission members that last year's Water Works Wonders campaign to raise awareness regarding fishing, boating and aquatic stewardship in Oklahoma was markedly successful in the target communities of Norman and Muskogee. Although an increase in license sales was not directly attributed to the campaign, Erickson said the Department hopes to test-market sending license renewals to anglers who are likely candidates to "drop out" and not renew their license every year.
The supervisor of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services Office in Tulsa told the Commission that the state is home to a great diversity of plant and animal species - 634 vertebrate species breed in Oklahoma and there are more than 2,500 plant species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for several types of fish and wildlife conservation, including the protection and recovery of threatened and endangered species and management issues concerning migratory birds.
The Commission's next monthly meeting will be Monday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. at the Wildlife Department's headquarters in Oklahoma City.
Hunting feral hogs gaining popularity
Due to regulations passed by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission last June which authorized the hunting of feral hogs on wildlife management areas, many hunters are contacting the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) for information on open areas.
"Evidently, there are a lot of people who still want to go afield to hunt after the close of our deer seasons," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the ODWC.
"On all but three wildlife management areas, those being Honobia Creek, Three Rivers & Broken Bow WMAs, hunters are allowed to harvest feral hogs during any regular hunting season by whatever methods are legal during that particular season. In other words, a hunter could shoot them with a shotgun during spring turkey season, or with a rifle during the rabbit season."
During all firearms deer seasons (primitive, modern gun and special antlerless deer seasons) on WMAs open during these seasons, hunters must possess either a filled or unfilled deer license, and they must comply with other deer hunting regulations such as wearing blaze orange clothing. The same rules apply on Honobia Creek, Three Rivers and Broken Bow WMAs, however, hog hunting is permitted only during the nine-day regular firearms season.
Feral hog hunting on private land remains at the landowner's discretion. However, during firearms big game seasons (primitive, modern gun, special antlerless deer, antelope and elk seasons) hunters must possess either a filled or unfilled big game license, and they must comply with other big game hunting regulations such as wearing blaze orange clothing.
Additional hog hunting information can be found on page 57 of the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations. Hog hunting information will also be part of an upcoming episode of the "Outdoor Oklahoma" television program Sunday, January 20, at 8:00 a.m. on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. A "Destination Outdoors" segment about the Red Slough Wildlife Management Area and a feature entitled "Celebrating America's Hunting Heritage" are also planned.
Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting; and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can be seen on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Oklahoma can also be seen on the following television stations: KSBI Network (greater OKC metro area), Mondays- 5:00 p.m., Thursdays-10: 30 p.m., Saturdays-1:30 p.m., KTEN (south-central and southeastern Oklahoma) Sundays-5 a.m., KWEM (Stillwater), Wednesdays-8:00 p.m., Fridays-7:00 p.m. and Sundays-8:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Camp Gruber public use plan to be unveiled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12, to inform the public on the progress of a new public use plan for the 33,000-acre Camp Gruber Training Center.
The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will be held at Camp Gruber, located just south of Muskogee on Hwy. 10. An overview of the area in question and a brief description of the proposed use plan will be presented. Representatives from the Oklahoma Army National Guard and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation also will be present to address public questions.
The Oklahoma Army National Guard and Wildlife Department have been working to create a new public use plan that not only allows the Army National Guard to better fulfill its mission, but also continues to provide considerable hunting and public recreation opportunities. The new use plan cover only the Camp Gruber Training Center in Muskogee County, and will not affect the adjoining 32,000-acre Cherokee Wildlife Management Area, which is owned by the Wildlife Department and is in Cherokee County.
Elk hunt to be auctioned
One the most highly prized of all North American game animals is the Rocky Mountain bull elk. For the fourth year in a row, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is offering a permit for a fully guided bull elk hunt at Cookson Hills Wildlife Management Area (WMA). In all three previous years, the hunter with the highest bid, awarded through a sealed bid auction, has successfully harvested a trophy bull.
"Harvesting a trophy bull elk, particularly within Oklahoma, can be the pinnacle of achievement for a state sportsman," said Richard Hatcher, assistant director for the ODWC.
"Unlike many western states, Oklahoma has a small population of elk which only allows for a small level of harvest," said Hatcher. "When you consider that the odds of drawing an elk permit through our controlled hunts program is only one in several hundreds, it's easy to see why elk are valued as such a desirable game species."
Cookson Hills WMA is a rugged 13,650-acre area in northeast Oklahoma's Boston Mountains, and is home to a population of approximately 75 elk. The hunt, which generated $11,000 last year, is a guided three-day hunt anytime in September, October or November (subject to availability). The hunter can choose to use a bow and arrow, muzzleloader or modern rifle. Past hunters have harvested a 7X8 bull (1999), a 6X7 bull (2000) and a 5X6 bull (2001).
A sealed bid system is used to determine the highest bidder. Hunters who wish to submit a bid should fill out their name, address, day & evening phone numbers with their bid amount on a card or letter, which should then be sealed in an envelope. Bids can be dropped off at ODWC headquarters or mailed to Oklahoma Auction Elk Hunt, P.O. Box 53465 Oklahoma City, OK 73152. All bids must be received at ODWC headquarters in Oklahoma City by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 8. The bids will be opened and the winner notified Monday, March 11.
Bidding is open to individuals and organizations. The permit may be transferred one time by the successful bidder. Payment must be received within 10 days of notification.
Proceeds from the elk hunt auction will assist the ODWC's Hunters Against Hunger program. Through a network of statewide food banks who distribute donated venison to local shelters, the program has served meals to thousands of needy Oklahomans.
"We feel that Hunters Against Hunger is a worthwhile program that allows hunters to donate venison to a very worthy cause," said Hatcher. "In order to keep the program going, however, we need funding to compensate participating meat processors. This year's elk hunt is going to allow the program to continue."
For additional information about the Hunters Against Hunger, consult the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations, available wherever hunting licenses are sold.
Fur auctions slated
Hunters and trappers wanting to sell their furs will get the opportunity during two upcoming events. The First Oklahoma Trappers and Predator Callers Association is sponsoring fur sales on Saturday, February 2, and again on Saturday, March 2, at the Agri-Civic Center in Chandler.
"Last year beaver pelts averaged $8.50 and bobcats went for $25," said Bill Jackson, sale coordinator. "However, based on initial market reports, prices will be better than last year. We're encouraging people to consider bringing coyote furs, which are projected to bring $20 for pelts in good condition."
Jackson said furs can be sold in a stretched or green condition, and that all sellers must have a valid hunting or trapping license from Oklahoma or their respective state. All bobcats must have an export tag affixed to the pelt before it can be sold. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation personnel will be on hand to tag bobcats. Bobcats from other states must have export tags on the pelts before entering Oklahoma.
Actual sales of furs begin at 9 a.m., with viewing allowed at 8 a.m. Reservations should be made in advance, but sellers will also be allowed to sign in the day of the auction. Sellers must be members of the First Oklahoma Trappers and Predator Callers Association to participate in the auctions. Memberships can be purchased at the auction or applied for in advance.
For reservations or more information on the auction, contact Bill or Dee Jackson at 918/336-8154.
Electrofishing important for bass management
Anglers and boaters may see strange looking boats on state lakes beginning February and March. Each spring, fisheries personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) use the odd-looking boats to conduct their annual largemouth bass electrofishing surveys.
Electrofishing boats use one or two long booms, which extend out several feet in front of the boat. Thick cables or a basketball-sized metal ball dangle from the booms into the water. A generator located on the boat sends a powerful electrical current through the cables or ball, which sends out a large field of electricity into the water surrounding the boat. Any bass near the boat become stunned which allow fisheries workers to use long dip nets to scoop the bass up and place them into a holding tank.
According to Barry Bolton, ODWC assistant chief of fisheries, electrofishing is an effective way of determining the condition of bass populations.
"First of all, electrofishing does not harm the bass. The current stuns the fish, but they are released unharmed once we weigh and measure the fish," said Bolton. "Among several parameters, our fisheries crews use electrofishing to determine the relative size, abundance and condition of bass. We then compare these findings to previous year's results to determine how our management strategies are working on a particular lake. The information we gain through electrofishing often leads to specific bass regulations such as changing a 14-inch minimum length limit to a 13-16-inch slot length limit on lakes that have a high abundance of small bass, but with slow growth rates."
Largemouth bass fishing and management will be the featured topic of an upcoming episode of "Outdoor Oklahoma" February 3 at 8:00 a.m. on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. ODWC fisheries biologist, Gene Gilliland joins well-known bass fisherman, Chuck Justice, on McGee Creek Lake in southeast Oklahoma. Among many topics the pair will discuss the concern surrounding the Largemouth Bass Virus which has been documented on several Oklahoma lakes.
Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting; and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can be seen on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Oklahoma can also be seen on the following television stations: KSBI Network (greater OKC metro area), Mondays- 5:00 p.m., Thursdays-10: 30 p.m., Saturdays-1:30 p.m., KTEN (south-central and southeastern Oklahoma) Sundays-5 a.m., KWEM (Stillwater), Wednesdays-8:00 p.m., Fridays-7:00 p.m. and Sundays-8:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Sponsors sought for OKC trout
More than 650 kids and adults participated in a trout derby held January 12 at Dolese Youth Park Lake in northwest Oklahoma City. Organizers hope the event's success will lead to annual corporate sponsorships to fund next year's two-month long trout season.
According to Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), the popularity of the event showed how important fishing opportunities are within metro areas.
"It turned out to be a nice day, but when the event started the temperature was still in the 30s. Despite the chill, there were hundreds of kids eager to go fishing at 8 a.m.," said Erickson.
"Many families I spoke with said this was their first time to trout fish, even though there are numerous places to trout fish around the state. I think this proves that if you have a quality fishing opportunity close to home, it attracts new people who may not travel very far to experience the same opportunity. I also asked people if they would like to see the trout season continue next January and February. The response was a unanimous, yes!"
Beginning January 1, 2002, the ODWC along with the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department established the special trout season, which runs through February 28. Throughout the special season approximately 10,000 trout will be stocked into the lake. Trout require cold water temperatures and angler surveys indicate that the vast majority of trout will be caught before water temperatures become too warm for the fish to survive.
Both ODWC and the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department officials say that the program is already a huge success, but that funding assistance is needed to have a trout season in 2003.
"Of course kids under 16 can fish for free, but adults (ages 16-62) who fish at Dolese have to have a state fishing license and a Oklahoma City fishing permit," said Wendel Whisenhunt, Director of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department. "We would love to offer free trout fishing again next year. I think this is going to be an important event for the families in the Oklahoma City area. Therefore, we are seeking sponsorships to keep the program going."
Erickson added that while Dolese Youth Park Lake already offers good fishing for sunfish and catfish, rainbow trout offer a unique opportunity for people to enjoy the park during the winter months.
"Rainbow trout are ideal for stocking into a small lake like Dolese. They are relatively easy to catch even when it's cold outside. Dolese Youth Park is a busy place during the spring and summer with sports and family picnics, but it's fairly quiet in the winter. The fun of catching a trout, however, has people coming to enjoy the area even in the dead of winter," said Erickson.
ODWC and OKC Parks and Recreation officials have a goal of raising $10,000 to purchase trout for the 2003 season. For additional information about the program, contact the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department (405/297-2338), or the ODWC Fisheries Division (405/521-3721).
Changes coming for controlled hunts
This spring, hunters applying for the Wildlife Department's controlled hunts will notice a number of significant changes, including provisions designed to spread out hunter opportunity and a $5 per person application fee.
One of the most significant changes for the 2002 Controlled Hunts Program is that each hunter who applies must pay a $5 Controlled Hunts Application Fee. The fee is required of all applicants, including lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license holders. According to Melinda Sturgess-Streich, chief of administration for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the fee was authorized during the past legislative session.
"Based upon current numbers of applicants, the new fee won't result in significant revenue to the Department, however it will greatly offset the rising costs for administering the program," Sturgess-Streich said. "Upon applying for their first hunt category, each hunter will be assessed the $5 Controlled Hunts Application Fee. The annual fee will enable a hunter to apply for one or multiple categories for different species."
Other significant changes for this year's drawing involve combining all archery, muzzleloader, deer gun and nonambulatory deer hunts into one general deer category. The Department also has implemented a progressive draw, whereby the elk hunts are drawn first, then antelope, and then deer. If an applicant is selected for an elk hunt, they earn preference points in the antelope and deer categories (if they applied for those categories) but are not eligible to draw either of those hunts.
"Over the years, we've heard lots of complaints from hunters who have never been drawn for a Controlled Hunt," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Department. "Knowing that the odds for some of the popular elk and antelope hunts are 1 in 100 or even 1 in 200, it is to be expected that people might get upset when their neighbor gets drawn for not only an elk hunt, but also two deer hunts. The progressive draw won't allow that to happen anymore, which will spread out the most sought-after hunts among more people."
For a number of years, hunters who apply for certain categories but do not successfully draw a permit have been awarded preference points. Within Oklahoma's preference system, hunters with the most preference points have greater chances of being drawn, but the system does not guarantee that those with the most points get drawn - only that their odds improve. In fact, first-time applicants with no preference points can get drawn over those with many points.
According to Peoples, hunters who have previously applied for the various deer categories will carry over their highest preference point total to the new deer category. In other words, if a hunter had one point in the archery and five in muzzleloader category, they will have five points in the new combined deer category.
On-line applying will again be offered, but hunters will need to have their credit card available in order to pay the $5 fee over the Internet. To avoid problems, hunters should decide to apply for all their hunt categories either online or by mail, but not both. Controlled Hunts Application booklets, which will contain complete details on applying, should be available by mid March.
The on-line application system, available through the Department's official Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com, should be operational at the same time. The deadline for applications is tentatively set for May 3, 2002.
Sardis & McGee Creek top bass tourney lakes
Besides logging trucks, vehicles towing bass boats are the most popular things on wheels around the small southeastern town of Daisy. Located a short drive from Daisy are Sardis and McGee Creek lakes-top bass fishing destinations.
Sardis Lake has rebounded in popularity with bass anglers to levels approaching it's reputation of the mid 1980s. McGee Creek Lake has for many years been a mecca for trophy largemouth and also good numbers of bass. A recent report, compiled by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) showed Sardis and McGee Creek as the state's top bass tournament fishing lakes for 2001.
"Since 1994, our Fisheries Division has cooperated with bass fishing clubs and tournament organizations to collect data on bass fishing throughout the state," said Gene Gilliland, ODWC fisheries biologist. "Last year we received 703 tournament reports from 47 different Oklahoma lakes. Through tournament report cards, fisheries biologists collect such information as the percent of anglers who catch at least one fish during the tournament, the average number of bass anglers caught during an eight-hour day, the average weight of bass that were caught in each tournament, the number of bass caught that exceed five pounds and the average weights of winning stringers among all tournaments held on a specific lake.
"After analysis of several different parameters, Sardis ranked number one overall with McGee Creek placing second. These two lakes have a history of producing trophy fish due to the high percentage of Florida genes in their bass populations, but they are producing good numbers of bass as well."
Perennial bass producers, Hudson, Grand and Eucha round out the top five bass tournament destinations for 2001. Hudson and Grand lakes produced the highest average winning weights and Eucha ranked high in the number of bass caught per day."
Gilliland said overall bass fishing success declined slightly in 2001. The average tournament had a catch of 49 bass that weighed an average of 99.5 pounds compared to 51 bass that weighed 119.95 pounds in 2000.
"Our tournament results confirmed that bass fishing in 2001 was down, but it is definitely not out," said Gilliland. "Numbers of bass caught, the average sized of bass and the average winning weights were down less than 20 percent from long-term levels.
Gilliland said record cold winter weather, unusual water level fluctuations and the Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) might have all played roles in the decline of bass fishing success in 2001.
"What was apparent from the 2001 results were lower numbers of large bass. While our electrofishing surveys confirmed this, we found that numbers of "average" sized bass were as abundant as they've been in many years. We expect bass fishing to rebound to normal levels in just a year or two. The future looks positive for bass fishing in Oklahoma."
To get more information about the 2001 Annual Report of Oklahoma Bass Tournaments, log onto: http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/basstourn.htm
Ranked by "Fishing Quality Indicators" from lakes or more tournament reports.
Per Bass
|Number of
Bass Caught
Per Day
|Hours of
Fishing Per
Bass > 5 lbs.
First Place
|McGee Creek 81
|Oologah 2.58
|Konawa 2.71
|Sardis 1.9
|Hudson 14.60
|Texoma 76
|Keystone 2.48
|McGee CK 2.11
|Oologah 2.3
|Grand 14.39
|McGee CK
|Grand 72
|Hudson 2.46
|Arbuckle 1.81
|Arbuckle 2.8
|Sardis 13.37
|Eucha 70
|Greenleaf 2.40
|Eucha 1.78
|Eucha 3.4
|Texoma 13.34
|Kerr 67
|Sardis 2.36
|Guthrie 1.29
|Greenleaf 4.1
|Eufaula 12.44
|Murray 65
|Webb Falls 2.31
|Greenleaf 1.25
|Murray 4.7
|McGee Ck 11.87
|Eufaula 63
|Grand 2.30
|Oologah 1.23
|Hudson 4.8
|Keystone 11.63
|Hudson 63
|Ft. Gibson 2.21
|Kerr 1.17
|McGee Ck 5.1
|Kerr 11.62
|Keystone 62
|Kerr 2.17
|Tenkiller 1.10
|Ft. Gibson 5.2
|Webb Falls 10.82
|Konawa 61
|Eufaula 2.09
|Murray 1.09
|Keystone 5.8
|Chickasha 10.62
|Sardis 61
|Texoma 2.08
|Keystone 1.06
|Chickasha 6.3
|Greenleaf 10.27
|Webb Falls 59
|Skiatook 2.05
|Grand 1.03
|Guthrie 6.6
|Eucha 9.79
|Arbuckle 56
|Eucha 1.97
|Texoma 1.01
|Grand 6.8
|Ft. Gibson 9.67
|Oologah 56
|Guthrie 1.95
|Chickasha 0.94
|Skiatook 7.9
|Arbuckle 9.27
|Webb Falls
|Chickasha 54
|Tenkiller 1.78
|Sardis 0.93
|Webb Falls 10.8
|Tenkiller 8.64
|Ft. Gibson
|Tenkiller 51
|Arbuckle 1.57
|Eufaula 0.87
|Kerr 12.6
|Murray 8.63
|Ft. Gibson 50
|Murray 1.55
|Webb Falls 0.80
|Eufaula 15.8
|Oologah 7.88
|Greenleaf 46
|McGee Ck 1.41
|Hudson 0.74
|Texoma 27.0
|Skiatook 6.87
|Skiatook 38
|Chickasha 1.39
|Ft.Gibson 0.69
|Tenkiller 35.4
|Guthrie 4.23
|Guthrie 34
|Konawa 0.89
|Skiatook 0.55
|Konawa 40.0
|Konawa 4.20
|Claremore 41
|Murray 1.45
|Webber Falls 0.71
|Broken Bow 330
|Ellsworth 7.31
|Webber Falls
|Guthrie 25
|McGee Creek 1.26
|Sardis 0.68
|Webbers Falls 355
|Guthrie 5.115
Drifting live bait catches big hybrids
Since they were introduced to Oklahoma reservoirs beginning in 1977, hybrid striped bass have become a favorite sportfish of a growing number of anglers, particularly those who know how to drift fish from boats. In many hybrid lakes, drifting live bait such as shad, minnows, gold fish or small sunfish has become the preferred method for catching the hard fighting brutes.
Hybrid striped bass are cultured in state fish hatcheries by crossbreeding male white bass with female striped bass. The resulting offspring are best known for their rapid growth and hard-fighting ability. They can attain weights of six to seven pounds by three years of age and 18 to 20 pounds by eight to nine years of age.
"Hybrids are a valuable put, grow and take sportfish in lakes with large shad populations but with marginal habitat for striped bass and white bass," said Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Lakes like Konawa, Altus-Lugert, Canton and Waurika are quietly gaining a reputation for outstanding hybrid angling at certain times of year."
Paul Hollister caught the current state record hybrid in 1997 from Altus-Lugert Lake. The big fish weighed 23 pounds, 4 ounces. Other lakes stocked with hybrids include Optima, Ft. Supply, Tom Steed, Overholser, Grand, Heyburn, Atoka, Ft. Cobb, Salt Plains, and Ellsworth.
Drift fishing with live bait is going to be covered in an upcoming episode of "Outdoor Oklahoma" on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sunday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m. Husband and wife team Terry and Sheila Crissman fished late last spring on Waurika Lake and caught several bragging sized hybrids. Anglers with Internet access can get a sneak preview of the Crissmans' biggest hybrid photos by logging onto: www.simplynet.net/tcrissman/default.htm.
Another topic for the upcoming Outdoor Oklahoma episode includes an update on the southeast Oklahoma black bear research project. Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting; and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can be seen on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Oklahoma can also be seen on the following television stations: KSBI Network (greater OKC metro area), Mondays-5:00 p.m., Thursdays-10: 30 p.m., Saturdays-1:30 p.m., KTEN (south-central and southeastern Oklahoma) Sundays-5 a.m., KWEM (Stillwater), Wednesdays-8:00 p.m., Fridays-7:00 p.m. and Sundays-8:00 p.m.
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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former lawmaker from Illinois and the last Republican left in President Obama's first-term Cabinet, announced Tuesday he was stepping down once a replacement was confirmed.
Among those mentioned as a possible successor is Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, whose second and final term ends June 30. He has sought to establish himself as a national leader on transportation and made improving L.A.'s transit system a cornerstone of his tenure.
Villaraigosa played a key role in crafting a provision in last year's federal transportation bill designed to speed up projects around the country, including in Los Angeles. He was also one of the most prominent Latino supporters for Obama, who has been under pressure to appoint Latinos to his Cabinet. The former California Assembly speaker was chairman of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., last summer.
The mayor is traveling in South Korea; his office said he could not be reached for comment about the opening.
A longtime ally and another former Assembly speaker, Fabian Nuñez, would not confirm whether Villaraigosa had been approached about a Cabinet position but said he believed the mayor would, if one was offered, serve his full term.
"He has his two feet solidly placed on the ground," Nuñez said, adding that Villaraigosa feels he would "have an obligation to finish out his term as mayor. That's first and foremost."
The White House declined to discuss potential Cabinet nominees, but former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm also has been mentioned as a replacement. Like Villaraigosa, Granholm was a key surrogate for Obama and a speaker at the last Democratic convention.
In a note to department staff, LaHood said he would remain until he was officially replaced to ensure "a smooth transition for the department and all the important work we still have to do."
The former seven-term congressman from Peoria, Ill., has led the department since 2009, but stated in 2011 that he did not plan to serve in the president's second term and would retire from public service. The president has another Republican on deck for his second term — former Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, whom Obama has nominated to lead the Pentagon. The other Republican in Obama's first-term Cabinet, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left in 2011.
Despite his party affiliation, LaHood's views were often out of step with those of his former Republican colleagues, and his appointment did little to boost the president's standing with the opposition.
In his note, LaHood named among his top accomplishments his work to reduce distracted driving and combat pilot fatigue. He also listed his support for high-speed rail and more than $50 billion spent on transportation projects as part of the president's stimulus measure, a program reviled by Republicans, who see it as an example of wasteful federal spending.
"We helped jump-start the economy and put our fellow Americans back to work," LaHood wrote. "Our achievements are significant."
In an interview, LaHood said the biggest battle for his successor would not be over policy but money. The new secretary will have to find a way to fund highway construction and maintenance when the federal 18.4-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax isn't bringing in as much as it used to because vehicles are more fuel-efficient. There is strong opposition to raising the tax, which was last increased in 1993.
LaHood had pushed a five-year transportation funding bill, but had to settle for a two-year bill.
"The funding is the big question. Everyone knows what needs to be done in transportation in America. But the debate will be how to pay for it," LaHood said. "The American people are way, way ahead of the politicians on this. They're ready to have their potholes fixed … and they know it takes resources."
Richard Simon in Washington, Jon Hilkevitch in Chicago and Cathleen Decker in Los Angeles contributed to this report.


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December 31, 2008
When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Superior Court moved for summary judgment contending that the superior court enjoyed discretionary immunity against suits for employment discrimination under the FEHA when selecting candidates for commissioner positions. The trial court agreed.
The appellate court, however, reversed the trial court's decision finding that governmental discretionary immunity does not apply to employment discrimination actions under FEHA against public entities as employers.
The Tort Claims Act sets forth specific public employee immunities. Government Code Section 820.2, sometimes referred to as the "discretionary act immunity," states: "Except as otherwise provided by statute, a public employee is not liable for an injury resulting from his act or omission where the act or omission was the result of the exercise of the discretion vested in him, whether or not such discretion be abused."
Government Code Section 815.2(b) states: "Except as otherwise provided by statute, a public entity is not liable for an injury resulting from an act or omission of an employee of the public entity where the employee is immune from liability."
The question was whether the discretionary act immunity for public employees, when read together with Section 815.2(b), provided the superior court "as an entity" with immunity from FEHA claims based on the discretionary acts of its judiciary in selecting appointees for commissioner positions.
Because the FEHA defines the term "employer" as including "the state or any political or civil subdivision of the state, and cities …." the court believed the Legislature intended to subject public entities to liability for violations of FEHA. Therefore, it was a "clear indication of legislative intent that Section 820.2 and Section 815.2(b) immunity be withdrawn."Sayar Fausto, LLP
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Obama loses mainstream media support as Benghazi, IRS, AP scandals grow
Brushfire season has come early to Washington. The Obama administration had been trying to stamp out persistent complaints over Benghazi. On Friday, a second fire broke out as we found the IRS lied and deliberately targeted conservative groups for special investigation.
As the IRS fire burned out of control, Fire Chief Obama tried to put out the Benghazi inferno by attacking the GOP.
It was too late.
Then, a third blaze caught everyone – especially the media – off guard. The poorly named Justice Department "used a secret subpoena to obtain two months of phone records for Associated Press reporters and editors without notifying the news organization," reported NBC News.
The same administration that caught heat for lying to journalists about editing the Benghazi talking points also is investigating journalists.
That's when it's not investigating Tea Party groups, pro-Israel Jewish groups, businesses and just about everybody else.
The Washington Post explains such "subpoenas of records from news organizations must be approved personally by the attorney general." In other words, this attack on press freedom goes all the way to Eric Holder.
All three networks hit hard on the IRS Monday, with NBC calling it "damage control" and "IRS firestorm." Both NBC and CBS covered the attack on the very people who were reporting the other scandals.
Seven of the top 10 newspapers had at least one Obama disaster on their front page Tuesday. There was so much "Scandal," you expected Kerry Washington to show up. The IRS fiasco was on all seven, with The Chicago Tribune's headline "IRS Scandal Growing" reflecting a typical sentiment.
The nation's top two political papers – The Washington Post and New York Times – both had multiple stories. The Post devoted two stories to the IRS and another to the AP fiasco. The Times had one story each. The IRS stories showed the probes "reached the highest levels of the agency in May 2012" – six months before the election.
Our besieged president led USA Today. The paper had a worried picture of Obama responding to both the IRS and Benghazi scandals. The headline read: "UNDER FIRE: Scrutiny of reporters adds to administration's woes." The paper ran two stories beneath it – a Q&A about the first two scandals and another story on the "AP phone records."
Obama is rapidly became the butt of jokes. Big time lefty Jon Stewart devoted 10 minutes of his program to the scandals, repeatedly dropping a bleeped F-bomb in frustrated response to both the IRS scandal and the AP investigation. David Burge, the funniest man on the Internet, joked on Twitter: "And now I think we all know why Obama picked Biden as VP." And Jay Leno led off his show with several digs at the president.
Forget Gate 1 (Benghazi – horrific and deadly), Gate 2 (Nixonian – even down to the language used) and focus on Gate 3. This one is so bad that the liberal, pro-Obama Huffington Post ran headlines like "ASSOCIATED MESS!" and my current favorite "DOJ WTF." Since Obama is taking us back to the Nixon era, I'll paraphrase LBJ. If Obama has lost HuffPo, he's lost. Period.
Now, HuffPo and the rest of the media are fickle and still love Obama. But this fits a pattern of anti-media attacks and deception.
It appears journalists have temporarily noticed.
AP President and CEO Gary B. Pruitt wrote a scathing letter to Holder saying "there can be no possible justification" for what his department gathered. "We regard this action by the Department of Justice as a serious interference with AP's constitutional rights to gather and report the news," he continued.
I can see him being upset. But don't act so surprised. The Obama administration has been at war with the media since before it was elected the first time. Obama kicked three reporters off the campaign plane in 2008 because their papers backed his opponent.
He followed that with an endless crusade against conservative media or any who criticized him. The administration went after Fox News, Drudge, Tea Party inspiration Rick Santelli and even liberal CNBC host Jim Cramer.
A full-scale spat with the press corps led sometime sane Helen Thomas to compare the administration to Nixon. (Ah, there's that Nixon guy again.) Obama stayed aloof from the press and his agencies shut them out.
The federal government locked out the press from the disastrous BP oil spill – so much so that CBS, Associated Press, Mother Jones and The Times-Picayune all complained.
And that's only the highlights.
The press can no longer say the Obama scandals are a case of smoke but no fire because they are getting burned, too. There's a hellacious amount of fire and it's spreading.
If Obama can't contain it, the fires will merge into one mighty conflagration – and light up just how awful his administration has been to the press and opponents.


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Earlier this month, the Ravens signed linebacker Rolando McClain to a no-risk, one-year deal with a $700,000 base salary. None of the money is guaranteed, which means there will be no skin off owner Steve Bisciotti's wallet if McClain is cut in the wake of his latest arrest.
When the Ravens rolled the dice on Rolando, many assumed he was placed on a one-strike arrangement. Now that the count is 0-1, it's time to see whether the Ravens had indeed warned McClain that one false move will get him fired.
Since McClain has fewer than four years of NFL service, his new contract would be exposed to waivers, meaning that any other team could give him a third chance at the kind of low price he was willing to give the Ravens for a chance to join the defending champions.
If no one claims McClain, the rocky NFL tenure of a 2010 top-10 pick could be over.


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Lawyers James Holmes have offered to have him plead guilty and serve the rest of his life in prison to avoid the death penalty. Three Wyoming hay producers from Wheatland have placed in the top five in the alfalfa hay division at the 2013 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge. Doug Randall has the story. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.


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Claire Smedley, a British mother of three who happens to also possess Great Britain's largest breasts, is terrified her massive knockers will kill her relationship with her current boyfriend and father of her children.
You may ask, why would big boobs kill a relationship with a heterosexual, red-blooded male? The answer is pretty simple -- these knockers have a history of relationship ruin; they almost literally killed her ex.
Three years ago when Claire was 27, her ex-boyfriend Mark nearly died when she suffocated him with her 40LL breasts, which at the time weighed more than 15 pounds each. Claire said, "Usually, he loved being smothered by them, and on this occasion, he started flailing around wildly. But I assumed it was because he was so excited, so I kept going. A few minutes later, I noticed he'd stopped moving."
By that time, Mark, also 27, was still and not breathing. Claire panicked and was on the verge of calling emergency officials when Mark began to cough and sat up dazed and confused. However, the damage to the relationship had been done. The near-death experience caused Mark to fear sex with Smedley and after three months, they split.
Ms. Smedley claims her unusually high estrogen levels are what caused her boobs to grow way out of proportion; they've also caused her to have an extremely high sex drive. Her current partner Chris says she demands sex at least 5x a day. Chris also stated that while he loves her large breasts, he's a bit fearful of them as well.
"Chris loves being smothered by my boobs, but I'm always on my guard after what happened last time. Once he's had enough he'll tap by leg and I'll get off. It's nice to know he appreciates them, but I won't let things go too far."
Claire's massive hooters are not a total detriment, since she has now used them as a career path -- she's taken to modeling topless for several websites. Claire has participated in 10 topless photo shoots so far, and has plans to go on a topless tour of Europe, where she thinks she can make serious money showing off her wares. Her wares, by the way, have now grown to a whopping 40MMM size and weigh over 35 pounds each. Energizer boobies: They keep growing, and growing...
Claire's boobs continue to grow as does her loving relationship with Chris. All we can say is thank goodness for breast friends.


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How far is too far in writing?
I've read some pretty disturbing books. Horror writers Ed Lee and Jack Ketchum are known for not pulling punches, and their prose is often gag-inducing.
Bret Easton Ellis gained notoriety for American Psycho, and for good reason--it was revolting. Samuel Delaney almost destroyed his award-winning sci-fi career writing about the reprehensible anti-hero Hogg.
Books about racism (The Turner Diaries), illegal information (Anarchist's Cookbook, How to be a Hitman), and sadism (Justine, still as disturbing as it was a hundred years ago) push and then step over the boundaries of what is considered acceptable.
Yet there is something attractive about being a literary bad boy. About being able to shock using words.
Have you ever gone too far in your own writing? Is there a such thing as too far? What are things that shouldn't ever be written about? Are there any?
I'm bringing it up because the new issue of the wonderful online magazine Hardluck Stories is now available. The editor of this issue approached me, asking for a horrific crime story.
How horrific? I asked.
As horrific as you can make it.
So I gave him one.
I'm not a fan of purple prose, especially when describing blood and guts. So I tried to write a disturbing story without any description at all.
THE CONFESSION has no exposition, no speaker attribution, no description. It's all dialog.
But don't let that fool you. This isn't for the faint of heart. You've been warned.
Check it out for free at www.hardluckstories.com.
And then ask yourself---how far would you take your own writing?
Added Disclaimer: I'm serious about the warning! This isn't like my other stuff. It's really ugly. If words have the power to offend you, don't read it!
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