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Deer gun season coming soon – take a hunter education class now
Cedar control plan important to maintain healthy quail populations
Free replacement hunter education cards offered at wildlifedepartment.com
Youth waterfowl hunts hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
New partner joins Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area
At its October meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission unanimously approved a land access agreement with J.M. Huber Corporation, a private forest investment company, to maintain public recreational access to 4,440 acres of the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
The property was previously enrolled by the John Hancock Company and will remain a part of the Honobia Creek WMA. The cooperative agreement allows continued public access by hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers to the timber lands under the existing Land Access Fee permit. Established in 1996, all revenues generated by the Land Access Fee permit are used exclusively in the management of Honobia Creek and Three Rivers wildlife management areas, both of which are privately owned WMAs made available to the public through special agreements.
"Although managed for timber production, the J.M. Huber Corporation is dedicated to enhancing Honobia Creek WMA's fish and wildlife resources and providing quality public recreation," said Dan Lewia, management forester for the J.M. Huber Corporation. "Together, the J.M. Huber Corporation and the Wildlife Department will work to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and provide additional hunting and fishing opportunities."
Using Land Access Fee revenue, the Wildlife Department will coordinate with the J.M. Huber Corporation for various projects including the construction of wildlife watering ponds, establishment of forest openings, planting of supplemental food crops for wildlife and improving hunting opportunities. Land Access Fee revenue is also used to develop camping areas, conduct winter prescribed burns, and improve roads that access popular hunting and fishing areas. By purchasing a Land Access Fee $16 (Oklahoma residents) or $25 (non-residents), the Honobia Creek Wildlife Management Area offers year-round recreation for the entire family.
Also at their October meeting, Jontie Aldrich, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Tulsa Office, provided Commissioners with an informational presentation on the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, a cooperative habitat conservation effort. Since the voluntary program was initiated in the state in 1991, it has helped fund more than 800 projects in Oklahoma totaling more than 23,000 acres. In 2005, the program provided $75,000 for on-the-ground conservation work in the state. The projects range in scope from small wetland restorations to expansive cedar removal projects to elementary outdoor classrooms.
Aldrich presented Wildlife Department Director Greg Duffy with a plaque in honor of his support of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
"Greg Duffy is one of the top state wildlife directors and his dedication to the wildlife resources and willingness to overcome any obstacles has been a critical component of the success off this program in Oklahoma," Aldrich told the Commission.
In other business, Commissioners recognized eight different Department employees who have served at least 20 years each.
The following employees were recognized for their service to the Department:
Kim Erickson, fisheries division chief, for 35 years;
David Foltz, state game warden stationed in Garfield County, for 25 years;
Steve Loveland, state game warden station in Mayes County, for 25 years;
Bill Hobbs, state game warden stationed in Delaware County, for 25 years;
Harry Steele, state game warden stationed in Beckham County, for 25 years;
Jeff Brown, state game warden supervisor stationed in Nowata County, for 20 years;
Jerry Henry, state game warden stationed in Sequoyah County, for 20 years; and
Joe Hemphill, southeast region wildlife supervisor, for 30 years.
Also at the meeting, the Commission voted to withdraw the agency's retirement funds from the ING Corporation and invest those funds with the Bank of Oklahoma.
In other business, the Commission also passed an emergency rule which exempts areas that have been enclosed in a high fence for more than 10 years from the requirement to conduct a deer drive and animal tagging requirements before the property is re-licensed to a new owner. Once the area is approved as a commercial hunt area all current regulations will remain in place.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department, and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The next scheduled Commission meeting is November 7 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City at 9:00 a.m.
Wildlife Department employees honored for years of service
If it is true that wisdom comes with experience, then the employees of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are some of the smartest folks around.
At its October meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized eight different Department employees who have collectively served sportsmen and the state's fish and wildlife resources for more than 200 years. Wildlife Department employees are some of the longest tenured employees of any state agency.
"Our Department is only as good as our employees," said Director Greg Duffy. "We are blessed with so many hardworking and talented employees who share a common passion for the outdoors. It makes it a pleasure to come to work, and I think that is why so many have been with the Wildlife Department for so many years.
While there are many other Wildlife Department employees who have served at least 20 years, the following employees were recognized for their service to the Department at the Commission's October meeting:
Kim Erickson, fisheries division chief, for 35 years;
David Foltz, state game warden stationed in Garfield County, for 25 years;
Steve Loveland, state game warden station in Mayes County, for 25 years;
Bill Hobbs, state game warden stationed in Delaware County, for 25 years;
Harry Steele, state game warden stationed in Beckham County, for 25 years;
Jeff Brown, state game warden supervisor stationed in Nowata County, for 20 years;
Jerry Henry, state game warden stationed in Sequoyah County, for 20 years; and
Joe Hemphill, southeast region wildlife supervisor, for 30 years.
Also at their October meeting, Jontie Aldrich, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Tulsa Office, presented Director Greg Duffy with a plaque in honor of his contributions to the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
"Greg Duffy is one of the top state wildlife directors and his dedication to the wildlife resources and willingness to overcome any obstacles has been a critical component of the success off this program in Oklahoma," Aldrich said.
Since the voluntary program was initiated in the state in 1991, it has helped fund more than 800 habitat restoration projects in Oklahoma totaling more than 23,000 acres. The projects range in scope from small wetland restorations to expansive cedar removal projects to elementary outdoor classrooms.
Third annual youth antlerless deer gun season set to open
Thousands of Oklahoma youth will soon head afield to participate in Oklahoma's third annual youth antlerless deer gun season October 14-16.
"The youth antlerless season is a great opportunity for kids to spend some quality time in a hunting blind with family and friends," said Colin Berg, education supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "I was lucky enough to see my step son harvest his first deer during the first youth antlerless gun season and it's an experience he and I will never forget."
Open to kids under 18 years of age, the special youth antlerless deer gun season was created to encourage youth to head into the woods and to provide additional opportunities to harvest antlerless deer.
Berg added that safety is the key to a good hunting season, so new and experienced hunters are encouraged to attend an upcoming hunter education course before heading afield.
Oklahoma law requires anyone under 16 years of age to successfully complete a hunter education course before hunting big game (deer, elk, antelope) with a centerfire rifle, shotgun with single rifled slug or muzzleloader. The law also requires that anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1972, upon reaching 16 years of age, must exhibit a hunter safety certificate from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation or a like certificate from another state to purchase or receive any Oklahoma hunting license. Hunters born after the above date, who purchased a lifetime license before they turned 16, must complete the course before they can actually begin hunting.
Below is a list of courses
currently scheduled before the youth antlerless season. If a phone number is
listed, then pre-registration is required:
Oct. 8 Cleveland 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cleveland Police Department
Oct. 8 Oklahoma City 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Omniplex, (405) 521-3855
Oct. 8 Poteau 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Civic Center
Oct. 8 Fairfax 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. First Baptist Church 201 S Main
Oct. 8 Grove 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Community Center
Oct. 8 Jenks 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. High School Building # 6 (918) 299-2334
Oct. 8 Pryor 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Northeast Tech Center
Oct. 8 Midwest City 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Home Study, Midwest City Library, (405) 732-4828
Oct. 8 Oakwood 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oakwood Community Center
Oct. 8 Arnett 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Arnett High School
Oct. 8 Frederick 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Great Plains Tech Center
Oct. 8 Kellyville 8 a.m.-6 :30 p.m. Creek Co. Fairgrounds
Oct. 8-9 Ft. Gibson 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. High School Cafeteria
Oct. 10-11 Goodwell 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Oklahoma Panhandle University, Hefley Hall, Rm 102
Oct. 10,11,13 Duncan 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Red River Tech center, Room 108
Oct. 10, 11, 13 Nowata 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (10th & 11th) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (13th) Nowata County Fairgrounds Must attend all three days
Oct. 11 Oklahoma City 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Home Study, H&H Gun Range (405) 947-3888
Oct. 11 Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Home Study, Bass Pro (405) 218-5200
Oct. 11 Jenks 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Home Study, ODWC Office (918) 299-2334
Oct. 12 Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Home Study, Bass Pro (405) 218-5200
Oct. 13 Jenks 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Home Study, ODWC Office (918) 299-2334
Hunters should pick up a copy of the "2005-2006 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for complete information on hunting seasons and hunter education requirements.
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
The Wildlife Department is accepting entries for the Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp design competition. The deadline to submit art is 4:30 p.m., October 28.
The American widgeon will be featured on the 2006-2007 stamp and all artists must depict this species, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical for the widgeon in Oklahoma. The winning art will be printed on the 2006-2007 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp, which is required of most waterfowl hunters.
Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, 6 1/2 inches high and 9 inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board 9 inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6 1/2-by-9. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but an acetate covering should be used to protect the art. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m., Oct. 28.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200 and 50 prints (special artist's proof editions) of the design if the Wildlife Department makes such a reproduction. The winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856.
Cedar control plan important to maintain healthy quail populations
The slow but steady invasion of cedar trees into native prairie has a very negative impact on Oklahoma's quail population, according to Mike Sams, the upland game bird biologist and quail program coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"Infestation of cedar is perhaps the best example of how Oklahoma's landscape has changed due to factors like urbanization and fire suppression," Sams said. "By the 1950's cedars had expanded to cover 1.5 million acres of Oklahoma rangeland. Today, Eastern red cedars have invaded approximately 10 million acres of rangeland."
According to Sams when cedar trees encroach on prairie habitat, bobwhite quail populations tend to decline. Cedars can have a whole host of negative impacts, particularly due to their risk of wildfires in rural and suburban settings. Cedar invasions can also be quite harmful to grassland bird species. Many of Oklahoma's grassland bird species are declining at a rate greater than bobwhite quail.
"Cedar control is an important part of a land management plan for both wildlife and livestock," Sams said. "It sounds simple, but the sooner you start to get a hold of the problem the better. Prescribed fire is one of the best and most efficient methods of not only removing existing cedar trees but also controlling the spread of new saplings. Mechanical removal is the most cost-effective option where cedars have grown too large to be killed by prescribed fire."
Landowners can receive technical assistance and may qualify for financial incentives for removing cedar trees. Those who would like more information about their cedar control options should contact a regional biologist by calling (405) 521-2739. Landowners can also contact their county's Natural Resource Conservation agent for more information.
Cutline: The slow but steady invasion of cedar trees into native prairie has a very negative impact on Oklahoma's quail population, according to Mike Sams, the upland game bird biologist and quail program coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.
Muzzleloader deer season opens Oct. 22
Oklahoma deer hunters are looking forward to Oct. 22 – the opening day of deer muzzleloader season across the state.
The statewide season runs Oct. 22-30, offering nine days of traditional-style hunting that harkens back to the early days of Oklahoma's hunting heritage. Hunting with a muzzleloading firearm offers a great chance for Oklahoma hunters to harvest a deer, and possibly a big buck. Additionally, cool breezes and fall colors make it a great time to be out in the woods.
Oklahomans are blessed with a wide variety of terrain that whitetail deer call home. Many of the more than 77 wildlife management areas in the state are open for all, or a portion of, the nine-day muzzleloader season. Regardless of where you go it is always a good idea to do some scouting before the season.
Hunters can do a little virtual scouting and never leave the comfort of home by logging onto wildlifedepartment.com. The Web site offers an award-winning digital wildlife management area atlas. And best of all it is free. In addition to detailed maps, sportsmen can find additional information such as camping locations and contact information for local biologists.
More than 100,000 hunters participated in the muzzleloader season last year. These hunters contributed significantly to the $909 million economic impact produced by all of Oklahoma's nearly 300,000 hunters according to the most recent economic impact a survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
For specific information regarding which areas are open to muzzleloader season, licenses, bag limits, blaze orange clothing requirements or legal firearms, consult the "2005 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" or log onto www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Free replacement hunter education cards offered at wildlifedepartment.com
Hunters who may have misplaced their hunter education card can print off a free replacement by logging onto the wildlifedepartment.com.
"One of the most common calls we receive are from people who have lost their hunter education card. It's always nice to be able to tell hunters they can get a replacement card for free off the Internet 24-hours a day," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
To print off a temporary card, go to the Department's home page (wildlifedepartment.com) and click "need a hunter education class or replacement card". Once on the Hunter Education page, individuals can click on, "print off replacement hunter ed card." Follow the directions by filling in the requested information; then clicking 'submit' and the card should appear on the screen.
"Hunters can print the card out and use it to get their licenses. It will be accepted by license vendors across the state and in other states as well. The information can also be useful if you want to request a permanent replacement card," Meek said.
If a card does not come up, the hunter can contact the Department's Information and Education Division at (405) 521-4636, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Department personnel will check the hunter education database to find a hunter's certification record. Those wanting a permanent plastic replacement card can receive one for $5 (check, cash, money orders or cashiers checks accepted) by visiting the Department's Oklahoma City headquarters or submitting a letter to: Attn: Replacement Hunter Education Card, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Letters must contain the hunter's name as it appeared on the original card, current address, birth date and student number if known. Those who do not know their student number should provide the date and location for the course they attended. They should also include a daytime phone number so additional information can be obtained if needed.
Youth waterfowl hunts hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma youngsters age 12 to 15 have an opportunity to apply for special controlled waterfowl hunts sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The hunts are designed to provide youth who do not have an adult mentor who waterfowl hunts an opportunity to experience the traditions of waterfowling.
"Taking young hunters afield is one of the most important things we can do to pass on our hunting heritage and a true appreciation for the waterfowl resource," said Mike O'Meilia, migratory game bird biologist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "There are just too many good opportunities to not make plans to take a young hunter this year. Whether you take a son or daughter or a neighbor's child out on one of the youth waterfowl weekend days that wouldn't otherwise have the chance to go, this can be a truly memorable experience."
Youth hunters will be randomly drawn from a list of applicants for each hunting area. Applicants must be 12 to 15 years of age, have proof of successfully completing a certified hunter education course, and have an adult guardian who can accompany them on the hunt.
A Wildlife Department employee will accompany each youth and their adult guardian for the controlled waterfowl hunt at one of several Department-managed areas. Only the youth hunter will be allowed to hunt.
Each youth applicant and their guardian may apply only once and must provide the following information on a 3x5 postcard to be eligible for the drawing: names, addresses, telephone numbers, youth's hunter education number, the name of the desired hunt location and two alternate hunt locations where they would like to hunt. The specific date of the hunt will be coordinated with successful applicants after the drawing.
Applications must be received by October 24, 2005, and should be mailed to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Youth Waterfowl Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Successful applicants will be notified by October 28, 2005.
The Wildlife Department will provide successful applicants the necessary nontoxic shotgun shells and a 20 gauge single shot shotgun will be available for use if the youth does not have his or her own shotgun.
2005-06 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Locations:
Altus-Lugert Lake
Canton Lake
Ft. Gibson Refuge
Ft. Cobb Lake Refuge
Okmulgee WMA
Vann's Lake
Wagoner County
Webbers Falls Refuge
Wister Lake Refuge
Whooping crane
population reaches record numbers
Last year was record-breaking for one of North America's rarest birds. For the first time in more than 100 years, the population of endangered whooping cranes surpassed 200 birds. A total of 217 whooping cranes completed the migration from breeding grounds in Canada to wintering grounds along the Texas Coast during the fall of 2004.
During the trek, 43 percent of that group appeared at Oklahoma's Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge throughout the fall and winter, according to biologists tracking the birds.
"That was the largest number ever recorded in one place during migration," said Mark Howery, natural resources biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The whooping cranes had a successful breeding season this spring, and nearly 30 young cranes are expected to be migrating with the adults this fall. With 230-plus leaving Canada, biologists expect an impressive number again in Oklahoma.
The whooping cranes should pass through the central one-third of the state between Oct. 20 and the first week of November.
"The cranes we see are part of the last remaining, self-sustaining population in the world," Howery said.
The population was down to 15 whooping cranes in 1941. All cranes that exist today are descendents from this original migratory population.
The Wildlife Department collects whooping crane sightings as part of a federal tracking program led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Report any sightings to the Department of Wildlife Conservation at (405) 521-4616. Please note date, location, number of birds, behavior (walking, flying), habitat, and physical description.
"Oklahoma's sportsmen account for over one-third of the state's whooping crane reports," Howery said.
Whooping cranes stand over five feet tall and are the tallest birds in North America. These cranes have a wingspan of over seven feet, are white in appearance, and have black legs and black wing tips. They have a red facial mask and long olive-drab bills.
They may be seen in wet agricultural fields or along river bottoms in small groups of two to six birds. They roost at night on mudflats and are often seen with flocks of sandhill cranes.
Keeping a lookout for whooping cranes is a high priority for Kelvin Schoonover, wildlife biologist at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area in Tillman County. Schoonover tracked five birds last fall a record for Hackberry Flat.
"They're usually here no longer than two to three weeks, but last year they arrived on Oct. 19 and stayed until the day before Thanksgiving," Schoonover said.
Schoonover also makes sure hunters visiting the area know when a whooping crane is present.
"Sandhill cranes and snow geese migrate here around the same time, and they can look a lot like the endangered birds. Hunters need to be very cautious when whooping cranes are in the area," he said.
Whooping cranes have not yet made an appearance at Hackberry Flat this year. However, sandhill cranes are beginning to arrive, which indicates whooping cranes are probably not far behind.
A total of 341 whooping cranes live today in the wild and 136 survive in captivity. In addition to the original migratory population, there are two smaller, human-established whooping crane populations in Florida.
Department seeks bass tournament information
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is once again seeking information from bass tournaments conducted over the last year. This information will be used to compile the 2005 Oklahoma Bass Tournament Report.
"The information we get each year from bass clubs and tournament organizers provides biologists with hundreds of thousands of hours of fishing data every year," said Gene Gilliland, senior fisheries biologist for the Department. "While this information is of critical importance to biologists as they make management decisions, anglers can also use the same data to help plan their next fishing trip."
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has gathered statewide data on competitive bass fishing for 11 years.
"Since we cannot conduct electrofishing surveys every year on every lake, tournament results allow our biologists to monitor bass populations between surveys," Gilliland said.
Bass clubs and tournament organizations may submit the results of their events to the Wildlife Department either via the postage-paid post cards they received from permitting authorities such as Grand River Dam Authority or the Corps of Engineers or they can submit the information directly to the Fisheries Research Lab in Norman via the Internet at www.fishlab.ou.edu/bass/tournament.htm.
The deadline for clubs to include their date in the 2005 report is Friday, November 11. Information from this year's tournaments will be compiled and those clubs submitting data will receive the 2005 Oklahoma Bass Tournaments Annual Report either by mail or e-mail.
To view the 2004 Oklahoma Bass Tournaments Annual Report log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com
Free digital atlases available for sportsmen
Since the first hunter threw the first spear at
a wooly mammoth, looking for a good hunting spot meant lots of walking and lots
of time in the woods. Later came bulky paper maps, but in recent years their
lack of detail and timeliness has caused them to go the way of the mammoths.
Hunters and fishermen now have access to digital aerial photos of hunting areas that their ancestors could only dream about. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's innovative digital atlas is available at wildlifedepartment.com, and it has revolutionized the way Oklahomans gather information about hunting or fishing opportunities.
"It is really just a fantastic tool. If you have never tried these digital atlases you are really missing out and the technology is very user friendly," said Rich Fuller, information supervisor of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
According to Fuller, when most people log on they first "play around" looking at aerial photos of their own backyard, but soon they are using many of the atlas tools.
"You can pull up detailed maps of any wildlife management areas with just a few clicks of the mouse, then you can use the measuring tool to measure the distance from the parking lot to a likely looking tree stand location or measure the acreage of a food plot or farm pond," Fuller said.
Fuller added that hyperlinks allow users access to a wide variety of information such as: game species present on the area, management practices used by the area biologist, local contact information, local fishing opportunities, as well as camp grounds and parking lots.
"The best piece of advice I could give to someone using the digital atlas for the first time is to read the directions. It only take about five minutes and you can learn about all the tools rather than just learning by trial by error," Fuller said.
Outdoor enthusiasts can log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com to see the maps for themselves.
hunters looking forward to upcoming seasons
The Oklahoma waterfowl season has already begun in the three panhandle counties, and hunters are keeping their eyes toward the skies anticipating the arrival of the migratory ducks and geese.
"Waterfowl biologists in the northern prairies and Canada reported good waterfowl reproduction this spring and more young ducks always contributes to a better hunting season," said Mike O'Meilia, migratory game bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Just like we say every year, one of the most important components to Oklahoma waterfowl hunting is weather. If we get timely rains and good strong cold fronts, it could be a great year to duck and goose hunt in Oklahoma."
The seasons and daily limits will be similar to last year, with most of the state enjoying a 74-day duck season and six-bird daily limit. However there were three changes made to the 2005-06 seasons.
First, there will be a 12-day mid season closure. In past years the closure, known commonly as the "split," has run only five days. Second, the daily limit on scaup will be reduced from three to two birds. And third, the daily limit on white-fronted geese will be reduced from two birds to one bird. These reductions were required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and were designed to ensure the long-term population health of these two species.
In zone 1 (most of northwest Oklahoma), the first half of the duck season will open Oct. 29 and run through Dec. 4, with the second half beginning Dec. 17 and running through Jan. 22, 2006. Be sure to see the regulations for specific zone boundaries. Pintail and canvasback season will open Oct. 29 and run through Dec. 4, and then re-open on Dec. 17 and run through Dec. 18. Youth waterfowl hunting days in zone 1 will be Oct. 22 and 23.\
In zone 2, the duck season will run from Nov. 5 through Dec. 4 and Dec. 17 through Jan. 29, 2005. Pintail and canvasback season will open Dec. 22 and run through Jan. 29.
Panhandle counties will offer the longest duck season. The panhandle counties opened on Oct. 8 and runs continuously through Jan. 11, 2006. Pintail and canvasback season opened Oct. 8 and runs through Nov. 15. Youth waterfowl dates for the panhandle will be Oct. 1 and 2.
Hunters will be allowed a daily limit of six ducks combined, no more than five of which can be mallards. Of those, only two mallards may be hens. Only two scaup, two wood ducks, two redheads may be included in the daily limit. There is a shortened season on pintails and canvasbacks with a daily limit of one pintail and one canvasback during the specified time period in each of the established duck seasons.
The statewide Canada goose season will run from Nov. 5 through Dec. 4 and Dec. 10 through Feb. 12, 2006. The daily limit will be three birds. The season for white-fronted geese will run Nov. 5 through Dec. 4 and Dec. 10 through Feb. 3, 2006. The daily bag limit is one. The regular season for light geese (snows, blues and Ross') will run Nov. 5 through Dec. 4 and Dec. 10 through Feb. 12. The daily bag limit is 20.
Sandhill crane season will be from Oct. 29 – Jan. 29, west of I-35 only. The daily limit will be three birds.
Hunters can log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com to check out the latest wetland status reports. Once the season begins, periodic waterfowl reports are also available at the Department's Web site.
Hunters who wish to participate in the waterfowl season must posses unless exempt. Waterfowl hunter must also obtain the following permits, unless exempt:
a resident or non-resident hunting license,
a 2005 Federal Duck Stamp,
a 2005 Oklahoma Waterfowl License,
a Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit and
a Harvest Information Program Permit
The federal duck stamp costs $15 and is available at U.S. Post Offices. Hunters pursuing sandhill cranes must also purchase a separate sandhill crane hunting permit.
Hunters should consult the "2005-06 Waterfowl Hunting Guide" for complete hunting regulations and license requirements. Waterfowl Guides are available at hunting and fishing license dealers statewide or hunters can obtain complete regulation information from the Wildlife Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Editors Note:
O'Meilia added that Oct.24 is the deadline for applying for the youth waterfowl hunts hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"These unique, fully-guided hunts are designed for youth ages 12-15 who do not have an adult mentor who waterfowl hunts," O'Meilia said. "It's a great opportunity to introduce a youngster to sport of waterfowling."
For more information or to learn how to apply for these hunts log on to wildlifedepartment.com or call (405) 424-0122.
Trout stocking in Lower Mountain Fork River Resumes
Trout stocking on the lower Mountain Fork River designated trout area below Broken Bow Lake will resume November 3, according to officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Trout stocking was temporarily suspended at the popular trout stream below Broken Bow Lake when fisheries personnel determined that water temperature was too warm for rainbow trout.
"The situation is much improved," said Paul Balkenbush, southeast region fisheries supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "We are finally seeing the cool weather that you would expect to have this time of year. We still need rain, but the water temperature situation is back where we need it to be."
The scheduled bi-weekly trout stockings at the lower Mountain Fork River will be resumed as scheduled beginning November 3. The trout that were not stocked due to the warm water situation will be added to the next three stocking trips.
"Anglers planning trips to the lower Mountain Fork River should have some excellent fishing over the coming months," Balkenbush said. "Our stocking numbers will increase 33 percent during November and part of December as we replenish those fish that should have been stocked during the suspension."
Anglers who want to view the trout stocking schedule can log on to Trout Stocking.
Anglers are reminded that everyone who fishes the 12-mile Lower Mountain Fork trout area are required to possess a trout license. Trout anglers ages 17 and under can purchase a youth trout license for $5; trout licenses for anglers 18 and older are $10. There are no exemptions from purchasing the trout license. Additionally, anglers must have a state fishing or combination license and if 18 or older they must possess the hunting and fishing legacy permit unless otherwise exempt. Residents age 17 or younger, or age 64 and older are exempt from the legacy permit. Non-residents age 13 and younger are also exempt.
Before visiting one of Oklahoma's trout areas, check the "2005 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" for complete regulations, as well as maps and additional information for each area.
Hackberry Flat receives important guests
One of North America's rarest birds, the whooping crane, was recently sighted at one of the continent's most unique wetlands – Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area.
"It's astounding to think as little as ten years ago, the chance of seeing a whooping crane in Oklahoma was incredibly low. You can still consider yourself lucky to see one here, but with their population continuing to increase, there's a greater chance of actually sighting one of these rare and magnificent birds," said Mark Howery, natural resources biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
A pair of whooping cranes made a stop at Hackberry Flat near Frederick last week and the possibility for more visits exists in coming weeks. Whooping cranes, which are endangered, stand nearly five feet tall, making them the tallest birds in North America. Whooping cranes have a wingspan of over seven feet, are white in appearance, and have black legs and black wing tips. They have a red facial mask and long olive-drab bills. Due to the location of the breeding grounds in Canada and the wintering grounds on the Texas Gulf Coast, whooping cranes only migrate through the western third of Oklahoma.
"This is a great time of year to come to Hackberry Flat. Not only can you see shorebirds, ducks and geese, you might even get a chance to see a whooping crane," Rod Smith, southwest region wildlife supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Smith urged birdwatchers to use caution if they get an opportunity to see the rare birds.
"It's very exciting to see whoopers, but it is important to remain a reasonable distance from them and give them the space they need. I try to keep a pair of binoculars handy so I can view them easily without disturbing them," Smith said.
Hackberry Flat is the state's largest depression wetland. Throughout most the 20th century, the area was not an oasis for migrating birds. The area was drained in the early part of the century when a massive, four-mile long ditch was created. However, the low spots still held water when it rained, which made farming very difficult on Hackberry Flat.
A massive restoration effort, which began in 1993, involved various corporations, businesses, and the City of Frederick in a partnership that also included state and federal agencies and non-profit conservation organizations. The Wildlife Department constructed nearly 40 miles of levees and ditches to form a honeycomb of large ponds, which allows some areas to be flooded.
Hackberry Flat encompasses more than 7,000 acres of prime migratory bird habitat. The area was featured in a recent issue of "Field and Stream" magazine as one of the top 25 public land hot spots in the U.S.; and called the area a "magnet for waterfowl."
Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area is also a popular place for sandhill crane hunters. The sandhill crane season opens statewide on Oct. 29, however on the Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area, the sandhill crane season begins on Nov. 5.
"Sandhill cranes and snow geese migrate here around the same time, and they can look a lot like whooping cranes. Hunters need to be very cautious when whooping cranes are in the area," said Kelvin Schoonover, wildlife biologist at Hackberry Flat for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
For tips on identifying whooping cranes and sandhill cranes, log on to www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/issues/SandhillCrane/SandhillCraneHunters.htm or turn to page four of the "2005 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide."
A designated primitive camping area is offered on the area. Both lodging and restaurants are available in Frederick. The Frederick Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (580) 335-2126.
For more information about the wildlife management area, call Kelvin Schoonover, the wildlife biologist at Hackberry Flat at (580) 335-5262.
Deer gun season coming soon – take a hunter education class now
If you have been procrastinating about taking a hunter education course, your time is about to run out. With deer gun season just a few weeks away, the opportunities to complete a hunter education class are dwindling by the day.
"We now have more hunter education options than ever before and we have worked hard to ensure that there is a class in every region of the state," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Statewide, there are 30 plus courses scheduled before the opening of deer gun season."
For a complete list of hunter education classes, sportsmen can call the Department's hunter education hotline 24 hours a day at (405) 521-4650 or log onto the Department's Website. All classes are free of charge.
"Although there are quite a few upcoming classes, this time of year classes can fill up fast, so I strongly encourage folks to attend the next class they can," Meek added.
Anyone under 16 years of age must successfully complete a hunter education course before hunting big game (deer, elk, antelope) during primitive firearm and gun seasons. The law also requires that anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1972, upon reaching 16 years of age, must exhibit a hunter education certificate from the Wildlife Department or a like certificate from another state to purchase or receive any Oklahoma hunting license.
Hunters born after the above date, who purchased a lifetime license before they turned 16, must complete a hunter education class before the can hunt big game with a firearm unless otherwise exempt. For complete information on hunting seasons and hunter education requirements, hunters should pick up a copy of the "2005 Oklahoma Hunting Guide."


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Finding a Breastfeeding-Friendly Prenatal Care Provider, Hospital, and Pediatrician
By Danielle Rigg, JD, CLC and Bettina Forbes, CLC
© 2009 Best for Babes Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
Make no mistake about it, breastfeeding is a team sport! You and your little babe(s) are the main attractions, but you definitely need star players around you to succeed! In the breastfeeding arena, this translates into enlisting knowledgeable help so that you have as smooth an experience as possible. This is what we refer to as assembling your "A-Team" and it's something that is critical for you to do while you are still pregnant. Sure, breastfeeding is a normal and instinctive behavior, but it is also a skill that both you and your baby need a bit of time and patience to master. (See our section "The Learning Curve.")
Getting off to a good start will help you avoid the "booby traps" and unnecessary troubles. (See our section "The Breastfeeding Booby Traps.") Your A-Team can get you to the starting line with a "can-do" attitude (essential!), help you hit your stride over any early bumps, and see you through to a rewarding finish (of your choice– not circumstances)! Sounds a whole lot better than showing up for the race of your life in flip flops, without any training under your belt, right?
A General "Rule of Thumb" to find most supportive A-Team:
The fastest way to connect yourself with the medical professionals in your community who will deliver when it comes to breastfeeding is to ask someone who daily interacts with and/or supports breastfeeding mothers — your local La Leche League leader (type your zipcode into www.llli.org), a lactation consultant (type your zipcode into www.ilca.org, www.breastfeeding.com), a labor or postpartum doula (type your zipcode into www.dona.org), or a childbirth educator. These women deal with birth and breastfeeding every day, helping new moms walk this path over and over again. They have seen the trials and the triumphs and, therefore, they usually know exactly which OB and Pediatrician to choose if you want great breastfeeding support. Plan B: If you can't get in touch with any of these people, then you at least need to know which questions to ask when you do your interviewing. (See below.) Well, you ask, what's wrong with trusting the recommendation of a good friend, or selecting a doctor on your own? You can. But we are interested in helping you escape the "booby traps"! And one of those traps is winding up with a doctor who really doesn't do more than pay "lip service" to "breast is best" while women in his practice struggle through all sorts of problems and eventually give up nursing! We want you to know the sad reality that too many doctors are undereducated about nursing and/or they are too squeezed for time to deal with breastfeeding issues so that you don't wind up not getting the help you are expecting from the person whom you expect it most. (For more on identifying physicians who are not supportive, see Dr. Newman's handout. If you are going to rely on the advice of a friend, make sure it is someone who breastfed successfully with the help of the physician she is recommending. Not someone, who succeeded despite the poor breastfeeding help she received or someone who pitched it in early because of that lack of help.
Having said all that, there are some excellent care providers out there who can give you the breastfeeding support you need. If you can't shortcut the search for your A-Team by contacting some of the new mother folks we mentioned above, click on each heading below for our guide on picking out each member of your A-Team and the questions to ask.
1. Find an Excellent Prenatal Care Provider: Selection Guide. Your Ob/Gyn, Family Doctor or Midwife who you will see for prenatal care, is the first line in helping you succeed. Why? First of all, studies show that "women who receive early, comprehensive breastfeeding instruction and guidance are more likely to breastfeed for at least three months and to enjoy the experience from the start." (Guise, JM, Palda V, Westhoff C, et al., The effectiveness of primary care-based interventions to promote breastfeeding: systematic review and meta-analysis for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Family Medicine 2003; 1 (2); 70-8.) A prenatal care provider who is knowledgeable and encouraging about breastfeeding can, therefore, start the conversation with you while you are pregnant, discuss any reservations you might have, give you the pointers you need to succeed, or at least be able to point you in the right direction of help. Secondly, a great doctor/midwife knows that how you birth will impact how well (or not) early breastfeeding goes: Research shows that babies who are born after scheduled inductions and c-sections, (Dewey et al, 2003) who are the product of forced extractions (forceps and vacuums) and heavily medicated labors, (Hall et al, 2002), often have a difficult start at nursing, (Smith, 2007), which can adversely impact how long breastfeeding continues. Of course, these interventions are sometimes necessary, and the breastfeeding challenges they may present can be overcome with extra support. (See our "Fast Facts" section for more on Common Breastfeeding Problems; for more on the birth process watch Ricki Lake's video, The Business of Being Born.) For the Prenatal Care Provider: Best for Babes Selection Guide, click here.
2. Find a Baby-Friendly™ or Breastfeeding-Supportive Hospital. Want success? Go where there is a track record for it! If you have ruled out giving birth at home or at a birth center that is known to support breastfeeding, the hospital you choose (and where you live), can determine the kind of breastfeeding help you will get. Unfortunately, only 4% –yes, that's four percent–of U.S. hospitals are certified as Baby-Friendly™, which means they agree to implement policies and practices which are proven to result in a high rate of breastfeeding success. (Click here to find a Baby Friendly USA hospital). If a Baby-Friendly hospital is not an option, arm yourself with information: find out about your hospital's breastfeeding track-record and the kind of lactation help available–see our Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Hospital . The CDC conducted a survey of hospitals nationwide and revealed that most hospitals are not adequately supporting breastfeeding, making it more difficult for moms to make it through the first few days or weeks, so this is incredibly important.
3. Find an EXCELLENT Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatrician or Family Physician. We can't stress this one enough. There are some wonderful pediatricians and physicians out there who have acquired the necessary knowledge of breastfeeding and who will become your most trusted resource and guide. However, a very recent study delivered the disappointing news that attitudes towards breastfeeding among pediatricians are getting poorer (2004, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine) –even though the American Academy of Pediatrics mandates that pediatricians "enthusiastically support and encourage" breastfeeding. As we said earlier, most pediatricians are undereducated about breastfeeding because they are not required to be: although more medical schools are now requiring completion of breastfeeding modules, previous graduates of medical schools are not required to undergo training. The unfair result for too many new moms and babies, is that rather than guiding them victoriously through the maze of early breastfeeding, a pediatrician who is not trained in or is, even ambivalent about breastfeeding can really undo your confidence and put you on the road to breastfeeding problems and failures.
For these reasons, we recommend that you consider your choice in your baby's first line of care very carefully. Begin the hunting and interviewing process well before the birth. Choose well, and you will be well-prepared to meet any challenges! For more info on knowing when a physician is not supportive, see Dr. Newman's handout.
So how do you know that you've got a breastfeeding-supportive pediatrician who is doing more than paying lip-service to "Breast is Best?" Here are some key questions for you to to ask:
- What percentage of your patients are breastfeeding exclusively at one month? A breastfeeding-friendly pediatrician will have many more mothers nursing than not.
- Do you have any lactation credentials? Some pediatricians are also IBCLC's – harder to find, but some of the best. See below.
- Do you have an LC on staff or to whom you refer if needed?
- Under what circumstances, should a baby be taken off the breast and given formula? The answer should be "almost never." Although there are instances in which formula supplementation is necessary, they are rare, and should be accompanied by a thorough assessment of why the breastfeeding challenge arose in the first place. Remember, feeding your baby formula will satisfy his/her hunger, but it will not address the underlying breastfeeding issue that caused the problem in the first place. And it will likely make whatever breastfeeding problem you are having, worse. (See our section on "Supplementing"in "Fast Facts".) As Dr. Jack Newman, a leading pediatrician and lactation expert likes to say, "Fix the breastfeeding, and you fix the problem." (See www.drjacknewman.com for more wonderful and accurate information).
- For how long should I breastfeed? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six (6) months, continuing to at least one year with solid foods added, and beyond as long as desired. The World Health Organization recommends at least two (2) years. Beware if his/her answer is along the lines of: "Breastfeeding is best, but it's not for everyone" or "Either is fine, it's up to you." A good pediatrician is unequivocal about breastfeeding and will help you work through or get help for any issues so that you can succeed, much as a coach helps you set realistic goals and achieve them. He/she should not browbeat you or be judgmental either!
- Do you know local breastfeeding resources and support groups to whom you can connect me?
Some dead giveaways that a pediatrician is not truly breastfeeding-friendly are: his/her solution to sore nipples or other breastfeeding problems begins and ends with a sampler pack of formula and coupons; formula paraphernalia strewn about the office– coupons, buttons, pens, clip-boards.
Please remember that these are simply suggested guidelines, as we believe that assembling an A-Team will give you a huge head start toward breastfeeding success!
The information in this document is in no way intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a breastfeeding-friendly pediatrician or qualified, independent Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).


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The $2.5 billion that it cost to launch Curiosity Rover may sound like a lot, but as the Facebook group "I f**king love science" noted, that's pocket change compared to the cost of the London Olympics. "I've seen quite a few comments complaining about the cost of the Curiosity mission, saying that the money could have been better spent combating poverty etc.," the group runner wrote. "I've got nothing against the Olympics, I'm just trying to put things into perspective."
The group compared Curiosity's $2.5 billion number from The New York Times and the Olympic's $15 billion estimate from Forbes in a pie chart, which has also been floating around Tumblr. We liked the way they thought but decided to put the numbers in a bar graph instead. (A pie chart suggests Curiosity and the Olympics were dipping from the same pool of money.)


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The storm system that soaked much of Northern California over the weekend didn't end the state's punishing drought. But it just may have kept it out of the record books.
"We're out of the cellar, I think," said chief state hydrologist Maury Roos, a veteran of California droughts. "It's certainly a much brighter outlook than it was at the end of January."
A pineapple express of tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean dumped up to 10 inches of rain on the Sierra Nevada foothills, dropped about 20 inches on a couple of spots north of San Francisco and coated high elevations of the northern Sierra with 2 to 4 feet of snow.
It was enough to prompt scattered flash-flood warnings, boost the state's dismal snowpack to 28% of average and add 17 feet to the levels of dangerously low Folsom Lake on the American River.
But it wasn't nearly enough for anyone to call an end to a drought that is focusing national attention on California.
"We're still way behind the curve," said Jeanine Jones, deputy drought manager for the state Department of Water Resources. "We need more like this."
Still, the drenching will green parched grazing lands, help migrating coho salmon and steelhead trout on the North Coast, and reverse the decline of some major reservoirs. Lake Oroville, the biggest reservoir in the State Water Project system, rose 7 feet. Storage in Folsom, which supplies communities east of Sacramento, jumped from 32% of average for the date to 41%.
Precipitation totals that had been threatening to sink below the lows of 1976-77 in crucial Northern California watersheds got enough of a bump to ease worries that this rainy season would set a drought record. "This is a step in the right direction," Jones said.
The storm system arrived Thursday, took a bit of a break and then got into high gear Saturday and Sunday, spreading from the coast across the Sacramento Valley to the Sierra. Rainfall amounts varied widely, from a fraction of an inch in parts of Monterey County to almost 14 inches in Guerneville in Sonoma County and nearly 21 inches at Middle Peak in Marin County.
A pineapple express is a version of an atmospheric river, which can transport enormous amounts of water vapor that turn to rain and snow when they hit West Coast mountains. Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have estimated that atmospheric rivers contribute roughly 30% to 45% of California's precipitation.
Despite the deluge that hit parts of Sonoma County, water managers there said the overall picture remains grim. Healdsburg and Cloverdale are among the communities that state health officials have warned could run out of water by late spring. Both have declared shortages and imposed mandatory conservation measures.
Grant Davis, general manager of the Sonoma County Water Agency, said that although the recent rains provided "a bit of relief," those towns are "by no means going to be able to pull back from their water conservation efforts.... We basically need six or seven similar storms like the one that we had."
National Weather Service forecasters say another storm is headed for the West Coast at the end of the week, but it will be centered in the Pacific Northwest, weakening as it dips below the Oregon border.


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Up the "Creek" – S2e1, Hellfire And The Suspension Of Time
I took last week off because there is only so much of this one person can handle in consecutive weeks before her brain starts to hurt. Anyway, hi, y'all! I'm soldiering on to season two. Don't get too excited. Let's just take this a season at a time, you and me. My tolerance could just run out at any time.
Lest you be worried that that week off will leave you confused about where we are in the Dawson universe, WORRY NOT.
We're picking up right where we left off, with dramatical kissing silhouettes! I take this to mean they've been standing there kissing for two straight weeks, since I finished the last episode of the first godforsaken season. Since that is a long ass time to be kissing, it's time for them to break apart and discuss the fact that they kissed and what it means that they kissed, and then to dedicate some time to acting awkward about the fact that they kissed and accusing each other of not wanting to have kissed. This goes on until Joey throws a tantrum and Dawson shuts her up by kissing her.… Read More »


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(Silver Spring, MD) – There's just something about darkness that awakens our primal fears. As children, nightlights keep the boogeyman at bay, but by adulthood we learn that hiding under the covers is no defense against true evil. Investigation Discovery's new series DEAD OF NIGHT shines light on nighttime crimes in which darkness hides predators hungry for a midnight attack. Providing vivid insight into a night on the town that turned fatal in an instant, each episode of DEAD OF NIGHT recounts the dark, deadly deed and the daytime investigation that followed. Told through interviews with loved ones and law enforcement, DEAD OF NIGHT premieres Tuesday, March 12 at 10 PM E/P on Investigation Discovery.
"We've all wondered what may lurk in the shadows, whether it was on a deserted city street corner, along a lonely stretch of highway, or while investigating a strange bump in the night," said Henry Schleiff, president and general manager of Investigation Discovery. "DEAD OF NIGHT proves that, sometimes, it's not only your wishes that come true – it's your nightmares, too."
The first three episodes include:
Empire State of Murder premieres Tuesday, March 12 at 10 PM E/P
Laura Garza, a 25-year-old aspiring dancer, has just moved to New York City from a small town in Texas to pursue her dreams. Laura loves the Big Apple and its intoxicating night life, but one night, after clubbing at one of city's hottest venues, Laura disappears. Her family is shocked when police find that Laura left the club with not one, but two strange men. Police follow her trail 60 miles north into the hands of a registered sex offender, but Laura is nowhere to be found. Without solid evidence against the prime suspect, he could walk right back into the dead of night. Locations: New York City and Orange County, NY
Blood Brothers premieres Tuesday, March 19 at 10 PM E/P
Things get suspicious when gorgeous Corey Parker misses a Thanksgiving party and her shift at the bar where she works in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. When she is found brutally stabbed more than 100 times, there is no obvious motive and no one can imagine who would want to harm the affable 25-year-old student. As leads dry up, the best hope for justice lies in spit, blood, and the tip of a mysterious hair. Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Bourbon Street Bloodbath premieres Tuesday, March 26 at 10 PM E/P
34-year-old Shawn Johnson has always wanted to visit New Orleans. At the end of a week-long business trip, he goes out to celebrate on lively Bourbon Street. At an after-hours bar called The Dungeon, he meets a group of local kids. Friendly and outgoing, Shawn buys a few bottles of champagne and invites the group back to his hotel room to continue their party. But he could never imagine that he had just crossed paths with a killer and that, tragically, his life would end before sunrise. Location: New Orleans
DEAD OF NIGHT is produced for Investigation Discovery by NBC News' Peacock Productions with Elizabeth Fischer as executive producer. For Investigation Discovery, Thomas Cutler is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is president and general manager.
About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery (ID) is America's leading mystery-and-suspense network. From harrowing crimes and salacious scandals to the in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries that result, ID challenges our everyday understanding of culture, society and the human condition. ID delivers the highest-quality programming to nearly 82 million U.S. households with viewer favorites that include On the Case with Paula Zahn; Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda; Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?; Disappeared; Stalked: Someone's Watching; and Redrum. For more information, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com, facebook.com/InvestigationDiscovery, or twitter.com/DiscoveryID. Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories.


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Ok. I know Matty has said that KG will get a re-issue. But he's the only one that says NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Does this just mean because that item is the SDCC one in the fancy box?
Or will KG be changed? I heard his cloak couldn't be removed. Maybe change that? Include the 200x sword?
Also, by "most" do you think that ONLY means SDCC King Greyskull? or do you think characters like Tri-klops and webstor - minor characters being made in much bigger production numbers to all previous figures - won't see a re-release because so many are being produced for their initial run?
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A new study suggests that drivers should worry about being picked up for driving under the influence - of a cold. A study from a British car insurance company and a university in Wales found that operating a car with a cold is the equivalent to driving after consuming four double whiskies. A cold can impair concentration levels, alertness and reaction times, just as alcohol does, according to the study.But the reason for the appearance of driving drunk isn't due just to cold symptoms, said Dr. Greg Weisshaar, an urgent care physician for Park Nicollet in St. Louis Park, Minn. More likely it's from sleep deprivation caused by nighttime coughing, sniffling and aching, he said. Attempts to self-medicate can make the problem even worse. Some cold remedies contain 27 percent alcohol and many antihistamines cause drowsiness. To prevent colds (and flashing lights in the rearview mirror), Weisshaar recommends frequent hand washing, getting plenty of sleep, eating healthful foods and exercising.
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Report by Lou Stoppard on 14 January 2013.
The press release hinted that Armani was keen to get into a more current, relevant groove. It spoke of 'a new era', where 'new attitudes and perspectives mark a different way of dressing.' Armani classics like the caban, the turtleneck and the tuxedo jacket were given a modern spin with the new, slim silhouette. At one point a model even strode onto the runway with his ultra-tight jogger trousers pulled so low his boxer waistband was clearly visible, suggesting that Armani had been looking to the street for inspiration.
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Cabinet rumors about Villaraigosa
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is closely following the most important rule for a potential Cabinet member: Don't pine after the job.
But the man with the top job in the nation's second-largest city admits that he, too, hears the secretary rumblings and rumors.
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"I've heard commerce … transportation," he said. "The other day, someone congratulated me that I got appointed. I said, 'There's not a job opening, man!'"
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A Cabinet job or a post with the Democratic National Committee would just be the next step in the mayor's meteoric rise. In fewer than 20 years, he has gone from the California Assembly to a national player. Though he's flattered to see his name among the contenders to replace Ray LaHood at the Department of Transportation or Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz with the DNC, he said he learned long ago to keep his head down and do his work.
"It's always nice to be talked about, but my only focus right now is finishing my job. And I want to finish it strong," Villaraigosa, 59, told POLITICO on Monday during an interview on the top floor of the Center for American Progress headquarters in downtown Washington. "They asked me to be chair of the [Democratic] convention; I was president of the Conference of Mayors; I was co-chair for President [Barack] Obama for one reason: I'm mayor of L.A. My focus has to be my job. The best way to ensure a bright future is to make sure you're doing your job that you have now."
It wasn't long after Villaraigosa joined the state assembly that he became part of the party's leadership, which started his narrative as a rising star. Several years later when the California papers started throwing around his name as a speaker possibility with others, "all of them except me said, 'Yeah, I'm thinking about running for speaker,'" he recalled.
"And I said: 'Let me find the bathrooms first. And after I find the bathrooms, I'll think about what we're doing going into the future.' So that's what we're doing now," the mayor said of the recent Cabinet stirrings.
For those keeping score, he won the speaker's gavel.
With LaHood's future up in the air and Villaraigosa's pedigree as a leader in the transportation sector due to his unprecedented rail expansion in the nation's car capital, the Department of Transportation seems to many Washington observers the most obvious landing spot for the term-limited mayor. Villaraigosa also has expressed an interest in the state's governorship, but that election is two years away. California's Senate seats are occupied by the popular Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, who show no signs of slowing down.


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Here is a quick selection of some featured content we think you will like. Our video collection is extensive, numbering almost 1000 items. In partnership with Western Film Archive, we aim to eventually make all of these available here for public viewing.
You can also find Videos on our Timeline, by Searching, The Map and via our Tag Cloud.
|Todos Ole - Cristofe
|Dec 10 2016
|3 mins 14 secs
|A touch of the Hispanic hits the Castle on Prospect Place during Swindon Shuffle
|What is Swindon Viewpoint?
|Oct 27 2014
|9 mins 11 secs
|Don't miss this short film charting the development of community television in Swindon based on a lively showreel of the many stories Viewpoint has covered
|Storytown - Jon Chandler
|Jan 28 2010
|5 mins 25 secs
|Historian Jon Chandler was a librarian in Swindon. He tells of living in the town and relates its story.
|Helium Kidz - The Original XTC
|Sep 14 1974
|4 mins 14 secs
|So fresh faced! Here's XTC recorded at the Swindon Viewpoint studio performing 'Adrenalin'. They were called The Helium Kidz in 1974, so this is well before they took on the incarnation...
|Rupert Kirkham - Community Television
|Sep 7 1984
|3 mins 55 secs
|In as good an exposition as you will find, Rupert Kirkham explains why he supports access television and outlines its importance
|XTC - Science Friction, early Studio recording
|Apr 22 1976
|4 mins 26 secs
|Here's a treat for XTC fans - a very early recording of them performing Science Friction in the Viewpoint Studio, long before they became well known
|Artpoint - Swindon Open Studios
|Sep 21 2009
|7 mins 23 secs
|Fifty Swindon Artists hold open house and Viewpoint visits a number to get a flavour of the day's activities. See separate videos for profiles of some of the individual artists.
|Artpoint - Ken White
|Sep 15 2009
|5 mins 6 secs
|Ana Kelly talks to Ken White a well known local artist and mural painter
|Jefferies Land
|Sep 29 2001
|23 mins 40 secs
|Not all of us realise Swindon was the birthplace of one of Britain's most loved writers, or that the countryside surrounding the town is some of the most celebrated in southern England. Shown in...
|Storytown - Work it Out 7x7
|Nov 9 1986
|26 mins 18 secs
|Seven Swindon people tell of their lives
|The Great Bath and West Show 1957
|May 29 1957
|32 mins 48 secs
|Fifties fashions, Fifties cars, horse-drawn gun carriages in the streets! Don't miss the remote control tractor. A vision of the future from more than half a century ago.
|A View from the Sink
|Feb 14 1986
|19 mins 55 secs
|Women talk about their lives and changing gender roles.
|Shallow and Crooked
|May 21 1990
|27 mins 38 secs
|Examines proposals to extend navigability further up the higher reaches of the River Thames where it borders the north of Swindon. Made at Media Arts; - David Bellamy presents.
|When I was a Girl
|Sep 23 1989
|21 mins 51 secs
|Made on 16mm film in the film workshop at Media Arts (co-sponsored by Viewpoint), this drama portrays the rites of passage of a young girl growing up in Swindon shortly after the war. The young filmma...
|Today is a Good Day
|Jan 1 1993
|30 mins 35 secs
|Made for 'Koalas' - a group of mothers who provide a playgroup environment for handicapped and able-bodied preschool children. It follows the stories of three mothers of children with varyin...
|Express Yourself
|Apr 24 2006
|27 mins 4 secs
|Using music and video therapy with young people.
|Industry in Swindon in the fifties
|Dec 19 1958
|17 mins 3 secs
|A look at Swindon's industry in the middle of the previous century, including an overview of Swindon's original industrial base, the Railway Works, and then a review of (then) recent develop...
|A New Swindon
|Aug 18 2005
|24 mins 18 secs
|A great way to brush up on Swindon's history. This is an extract from a film made recently to celebrate the bicentenary of the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who's locomotive factory and...
|Home Town - Old Town 1960
|Aug 17 1960
|0 secs
|A close look at Swindon, a town apparently quite at ease with itself, yet on the brink of massive change more than half a century ago. The film tours Old Town, other footage in the archive tours New T...
|Richard Dunn introduces Viewpoint's tenth anniversary celebrations
|Sep 11 1983
|2 mins 2 secs
|Although by now Head of Thames Television, Richard Dunn remained involved as a voluntary Director of Viewpoint and helped in any way he could until his untimely death in the nineties. Clearly Swind...
|A Triumph of British Engineering
|Jan 1 1913
|6 mins 5 secs
|Over a hundred years old, this film shows the building of the Star Class locomotive 'Prince of Wales' in Brunels GWR Works at Swindon. This was the height of Empire, and Swindon was at t...
|Swindon in Jubilee Year 1950 - Inauguration
|Aug 13 1950
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|A look at the life and times of Swindon sixty years ago, in the heyday of your grandfather or even your great-grandfather. Swindon celebrated 50 years of incorporation in 1950 here is the inaugurat...
|Swindon Steps Ahead in the sixties
|Mar 21 1967
|34 mins 25 secs
|This is a promotional film, made in the sixties, some while before its first showing on Viewpoint in 1974. The original aim seems to have been to attract industry and employees to the town, (then, as...


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The most prevalent security threat at GHC is phishing scams. Please remember that we will NEVER ask you for account-related information or other personal information via email (nor will any legitimate company such as PayPal, Bank of America, etc.) So, the next time you receive an email supposedly from ITS informing you that your "webmail quota has been exceeded", or that we are "upgrading our servers and need your password", please do NOT respond! You may report the phishing email to us using the Contact Us link on the left side. Be sure to check our ThreatWatch section for information regarding the most current phishing scams and security-related threats affecting our campuses. Carefully review the safety tips below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Safety Tips:
- Use strong passphrases and do not share them with anyone. Use a separate password for every account. In particular, do not use the same password for your work account on any other system.
- Use and regularly update anti-virus, and anti-spyware programs.
- Do not use your work email address as a "User Name" on non-work related sites or systems.
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- Don't reveal too much information about yourself on social media websites. Depending on the information you reveal, you could become the target of identity or property theft.
- Verify Location Services settings on mobile devices.
- Allow access to systems and data only by those who need it and protect those access credentials.
- Follow your organization's cyber security policies and report violations and issues immediately.
- Learn to recognize a phishing website. Visit https://www.phish-no-phish.com to learn ways to identify a phishing website.
National Cyber Security Alliance
Online Training
U.S. Department of Defense – Phishing Training – An interactive course on phishing. This course was designed for DoD employees, but is still very relevant for educational institutions. It provides clear and easy to understand instruction and all GHC employees are strongly encouraged to utilize this resource.
PowerPoint Presentations
Information Security 101 – Security presentation from 2012 Fall In-Service


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Pamphlets of the Hungarian Revolution
By youth organizations: University Revolutionary Student Committee, Hungarian Young Workers and Students, University Revolutionary Committee, Hungarian Revolutionary Youth Party (in support of Imre Nagy; demands; Party programs; general strike) (No. 1-7)
Foreign and Domestic Policy Reforms: This Is the Program of the Free Independent Hungarian National Party (handwritten) (No. 8)
The Revolutionary Military Council of the Hungarian People's Army's Leadership (demands) (No. 9)
The XIXth District's National Committee "First Declaration," October 28 (No. 10)
The new national government, October 27, a list (No. 11)
The Revolutionary Military Council of the Kecskemet military air-base (calls for moderation, not to attack the evacuating Soviet troops, gallantry towards Soviet women and the wounded) (No. 12)
People of Kecskemet (calls on the People of Budapest to end the civil war and support Imre Nagy) (No. 13)
Miner's Union of the Pecs County (calls on Budapest to continue fighting and promises to give military and economic assistance, October 31) (No. 31)
Kispest: Kispest Revolutionary Youth's Temporary Committee, Officers of the Municipal Police (demands of neutrality, Soviet evacuation, multiparty system, AVH, etc.; officers deny the presence of AVH men in their units, October 29, 30 and 31) (No. 15-19)
Orders of the Soviet Military Forces: No. 1 Order, November 6, signed (informs that the Soviet forces were invited to "render brotherly help," orders curfew from 7 pm to 7 am, surrender of weapons, go to work, November 6 and 19) (No. 20-21)
Miscellaneous pamphlets, XVIth district, Kispest, Csepel and general (after the second Soviet intervention, 1956 November) (No. 22-30)
Hétföi Hirlap (Monday Herald), Fügetlen Magyar Lap (Independent Hungarian Paper), October 29, vol.1/no. 4
Igazság (Truth), A Forradalmi Magyar Honvedseg es Ifjusag Lapja (The Revolutionary Hungarian Army and Youth's paper) November 1, vol.1/no. 7
Kis Ujsag (Little Paper), A Független Kisgazda, Földmunkás és Polgári Párt Politikai Napilapja (The Independent Smallholder, etc. Party's Daily), November 2, vol.1/no.2
Magyar Függetlenség (Hungarian Independence), Magyar Nemzeti Forradalmi Bizottmany Lapja (The Hungarian National Revolutionary Committee's Paper), October 31, vol.1/No. 3 and November 2, vol.1/no.5
Magyar Honvéd (Hungarian Soldier), A Magyar Honvédség Lapja (Hungarian Army's Paper), October 30, vol.1/no. 1 and November 1, vol.1/no. 3
Magyar Ifjuság (Hungarian Youth), Az Ifjumunkások Forradalmi Tanácsának Lapja (Young Workers Revolutionary Council's Paper), November 2, vol.1/no. 2 and November 3, vol.1/no. 3
Magyar Nemzet (Hungarian Nation), Független Politikai Napilap (Independent Political Daily), October 31, vol.19/no. 254
Magyar Vilag (Hungarian World), Független Politikai Napilap (Independent Political Daily), November 2, vol.1/no. 2
Néphadsereg (People's Army), A Honvédelmi Minisztérium Központi Lapja (Central paper of the Ministry of Defense), October 29, vol.9/no. 252
Népszabadság (People's Freedom), A Magyar Szocialista Munkáspárt Lapja (Hungarian Socialist Worker's Party's Paper), November 1, vol.1/no.1
Népszawa (People's Voice), A Magyar Szakszarvezetek Központi Lepja (The Hungarian Trades Union's Central Paper), October 30, vol.34/no. 256
Népszava (People's Voice), A Socialdemokrata Párt Központi lapja (Social Democratic Party's Central Paper), ), November 1, vol.77/no. 1 and November 3, vol.77/no.3
Szabad Ifjuság (Free Youth), A DISZ Kozponti Vezetosegenel lapja (The Central Directorate of the Union Of Working Youth's Paper), October 29
Szabad Ifjuság (Free Youth), A Forradalmi Magyar Ifjusag Lapja (The Revolutionary Hungarian Paper), October 30, vol.1/no. 1
Szabad Nép (Free People), A magyar Dolgozók Pártjának Központi Lapja (The Hungarian Workers Party's Central paper), October 27, vol.14/no.295; October 28, vol. 14/no.296; October 29, vol.14/no.297
Szabad Szó (Free Speech), A Nemzeti Parasztpárt Központi Lapja (The National Peasant Party's Central Paper), October 31, vol.24/no.1
Uj Magyarorszag (New Hungary), A Petöfi Párt (Nemzeti Parasztpárt) Napilapja (The Petöfi Party's/National Peasant Party/Daily, ), November 2, vol.1/no. 1
Valóság (Reality), Független Magyar Napilap (Independent Hungarian Daily), November 2, vol.1/no. 3


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