PawneeSports
02-12-2006, 02:14 PM
Courtesy: Claremore Progress News Article (http://www.claremoreprogress.com/archive/article24508)
Date: 02-11-2006
While most people tend to avoid rattlesnakes whenever possible, there are more than a few who actually go looking for them. These brave individuals gather each spring at rattlesnake round-ups, hunts and festivals in communities like Apache, Mangum, Waurika, Okeene and Waynoka.
In a cooperative effort, Oklahoma Rep. Joe Dorman and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation have made it more convenient for participants of these unique events to purchase a $5.00 rattlesnake hunting permit. These permits will now be available through the event organizer.
"These community festivals are not only a long-standing tradition and important part of our culture, these events are also a big boost to local economies. Visitors come from miles around to participate, have a good time with their families and just to see these unique spectacles," Dorman said.
For more information about rattlesnake festivals in Oklahoma:
• Okeene Annual Rattlesnake Hunt, telephone (580) 822-310.
• Waynoka Snake Hunt, April 22, (580) 824-1471.
• Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt, April 7-9, telephone (580) 228-2553.
• Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, April 29-30, (580) 782-2434.
• Apache Rattlesnake Festival, April 13-16, (580) 588-3361
Any person hunting during an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival must have a five-day rattlesnake permit, unless exempt. Persons with a valid hunting or combination hunting/fishing license are exempt from the rattlesnake permit. Individuals hunting rattlesnakes at a rattlesnake event or festival are exempt from the Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit.
Date: 02-11-2006
While most people tend to avoid rattlesnakes whenever possible, there are more than a few who actually go looking for them. These brave individuals gather each spring at rattlesnake round-ups, hunts and festivals in communities like Apache, Mangum, Waurika, Okeene and Waynoka.
In a cooperative effort, Oklahoma Rep. Joe Dorman and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation have made it more convenient for participants of these unique events to purchase a $5.00 rattlesnake hunting permit. These permits will now be available through the event organizer.
"These community festivals are not only a long-standing tradition and important part of our culture, these events are also a big boost to local economies. Visitors come from miles around to participate, have a good time with their families and just to see these unique spectacles," Dorman said.
For more information about rattlesnake festivals in Oklahoma:
• Okeene Annual Rattlesnake Hunt, telephone (580) 822-310.
• Waynoka Snake Hunt, April 22, (580) 824-1471.
• Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt, April 7-9, telephone (580) 228-2553.
• Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, April 29-30, (580) 782-2434.
• Apache Rattlesnake Festival, April 13-16, (580) 588-3361
Any person hunting during an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival must have a five-day rattlesnake permit, unless exempt. Persons with a valid hunting or combination hunting/fishing license are exempt from the rattlesnake permit. Individuals hunting rattlesnakes at a rattlesnake event or festival are exempt from the Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit.