Joint AFS-TWS Fish Fry-Pork Chop Cookout
August 30, 2007

Dos Amigos	On August 30, 2007, the Student Chapter Co-hosted our annual fish fry and membership drive with the Wildlife Society. The food was good, the company was great, and the weather was cooperative. We have great things in store for the next year, come join us! Big Ben on da grill!!! Picnic weather
2007 Nature Day with the Payne County Audubon Society

Aquarium Trip April 9, 2006.

	On April 9 the AFS  will be taking a behind the scenes trip through the aquarium in Jenks, OK.  If interested sign up outside Kris Bodine's office (110 LSW).
SDAFS Spring Meeting, February 8-12, 2006
	Several Subunit members went to the Southern Division, AFS Spring Meeting in San Antonio, TX.  The Subunit supported meeting registration and lodging for undergraduates Jeff Fore and Jared Vanderpool.  Thus, they were able to learn about current fisheries research in the southeastern US, make contacts regarding jobs and graduate school, and meet other fisheries students and professionals.

ZoGGS Lunchtime Seminar, February 6th, 2006

As has been done the last several years, the OSU Student Subunit gave a presentation during the Zoology Graduate Student Society's Lunchtime Seminar series.  The Subunit's presentation titled 'Aquatic Issues in Oklahoma' was given to faculty and students during the lunch hour, and outlined current water development, invasive and introduced species, and fish kill issues.  The Subunit also served gumbo, cornbread, and sweet tea for lunch.  The presentation helped fulfill the mission of AFS by bringing awareness of current issues regarding Oklahoma's aquatic resources, and getting undergraduates involved conducting research and presenting that research in an oral fashion.

Seminar, January 23rd, 2006

On January 23rd, 2006, Kurt Kuklinski was invited for a seminar by the OSU Student Subunit during a monthly meeting of the OSU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society.  Kurt is a Fisheries Biologist/Analyst in the Fishery Research Laboratory (FRL), Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.  He talked about the history of the FRL, and the research and management they conduct on Oklahoma's fisheries.  Kurt also talked about internship, employment, and graduate school opportunities.

Nature Day, October, 2005

In October, the OSU Student Subunit participated in the Payne County Audubon Society's Nature Day at Sanborn Lake in Stillwater, OK.  Aquaria with native and introduced fishes were set up for display.  We helped the public, both adults and children, with fish ID, and informed them about fishes, aquatic resources, and AFS.

Joint AFS-TWS Fish Fry-Pork Chop Cookout
August 31, 2005

On August 31, 2005, the Student Chapter Co-hosted our annual fish fry and membership drive with the Wildlife Society. We were able to feed the hungry and recruit 20 additional fishheads to AFS. A good time was had by all.

Wildlife Expo
August, 2005

On August 27-28, 2005, the Student Chapter participated in the Wildlife Expo at Guthrie City Lake. We demonstrated boat electrofishing and trap netting to anglers and sportsmen from across Oklahoma.

ZoGGS Lunchtime Seminar, February, 2005

In February the Student Chapter gave a seminar at OSU on imperiled fishes and aquatic invertebrates in Oklahoma. We also served gumbo as a fundraiser. About 20 people in attendance.

Zoology Departmental Seminar, October, 2004

In October the Student Chapter hosted Chris Racey for a zoology departmental seminar. Chris is a research associate at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Chris's seminar topic was on the ecological value of the lower White River.

Nature Day, October, 2004

In October the Student Chapter participated in the Payne County Audubon Society's Nature Day at Sanborn Lake in Stillwater, OK. We displayed several native and introduced species that can be found locally in streams and reservoirs in aquariums, and answered questions regarding fish identification and ecology. We also distributed fish posters and stickers, handed out information on AFS, and displayed some common fishery gears.

Earth Day, April 22, 2004

On April 22, 2004 we participated in Oklahoma State University's Earth Day celebration. We sold a few T-shirts and handed out pamphlets that describe who we are and what activities we participate in each year.

9th ANNUAL FISHERIES TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATION
March 27, 2004

	The Oklahoma Student Chapter of the American Fisheries Society sponsored the 9th Annual Fisheries Techniques Demonstration on March 27, 2004. This year’s demonstration was held on the Illinois River and at Spring Creek. A total of 45 students from Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and Northeastern Oklahoma State University attended the event. In the morning, Dr. William Fisher from the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit conducted a review of electrofishing and boating safety.
	One of the Highlights of the day was a demonstration of hoopnetting by Jason Schaffler and how not to drive a boat up and down the Illinois River.
	There was also a very interesting and informative discussion by Randy Hyler, ODWC’s Northeast Region Streams Biologist, about issues affecting fisheries management on Northeastern Oklahoma Streams and channel stabilization Structures. Participants also had the opportunity to get hands-on experience with boat electrofishing, otolith and scale removal, tagging with Floy t-bar and dart tags, and diet analysis.
	At Spring Creek, stuents enjoyed to variety of small stream fishes captured with the electric seine as well as several water snakes. Participants also had the opportunity to get hands-on experience with invertebrate sorting and identification, mapping stream habitats using GPS technology, and measuring discharge.
	Most importantly, lunch was enjoyed by all. Thanks to the cooks.

Southern Division Spring Annual Meeting
February 26-29, 2004

The Student Chapter helped organize student workers at the 2004 Southern Division AFS meeting in Oklahoma City, OK. We also helped design and sold the meeting T-shirt. We have a few left. If you missed out on getting one contact Dan Dauwalter to get yours today before they are gone.

Lunchtime Seminar Series
January, 2004

In January the Student Chapter game a seminar on introduced fishes in Oklahoma during one of the OSU Zoology Graduate Student Society's Lunchtime Seminar Series. We also served fish etouffee and raised a few dollars.

Bill Wentroth
November, 2003

In November the Student Chapter held a joint meeting with the Oklahoma Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, where we invited Bill Wentroth of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to give a seminar on contrasts between wildlife and fisheries management in Oklahoma.

Nature Day
October, 2003

In October the Student Chapter participated in the Payne County Audubon Society's Nature Day at Sanborn Lake in Stillwater, OK. We displayed some redear sunfish, bluegill, smallmouth bass, blue catfish, and other Oklahoma fish species in aquariums, and answered questions regarding fish identification and ecology. We also distributed fish posters and stickers, handed out information on AFS, and displayed some common fishery gears. One little girl couldn't have enouth fun in our hoopnet (despite her mother's concerns).

Fish Fry
September, 2003

In September the Student Chapter held our annual fish fry as a fundraiser and membership drive. Despite mediocre weather, we were still able to feed the hungry and recruit additional fishheads to AFS. A good time was had by all.

Earth Day
April 22, 2003

Members of the student chapter participated in Oklahoma State University's Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2003 by setting up an informational table along side other student groups.

8th ANNUAL FISHERIES TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATION
April,5 2003

The 8th annual fisheries techniques demonstration was held on April 5, 2003 at Lake Carl Blackwell, near Stillwater, OK. Over 40 participated in the event, including students from Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State University. Both field and laboratory techniques were demonstrated allowing students to gain hands on experience with the latest fisheries techniques.

In the morning, Dr. William Fisher from the Oklahoma Cooperative fish and Wildlife Reserach Unit conducted a review of electrofishing and boating safety. Students were also given opportunities to bait electrofish, set and picu up trap nets, seine, and use a backback electrofisher. Jason Schaffler demonstrated how to collect larval fishes. Joe George from Stillwater Marine talked about boat and trailer manintenance. After lunch, Bill Wentroth from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation talked about fisheries management on Lake Carl Blackwell. Fish collected from morning sampling were used to demonstrate otolith and scale removal and fish age and growth, larval fish and zooplankton identification, and fish tagging; GIS and GPS technologies were also discussed.

Lunchtime Seminar Series
January, 2003

The Oklahoma Student Chapter held a lunchtime seminar at Oklahoma State University entitled "Pinchin' tails and suckin' heads: is that all there is to crayfish?" The seminar covered basic crayfish biology and ecology. Members also served lunch which included caryfish etouffee, cornbread muffins, and iced tea. Bob DiStefano from the Missouri Department of Conservation contributed information and pictures for the seminar.

Randy Hyler
November, 2002

In November the Student Chapter held a joint meeting with the Oklahoma Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, where we invited Randy Hyler of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to give a seminar on Oklahoma's stream management program.

Nature Day
October 13, 2002

Members of the student chapter participated in Payne County Audobon Society's Nature Day on October 13, 2002 at the Sanborn Lake Facility in Stillwater. We collected fish from local streams and set up a fish ID station. Thanks to all of our members who helped collecting fish and working at the station!

Kids Fishing Clinic
October 12, 2002

Children ages 12 and under were invited to attend a free fishing clinic sponsored by the Student Subunit of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. This event was held at the youth fishing pond at Lake Carl Blackwell. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Student OKAFS members provided instruction on casting, knot tying, fish identification and angler ethics, as well as rods and reels to those who could not bring their own equipment.

Fish Fry
September 2002

The Student Chapter hosted a Fish Fry/Membership Drive on September 4, 2002. Despite a thunderstorm, everyone enjoyed the meal and we signed up about 10 new members.

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