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Schedule of Activities and Events

The following events are celebrated yearly at the Salt Plains NWR. As event agendas are created, we will post the event's itinerary.

Refuge Activities
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Eagle Roost Trail, Sandpiper Trail and Harold F. Miller Auto Tour Open - Year-round
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Crystal Digging Allowed - April 1 - October 15
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Bonham Pond Open - April 1 - October 15
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Fishing Allowed - April 1 - October 15 (See Regs)
Special Events
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Eagle Watch - January 10th - 3pm
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Great Backyard Bird Count - February 13th - 16th
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Birding and Crystal Festival - Last Weekend in April - April 24 - 25, 2004 - 2004 Festival Itinerary
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Spring Birding Tours - April 26 - May 2 - Meet Jack and Yvonna Hill at State Park Shelter 1, 8am.

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Oklahoma Free Fishing Days - June 5th - 6th

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Youth Fishing Derby - June 5th

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Butterfly Count - June 26, 2004

* Pelican Celebration Week - Sept 19 - 26, 8am Birding Tours on Sept 24th and 25th, meet at the refuge headquarters.
* National Wildlife Refuge Week - 2nd Week in October
* Open House - October 9th through 11th
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Fall Birding Tours - Oct 9th - 15th - Meet Jack and Yvonna Hill at State Park Shelter 1, 8am.

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Women's Fishing Clinic - Oct 16th, Bonham Pond. In cooperation with Byron State Fish Hatchery, 8am - 12, noon. All women ages 14 and up. Contact us for more information.

* Christmas Bird Count - December 18th - 7am Additional Info
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