— Calendar

The outdoor calendar runs every Friday. Items should be submitted by fax 684-2865, email at sports@muskogeephoenix.com or submitted in writing to the Phoenix at 214 Wall Street during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Items must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday for inclusion in the next calendar.

WEEKLY

Fridays – Greenleaf Bass Jackpot, 7-11 p.m.,  $30 entry per boat. 4 fish limit. Contact: (918) 781-2740.

THIS WEEK

Saturday — Oklahoma Fish Stickers Bowfishing Tournament, Eufaula Lake at the No. 9 south landing, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Entry: $100. Contact: Doug Hunter, (918) 231-7180 or (918) 231-7180 or online at okfishsticker.com.

Sunday — Lake Country Anglers Rising Stars, Fort Gibson Lake. Information: http://www.lcarisingstars.webs.com.

AHEAD

Aug. 6 – Hunter education, New Community Church, Muskogee, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., no registration required.

Aug. 13 — Hunter education, Porum Landing Fire Station, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., no registration required.



Hunting seasons

Antelope (archery): Oct. 1-14.

Bear (archery): Oct. 1-21(in open counties).

Bear (muzzleloader): Oct. 22-30 (in open counties).

Crow: Oct. 10-Nov. 16 and Dec. 9-March 12.

Dove: Sept. 1-Oct. 30 and Dec. 24-Jan. 1.

Deer (archery): Oct. 1-Jan. 15.

Deer (muzzleloading): Oct. 22-30.

Deer (gun): Nov. 19 - Dec. 4 (vary by zone).

Antlerless deer: Dec. 16-25 (holiday)

Pheasant: Dec. 1-Jan. 31.

Quail: Nov. 12 -Feb. 15.

Cottontail, swamp rabbit: Oct. 1-March 15.

Jackrabbit: Oct. 1-March 15 (west of Interstate 35 only).

Squirrel: May 15 to Jan. 31.

September Teal: TBA.

Special resident Canada Goose: TBA.

Turkey: Oct. 29-Nov. 18 (in open counties), April 5-May 6 (except southeast), April 23-May 6 (southern regions only).

Turkey (spring, youth): March 31-April 1 except southeast and April 21-22, southeast.



Results

Greenleaf Bass Jackpot

 Friday results

1, Dave Eckerson/Doug Scheihing,11-9

2, Matt White/Robert Campbell,  9-3

Big bass: Michael Taylor/Trapper Taylor, 4-8



Lake report

NORTHEAST

Fort Gibson: July 1. Water level is 2 feet below normal and steady. White bass good on white spinnerbaits and crankbaits below the dam while generating and in the main lake trolling the windy points. Catfish good on juglines baited with shad and whole sunfish. Largemouth bass good on buzz baits early and late in the shallows around rocky areas. Report submitted by Rick Stafford of Wagoner.

Grand: July 3. Elevation normal, water 80s and clear. Bass slow around drop-offs. White bass good on jigs below Pensacola Dam. Catfish good on juglines and trotlines baited with cut shad. Crappie fair on jigs in deeper water. Bluegill good on small jigs and worms in shallows. Report submitted by Kody Moore, game warden stationed in Delaware County.

Greenleaf: July 5. Elevation normal, water clear. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits and bill baits in creek channels, brush structure and along shorelines. Catfish good on fresh cut bait on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs in green, yellow and red around fishing docks and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Hudson: July 5. Elevation normal. Largemouth fair to good on crankbaits and plastic baits. Channel and blue catfish being caught on juglines and trotlines baited with cut bait and blood bait along river channels. Report submitted by Steve Loveland, game warden stationed in Rogers and Mayes counties.

Keystone: July 5. Water 85. Bass fair on soft plastic lures and diving plugs. White bass fair on rattletraps around points. Catfish fair on shad. Report submitted by Karlin Bailey, game warden stationed in Creek County.

Lower Illinois: July 5. Elevation normal, water 48 and murky. Largemouth bass fair on topwater lures all along the river. White bass fair on jigs and spinnerbaits at 1-2 feet all along the river. Striped bass fair on live shad at 1-3 feet all along the river. Channel catfish excellent on bottom all along the river. Crappie fair on jigs and spinnerbaits at 1-2 feet all along the river. Trout good on flies at the surface, on rooster tails at 1-2 feet and on Power Bait on bottom above Gore Landing and near the dam. Report submitted by D. Tracy, Town of Gore.

Tenkiller: July 4. Elevation normal and steady, water 80 and clear. Largemouth bass fair to good on plastic lizards in shallow water early and late. Catfish fair on juglines or flip-flops baited with shrimp or cut bait. Sunfish good on night crawlers around docks. Report by Monte Brooks, Cookson Village Resort.

Webbers Falls: July 5. Elevation normal, water murky. Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits along creek channels, riprap and brush structure. Catfish good on fresh cut bait and herring on bottom drifting. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around bridges and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

 SOUTHEAST

Eufaula: July 4. Elevation 1/2 foot below normal, water clear in the lake and murky in the Deep Fork Arm. Largemouth bass fair on plastic baits around deep points. White bass fair on minnows at 8-20 feet under bridges at night. Blue catfish fair on various baits at 4-10 feet around rocky areas and shallow flats. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 8-20 feet under bridges and standing timber. Report submitted by Ed Rodebush, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

Robert S. Kerr: July 5. Elevation normal, water 85 and murky. Catfish good on juglines and trotlines baited with fresh shad and sunfish. Report submitted by Leland Sockey, game warden stationed in Haskell County.



Solunar tables  

Today— Fair. Major:  5:30 a.m.; Minor:10:30 p.m.

Saturday—Best. Major: 6:25 a.m.; Minor: 11:25 p.m.

Sunday—Good. Major: 7:15 a.m.; Minor:12:15 p.m.

Monday—Poor. Major: 8:05 a.m.; Minor:1:05 p.m.

Tuesday—Fair. Major: 8:55 a.m.; Minor: 1:55 p.m.

Wednesday—Fair. Major: 9:45 a.m.; Minor: 2:45 p.m.

Thurrsday—Good. Major: 10:35 a.m.; Minor:   3:35 p.m.