January Meeting/2025 Bass Tournament Schedule

 Members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 16. On the agenda was the election of officers.  All current officers were re-elected.  They are Billy Latham, president; Judd Thomas, vice president; Ellis Silvey, treasurer; Billy Henlsey, secretary.  Board of Director Members were also elected.  They are Randy Janoe, Eric Baskin, Forrest Cave, Joe Janoe, Aubrey Davidson, and Tony Derby.

In other news, the 2025 Bass Tournament Schedule was approved.  All permits for tournament dates have been approved.  The complete schedule can be found on our Facebook page or on the club website at www.pushcountysportsmanclub.blogspot.com.  For those interested, the 54th Annual Big Bass Rodeo will be held at Pine Creek Lake on April 26-27.  The first bass tournament of the season will be held at McGee Creek Lake on March 15.

The Annual Awards Banquet has been set for Saturday, March 8. The banquet will be held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and Museum.  Members will receive awards that were earned during the 2024 season.

Members that had entered the 2024 deer season contest brought their antlers to the meeting to be measured to determine contest winners.  In archery season, Billy Hensley took first place honors with Judd Thomas finishing in second place. No bucks were taken by contestants during archery season.  According to club rules, the first doe checked in is the winner and the person checking in the next doe will win second place.  Billy Hensley won first place in the primitive firearms contest with Colby Chandler taking second place. For the rifle season contest, Judd Thomas finished in first place with Billy Hensley taking second place honors.  Places were determined by measuring the deer antlers using the Boone and Crockett scoring system.

The club’s next meeting will be on Thursday, February 13.  Meetings are held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and Museum and begin at 7:30 p.m.