Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt The World's Oldest Rattlesnake Hunt

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JOIN US FOR THE 79TH ANNUAL EVENT APRIL 26TH-29TH 2018!

LOCATED IN HISTORIC OKEENE, OKLAHOMA!


2018 Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt Winners!

Local Division
1st Place - Ron Thompson, Longdale, 65"
2nd Place - Randy Denham, Hitchcock, 62 3/4"
3rd Place - Dick Bernhardt, Okeene, 58"

Professional Division:
1st Place - Mike Meek, Waynoka, 75 1/4"
2nd Place - Pat Meek, Lyman Redgate, Braden Meek, Waynoka, 74 1/2"
3rd Place - Stan Bouse, Rick Caywood, Sand Springs, 68"
4th Place- Stan Bouse, Rick Caywood, Sand Springs, 66 3/4"

Congratulations goes out to the winners of the 2018 Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt, Ron Thompson from Longdale, who is our Local Division winner bringing in a 65" rattlesnake.

For our Professional Division winner, Pat Meek from Waynoka, brought in a massive 75 1/4th" rattler that would end up winning the hunt. Pat's brother and long time snake hunt attendee, Mike Meek, unfortunately passed away earlier this month. In honor and in tribute to his brother, Pat decided to the enter the snake into competition under his brother's name. Mike was a regular competitor in our Professional Division for years and will be missed.

The Okeene Diamondback Club would like to thank all the volunteers that helped us with this years's event. A big thank you to Hoskins Gypsum, USG, City of Okeene employees, Blaine County DOT Workers, and Paul Johannesmeyer for providing and leveling out new rock for our festival grounds.

Also, a huge thank you to everyone involved in contributing to this year's fireworks display: Okeene Firefighters, Diamondback Electric, Floral Expressions, Jordan Air, MM's Cafe, Mountain Country, Okeene Market, Okeene Milling, Sooner Coop, State Guaranty Bank, First National Bank, Jim Bob & Big Willie Memorial Poker Run, David Buchanan, Burger Station, Carter Heat & Air, Circle and Liquor, Hayworth Vet, Nault Insurance, Nease Insurance, Okeene Supply, Westfaul Insurance, Whippet Express, SOO Trucking, Ali's Fitness & Salon, The Galvanized Palace, and West Acres.

We can't wait to see you again next year when we will be celebrating our 80th Anniversary!

2018 Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt Winners!


Local Division

1st Place - Ron Thompson, Longdale,  65"
2nd Place -  Randy Denham, Hitchcock, 62 3/4"
3rd Place - Dick Bernhardt, Okeene, 58"


Professional Division:
1st Place - Mike Meek, Waynoka, 75 1/4"
2nd Place - Pat Meek, Lyman Redgate, Braden Meek, Waynoka, 74 1/2"
3rd Place - Stan Bouse, Rick Caywood, Sand Springs, 68"
4th -  Stan Bouse, Rick Caywood, Sand Springs, 66 3/4"

Are you planning on participating and hunting rattlesnakes in our event?


2018 OKEENE SNAKE HUNT REGISTRATION FEE:

1 DAY FOR $10 OR 3 DAYS FOR $15

REGISTER ON FRIDAY FOR 3 DAYS AND RECEIVE

A 79TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR PATCH!


OKLAHOMA STATE LAW REQUIRES:

5-Day Rattlesnake Permit

Any person hunting, pursuing, trapping, harassing, catching, killing, taking, or attempting to take in any manner any species of rattlesnake during an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival must have a rattlesnake permit, unless exempt. Persons with a current annual or lifetime hunting or combination hunting/fishing license are exempt from the rattlesnake permit.


Rattlesnake Dates & Daily Limits

January 1- December 31, 2018.

The following reptiles are legal to harvest with no daily limit: prairie rattlesnake, western diamondback rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake and massasauga.