Possible relocation to Oklahoma

[superdave1984]

Never been there, but may be relocating there in the next few months. Would be in the Ponca City area. Would like to know about the area, climate, etc. We have small kids so I need a good neighborhood for them. Oh, and if I can't fish, I ain't going.

[IkenI]

Here's a link to the official 'about Ponca City' web site. I'm not from there but it seems to be a nice size town. Kaw Lake isn't mentioned lots on our state site because there are not a lot of members from there. It has a reputation for big slabs, hybrid whites (wipers) and catfish. The Oklahoma tournament guys are having their Jan crappie tournament on that lake. I also believe Crappie Chatt, a Kansas guide fishes there some. I've only heard good things of that area, with one exception, and I used to bird hunt lots around there and enjoyed it. The only thing that I know of that's not favorable is the wind, but that's an Oklahoma thing.

There is a member of Okshooters.com that is a hunter and fisherman and lives in the area. He is dennishoddy on that site. You might contact him for more city specific info, particularly schools.

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[cricket george]

DEnnis will be glad to help you.

[Crappie Reaper]

I'll be meeting Chatt and his friends friday morning at Kaw. I'll let you know what shakes. I'm good for friday only while them Jayhawkers will be hanging out a few more days.

[Winger]

I have a good friend that was a Ponca City PD officer for several years. He can give you the low down on neighborhoods, etc. PM me if you want contact info.

[Ranger09]

You have Oologah, Kaw, Spavinaw, Sooner, and Keystone Lakes I would say within 50 miles or so of Ponca. Good Luck with your Relocation and Welcome to Oklahoma......Ranger

[Woodworker42]

Come on down; lots of good folks in Oklahoma. Wind?--ohhh maybe a little now and then! But hey, we manage. My wife's best friend was a public school teacher in Ponca for 20+ years. It was always a good place for us to go visit. Like Ranger said, several good lakes around. Welcome to Okie land. And see, I didn't even mention football!

[superdave1984]

Thanks for all the replies. I haven't gotten the job yet so it's all still speculation at this point. But I want to have as much info on the front end so we aren't in a fizz if/when the time comes to go. I am guessing most houses there will have a storm shelter? We don't get many tornadoes here, but I am sure they are a regular visitor there.

Oh, and talk football all you want. My team (both college and NFL) sucks (for now) and I've come to terms with it.

[Ranger09]

We will convert you when you get here Dave...BOOMER SOONER!!!!!!!......Ranger

[superdave1984]

We will convert you when you get here Dave...BOOMER SOONER!!!!!!!......Ranger

Uhh....that's a negative on the conversion