X0201 42003-07-31 0000909990 WILD OATS MARKETS INC OATS 0001186414 DEVINE BRIAN K 6608 LA VALLE PLATEADA RANCHO SANTA FE CA 92067 1000Option to Buy 8.9252003-07-314A019058.925A2003-07-312013-07-31Common Stock19051905DOption is the right to buy Common Stock.The Filer elects to accept options to purchase the Company's Common Stock in lieu of cash payment for participation in Board meetings. Options in lieu of cash payments are granted at 85% of the current market value on the day of the grant.Freya R. Brier, as attorney-in-fact for Brian K. Devine2003-07-31