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Managing Oklahoma's Fish
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| Paying for
Fisheries Management Anglers, do you know how much of every tax dollar is used to fund the Department and its fisheries management programs? Answer: None. The Department does not receive any state tax appropriations, but operates chiefly on two other sources of income. 1) Hunting and fishing license
fees The Sport Fish Restoration Program apportions money to state wildlife agencies based on a formula that factors in the size of the state and the number of licensed anglers. Oklahoma receives about $3.5 million a year. This money is used for fisheries management projects, stocking, capital improvements, research, aquatic education and boating/fishing access projects such as new and improved boat ramps. |
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| Wildlife Diversity | |||
| Fishing | |||
| Law Enforcement | |||
| Hunting | Crappie | Trout | |
| Stripers and Hybrids | Catfish | ||
| Outdoor Calendar | Largemouth Bass | More opportunities | |
| Walleye and Saugeye | Hatcheries and stocking | ||
| Educational Programs | White Bass | Zebra Mussels in Oklahoma | |
| Lake Management Plans | |||
| About the Department |
Southern Division American Fisheries Society
Reservoir Committee (artificial structure and aquatic plants) |
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