Page 29 - 2020 - 2021 Oklahoma Hunting & Fishing Regulations

How to Certify a
State Record
1. Fish must be caught on rod and line and must
be hooked and played by only one person.
(Except for unrestricted division, which recog-
nizes fish species taken by legal means other than
rod and reel such as bow and arrow, gig, spear,
trotline, jugline, limbline, etc. These records must
tie or exceed the weight of the existing rod and
reel record.)
2. Fish must be caught in accordance with Okla-
homa fishing regulations.
3. No fish caught from any hatchery or com-
mer cial put-and-take lake is eligible.
4. Accredited or certified weight scales must
be used to weigh the fish. Ac cred it ed steel
mea sur ing tapes must be used to measure
the fish. The fish should be measured from
tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with Jason Schooley
fish laid flat on a ruler, mouth closed and
tail lobes pressed together, giving length of
fish in inch es. Measure the girth of the fish
in inches around its widest point. Three wit- Edmond angler James Lukehart caught the state record, and potential world record rod and reel,
nesses, one of which must be an employee paddlefish at Keystone Lake on June 28, 2020. The fish weighed 146 pounds 11.2 ounces.
of the Wildlife Department, must witness
the weighing and measuring of the fish and
sign the af fi da vit. 6. A clear photograph showing a close-up side questionable fish affidavit submitted. The
5. The fish may be frozen, but must be in a view of the fish must accompany the complet- affidavit must be sub mit ted within 30 days
thawed, natural, live-weight condition when ed fish affidavit form. All pho to graphs become of the date the fish is caught.
approved by a Wildlife Department biologist the property of the Wildlife Department. 8. With the exception of grass carp, no restrict-
or tech ni cian. Preserve the fish until you 7. The Wildlife Department reserves the right ed exotic species will be eligible for state
receive an official letter of verification from to collect fish scale, tissue or spine sam ples record fish recognition.
the director of the Wildlife Department. to check fish identification and to refuse any

Wildcat Springs Ranch

Oklahoma’s Premier Hunting and Fishing Resort

The ranch offers over 8,100 private acres of panoramic
southern landscape in the Arbuckle Mountains and
a variety of expertly managed wildlife from Rocky
Mountain Elk and monster Whitetail Deer to American
Bison. Scenic nature tours are also available where
several exotic species can be seen including; Fallow
Deer, Oryx, Watusi, Zebras and more. The ranch also
features many fully stocked fi shing lakes including
Florida Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Catfi sh, and various
other pan fi sh.
Packages available to include 10,000+ sq.ft. of luxury lodging to accommodate up to 15 people at one
time, dining options, fully-stocked bar, and a number of amenities geared for rugged outdoorsmen and
refi ned nature enthusiasts alike.

Go online for more information or to book a guided fi shing or
hunting trip tailored to fi t your budget. Do not wait to make a
lasting memory and a chance to bring home a trophy of a lifetime!

wildcatspringsranch.com Promotional Code – “OKWILD” for a 5% discount
27