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                                                                               •  Always think safety first and shoot-
                                                                                 ing game second.
          The Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP)   Attention: All sportspersons using OLAP
        enrolls private lands to allow public access for  lands are responsible to know and understand   •  Respect the landowner. The future
        hunting, fishing, stream access and/or wildlife  the rules of the program, as well as the rules   of the program depends on the
        viewing. Accessing by foot, sportspersons can  of each property. In addition to program rules,   participation of landowners.
        enter and use OLAP lands without obtaining  state and federal regulations apply. OLAP lands   •  Pack it in, pack it out. If you see
        special permission or paying a separate fee.  are considered Department-managed lands   someone else’s trash, please pick
        The goal of the OLAP is to increase hunting,  and all statewide regulations and license re-  it up.
        fishing and recreational opportunities in areas  quirements apply.
        with limited public access.                                            •  Remember to pick up your shot-
                                                                                 gun hulls.
           “A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no   •  Don’t shoot over property bound-
            gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts,   aries.
            they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than by a crowd of   •  Use access points, gates, or cor-
             onlookers. It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of this fact.”  ners when available. Don’t stretch
                                                                                 fence while crossing.
                                  – Aldo Leopold                               •  Respect fellow sportspersons and
                                                                                 maintain a safe and appropriate
                                                                                 distance.
                                          The Oklahoma Land Access Program is made pos-
                                          sible by a Voluntary Public Access and Habitat   •  Respect safety buffer zones.
                                          Incentive Program grant provided by the United States
                                          Department of Agriculture and administered by the
                                          Natural Resources Conservation Service.
        OLAP Map Directory
        The OLAP Map Directory provides real-time maps and information including access dates, special   Access via computer or mobile at:
        restrictions, temporary closure alerts, printable PDF maps, and more.   www.wildlifedepartment.com/olap














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