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ALL PERSONS MUST POSSESS A FISHING OR HUNTING LICENSE, OR A WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FISHING AREAS
CONSERVATION PASSPORT TO ACCESS ANY DEPARTMENT FISHING AREA,
UNLESS EXEMPT (SEE PAGE 10).
Department Fishing Areas — PUBLIC USE RESTRICTIONS
The following rules and restrictions govern public use on all Wildlife Department Fishing Areas. Wildlife Department Fishing Areas are
listed in blue type on pages 40-41.
Alcoholic Beverages/Controlled Substances Glass beverage containers - Are prohibited at gun and archery only. Closed to waterfowl
- Beer and other alcoholic beverages are not al- Department fishing areas, except in designated hunting and antlerless deer harvest during
lowed (as defined in O.S. Title 37, Section 163.1), camping and parking areas. deer gun season.
except at designated camping and parking areas • Camping - Camping is restricted to 14 days
on any lands or waterways subject to control Hunting - Hunting is permitted on the fol- in a 30-consecutive-day period. The Area
of ODWC. No person shall use any controlled lowing lakes: Hall, Jap Beaver, Burtschi, Nanih Manager may grant extensions. Extension ap-
dangerous substance (as defined in O.S. 63, Sec- Waiya, Ozzie Cobb, Schooler, Evans Chambers, proval will be based upon degree of area use,
tion 2-101) on any lands or waterways subject to American Horse and Vanderwork during open anticipated weekend or holiday occupancy
control of ODWC. hunting seasons from Sept. 1 through spring and recreation season. Requests for exten-
turkey season, including migratory bird seasons. sions must be received by the Area Manager
Boats & Motors - Must comply with existing Hunting is restricted to shotguns, muzzleload- a minimum of 48 hours prior to start of ex-
state boat regulations and boat operators must ers and bows only (no muzzleloaders allowed tension date. Camping is permitted only in
obey Oklahoma State Boat Laws. All boats must at Schooler, Ozzie Cobb or Nanih Waiya). These designated camping areas. No person shall
be operated at no-wake speed (six miles per hour lakes are closed to antlerless deer harvest, ex- leave a vehicle, camper, tent or any personal
or less) and may not be left on the water or at cept during archery season. Hunting regula- property unattended for more than a 48-hour
areas longer than the limit on camping. No boats tions and restrictions for lakes Dahlgren, Doc period without approval of the Area Manager.
allowed at Doc Hollis Lake. Hollis and Vincent are the same as those listed Unauthorized placement of camping equip-
for Lexington WMA (Dahlgren), Sandy Sand- ment or other items placed at a campsite, and/
Camping - Limited to three days, except at the ers WMA (Doc Hollis) and Ellis County WMA or personal attendance without overnight
Lower Illinois River PFHA, Kiamichi River Ac- (Vincent). Hunting and shooting other than occupancy at a campsite for the purpose of
cess Area and Arcadia CEA where no camping is provided above is prohibited. “Closed areas” reserving a campsite for future occupancy is
permitted, and at Lakes Watonga and Carl Etling may be designated for purposes of safety and/ prohibited. All property removed from un-
where camping is limited to 14 consecutive days, or security. Trapping is prohibited. authorized placement at a campsite will be at
and at Blue River PFHA where camping is re- the owner’s expense and liability.
stricted to 14 days in a 30-consecutive-day period. Littering - Disposal of trash, refuse and debris, • Carl R. & Ruth Walker Landrum Wilder-
Camping is permitted only in designated camp- including organic and inorganic material is pro- ness Area & Plaster Wildlife Manage-
ing areas. Quiet shall be maintained in camping hibited, except in designated trash containers. ment Unit - Special rules pertain to these
areas between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Operation or areas, including walk-in access only (except
use of any audio-producing device including Motor Vehicles - Driving, occupying or parking where wheelchair access provided), no camp-
radios, televisions and musical instruments or any motor driven vehicle, except on maintained ing, and no swimming.
motorized equipment used in such a manner roads (unless posted as “no parking zones”),
as to reasonably annoy or endanger persons at designated parking areas and camping areas is Lower Illinois River Public Fishing
any time or exceed state or local laws governing prohibited. It is unlawful to operate any vehicle and Hunting Area – Simp and Helen
noise levels is prohibited. in a manner to create a public nuisance or to park Watts Management Unit
in a “no parking zone.” Motor vehicle operators In addition to other restrictions on this page, the
Disorderly Conduct - No person shall use must be licensed drivers. following regulations apply to the Simp and Helen
threatening, abusive or indecent language, par- Watts Management Unit):
ticipate in disorderly assemblage nor publicly Swimming - Swimming is not permitted in No camping permitted. All hunting is restrict-
appear nude or intoxicated on any lands owned Wildlife Department lakes. ed to shotguns with pellets or archery equipment
and managed by the Wildlife Department. only. See "Oklahoma Hunting" guide for open
Vandalism, Theft, & Damage to Property - hunting seasons.
Dogs - Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, Vandalism, theft, cutting or defacing of trees and
except when used to hunt during legal open sea- vegetation, removal of soil, rocks, water or miner-
sons on those areas where hunting is permitted. als or damage to state property are prohibited.
Fireworks/Explosive Devices - Possession or Water Skiing - Water skiing is prohibited.
use of explosive devices, including fireworks and
firecrackers, is prohibited. Waterfowl Refuge Portion - The Waterfowl
Refuge Portion (WRP) of the following lakes/
Fishing - Fishing is permitted at all times in areas is closed during Oct. 15 - Jan. 31 to all
accordance with regulations. “Closed areas” public use and access: Canton, Hackberry Flat,
may be designated for purposes of safety and/ Hugo, McClellan-Kerr, Red Slough, and Wister.
or security. After 10 p.m. and until 5 a.m., all Visit wildlifedepartment.com for a map of the
Wildlife Department fishing areas are restricted WRP portion or contact the Area Managers
to fishing and hunting (when applicable) related listed in the Public Hunting Lands: Special
activities only. No person may fish with more Area Regulations.
than two poles, except during trout seasons at
Designated Trout Areas when only one pole Blue River Public Fishing
per person is allowed. Trotlines, throwlines, & Hunting Area
limblines, juglines, nets, seines, yo-yos, spear- In addition to restrictions listed above, the following
guns, noodling and capture of bait fishes by any regulations apply to the Blue River PFHA:
method is prohibited, except cast nets may be
used to take bait for personal use only at Lake • Hours - Vehicular access is closed to all ex-
Carl Etling. Lake Dahlgren (Lexington WMA) cept emergency traffic from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
and Doc Hollis Lake (Sandy Sanders WMA) are year-round.
closed to fishing during designated controlled • Hunting - Always check current "Oklahoma
hunts (check Public Hunting Lands: Special Area Hunting" guide for season details and re-
Regulations for dates). strictions. All hunting is restricted to shot- Donald L. Hill
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