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Chapter 8 - Fisheries Management

Good habitat is important for a good fishery. Sometimes habitat improvements must be made to help a certain species in a body of water. Biologists use natural or manmade methods to improve fish habitat.

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Chapter 7 - Angler Responsibility

Anglers are responsible for everything they do. It is the individual’s responsibility to follow the rules and regulations, and to make good ethical decisions when fishing.

A fried fish filet on top of a plate of rice.
Chapter 6 - Fish Cleaning & Cooking

While many people enjoy fishing for sport, many others catch fish to use as food. Fish has always been an important part of the diet. And being able to clean and cook a fish that you caught is great, especially for those who enjoy the taste of fish!

An vibrant orange, blue and green longear sunfish sits gently in a hand with the blue lure poking out of the mouth.
Chapter 5 - Fish Identification

Being able to correctly identify fish is an important part of fishing. A responsible angler knows the fishing regulations and understands how many fish of each species can be kept, as well as the size a fish must be before it can be kept.

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Chapter 4 - Fishing Techniques

This chapter covers some basic fishing techniques that will help you land your first fish. There are hundreds of different fishing techniques, and it takes years of experience for any angler to master them.

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Chapter 3 - Knots and Casting Techniques

This chapter covers basic knot tying and basic casting with a spincast.

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Chapter 2 - Fishing tackle and Supplies

Fishing tackle, supplies and equipment are essential to the success of any angler. This chapter covers rod, reel, and lure selection.

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Chapter 1 - Oklahoma Sport Fishing

An overview of the Fishing in the Schools program and the history of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's involvement in aquatic resources.