The "2004 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" will soon
be hitting the shelves of fishing and hunting license dealers across
the state. But store shelves aren’t the only place to find the
guides. Anglers who want to immediately view or download a copy of
the "2004 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" from the Internet can do so by
logging on to
www.wildlifedepartment.com
The booklet not only lists regulations
governing fishing in the state, but it also contains fishing tips
and a wide variety of other helpful information. Before heading out
on a fishing trip in the New Year, anglers should be sure to pick up
or print off a copy of the "2004 Oklahoma Fishing Guide."
That’s not all that sportsmen can find on
the Department’s Web site. The site is a true one-stop cyber shop
for the outdoor enthusiast.
Smart anglers can find out where the
hottest fishing action is taking place by logging onto
www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishrpt.htm. Anglers can find out how
some of the state's most popular game fish are biting including
bass, catfish, crappie and others. Compiled by Wildlife Department
personnel and independent reporters, the reports even include
techniques and locations to increase angler success. To sign up for
the weekly electronic news release, which also includes the weekly
fishing report, go to
www.wildlifedepartment.com/wl_news.htm.
Hunters and anglers can even purchase their
hunting and fishing licenses online by simply logging on to
www.wildlifedepartment.com/hflicens.htm. You can purchase a
license 24 hours a day and never leave the comfort of your home
computer.
It’s never too early to get a jump on
spring turkey seasons. Hunters now have a new tool to find
out-of-the-way hotspots - digital interactive maps. Hunters can fly
down the information superhighway and do some virtual scouting on
wildlife management areas across the state - all while never putting
a single mile on your vehicle. Log on to
www.wildlifedepartment.com/wmas2.htm to view the new maps which
include a wealth of information such as topography and aerial
photos.
The Web site also features online
brochures, outdoor news reports, information on non-game species and
much more. Simply log on and explore.
