Page 78 - 2020 - 2021 Oklahoma Hunting & Fishing Regulations

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

76 2020-2021 OKLAHOMA HUNTING & FISHING GUIDE