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BOW ANGLER TAKES OKLAHOMA-RECORD SPOTTED GAR

New state- or lake-record fish have been added to the Wildlife Department’s official database in recent weeks. Here is a snap-
shot of the big ones that didn’t get away!

State Record Spotted Canton Lake Record

Gar (Unrestricted) Flathead Catfish

Weight: Weight:
11 pounds, 10.5 ounces. 62.85 pounds.
Length: Length:
40.1 inches. 47.5 inches.
Girth: Girth:
13.75 inches. 32.75 inches.
Angler: Angler:
Tylor Lampkin of Davis.
Jeffrey Inman of Canton.
Method of Catch: Method of catch:
Bowfishing. Rod and reel.
Date Caught: Date:
March 27, 2020. March 24, 2020.
Area Caught: Area:
Lake of the Arbuckles. Stilling basin.

What’s the biggest fish you’ve ever caught? A 7-pound largemouth, a 2-pound
crappie or a 45-pound blue catfish? While your fish might not be a new state record,
it possibly could be the biggest fish ever caught from your favorite lake. Thanks
to a network of record-keepers at lakes across the state, your next trophy could
qualify as a lake record.
The Lake Record Fish Program was established as a way to serve anglers
and recognize big fish and the lakes they come from. To find out more, go to
www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/state-and-lake-records.

WIN A GUIDED DOVE HUNT

IN ARGENTINA!

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foun-
dation is giving away a dove hunt in Argentina
for four people, all expenses paid.*
Proceeds raised will enable the Founda-
tion to support the conservation mission of
the Wildlife Department. Get raffle tickets
through May 20, 2020, online at www.GoOut-
doorsOklahoma.com.
*Up to $4,500 cash in addition to six hunts, gun rental,
airfare, local transportation, and 5-star lodge near Cordoba.

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