Rep. Mike Sanders wants Oklahomans to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday, September 24.
“In celebrating this day, we recognize the time-honored traditions of hunting and angling, as well as the historical and current contributions of the original conservationists – hunters and anglers – in supporting sound, science-based fish and wildlife conservation,” said Sanders.
He said it is hunters and fishermen who help fund conservation efforts in Oklahoma through license fees and excise taxes.
“I am proud to recognize the contributions of the state’s sportsmen and women to conservation and public access. From the outstanding habitat and hunting opportunities for waterfowl and dove at the Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area, to the newly expanded boat ramp on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees near Grove Oklahoma, which has now launched two Bassmater Classics in the state, Oklahoma’s sportsmen and sportswomen have directly contributed to the abundant fish and wildlife populations we have today, as well as our vibrant outdoor economy.”
