U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service L Fishing Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Fishing on Sequoyah National Bullfrogs Persons possessing, transporting, Wildlife Refuge is allowed in all areas Bullfrogs may be taken at the or carrying firearms on National of the refuge open to public use as refuge in accordance with the State Wildlife Refuges must comply with indicated on the accompanying map, of Oklahoma Fishing Regulations. all provisions of State and local law. unless otherwise posted. Fishing shall Firearms may not be used to take Persons may only use (discharge) be in accordance with all applicable bullfrogs. firearms in accordance with refuge state and federal regulations. regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and Turtles and Mussels specific refuge regulations in 50 CFR Fishing Hours The taking of all turtles and mussels Part 32). Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on the refuge is strictly prohibited. is open to fishing seven days a week. We prohibit alcoholic beverages on all The Sandtown Bottoms Unit of the Sportsmanship refuge lands. refuge, which includes Sally Jones Please respect other refuge users Lake, is open from one-half hour while fishing. Please pick up trash, Littering is prohibited. Use litter before sunrise until sunset. including waste fishing line. Do not barrels or remove litter from refuge. leave leftover bait fish and fish parts Boats to decay in refuge parking areas and Speed limit is 30 mph on the tour Boats are allowed for fishing (see map boat ramps. road. Parking is restricted to on reverse for boat ramp locations), established parking areas. and all State of Oklahoma boating Safety regulations apply. Use caution when navigating refuge Keep wild things wild--all plants, waters. Numerous shallow areas animals, and their parts are protected Boat trailers and vehicles may not be and submerged tree stumps exist in and should not be disturbed or left overnight. Parking on or blocking refuge waters. River currents can be collected (except fish and wildlife refuge boat ramps is prohibited. very hazardous. Commercial barges legally taken during the refuge create large wakes. hunting and fishing seasons). Trotlines, Juglines, Limblines, and Yo-Yo’s General Regulations Violations These fishing techniques are allowed Consult all Refuge Regulations To report refuge violations contact as specified in the State of Oklahoma upon entering the refuge (see refuge the Federal Wildlife Officer: Fishing Regulations. regulations and informational 918/774-2832 or 1-844/697-8477. brochures). Bowfishing and Gigging For Additional Information Bowfishing and gigging are allowed To protect habitat and keep Sequoyah Refuge Manager on the refuge as specified in the State NWR a safe place for wildlife and Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge of Oklahoma Fishing Regulations. people, please follow these simple 107993 S. 4520 Road In the Sandtown Bottom Unit of the rules: Vian, OK 74962 refuge, these activities are restricted 918/773-5251, ext. 23 to daylight hours only. No broadhead Drive only on designated roads. www.fws.gov/refuge/sequoyah/ tipped arrows may be used or possessed while on the refuge. Overnight camping and open fires are not allowed on the refuge. June 2015 Snagging, Noodling, and Netting Snagging, noodling, and netting Pets are not allowed to run loose, but are prohibited on the refuge. Small may be kept in a vehicle or on a leash. seines, cast nets, trawls, and dip nets are allowed for collecting bait fish for Help us protect wildlife habitat-- personal use only. State of Oklahoma swimming and water skiing are not limits apply to bait fish collected on allowed on the refuge. the refuge. Please be courteous to other anglers and take no more than you need for the day’s fishing trip. SEQUOYAH CO.ARKANSAS MUSKOGEE VIAN
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