Recently, we initiated a program to propagate threatened and endangered fish and species of greatest conservation need. Our hatchery staff continue to produce record numbers of fish for stocking in public and private waters. That said, I am very proud of over $20 million of boating and fishing access projects we have funded across the state. What do you think have been the biggest accomplishments during your time as head of fisheries?īolton: First, it is important to point out that accomplishments in fisheries under my watch were a team effort. I have 75 incredible individuals on my staff that are passionate about Oklahoma's fisheries resources.
We work diligently to ensure that we are providing a quality product to our constituents.
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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation never loses sight of the fact that we are funded by license revenues from hunters and anglers. We have developed world class fisheries for striped bass, paddlefish, blue catfish, largemouth bass and crappie. I could go on but the point is Oklahoma has incredible fishing opportunities in every corner of the state. Seriously, I do believe fishing in Oklahoma in 2022 is as good as it has ever been.
'If it's not a 180, it's close to it': Oklahoma Wildlife Department shifts bass management strategy In your 43 years at the Wildlife Department, what has been some of the biggest changes in Oklahoma fishing?īolton: Some of my fisheries division co-workers have joked that the invention of the outboard motor must have been the biggest change to fishing during my career. He answered some questions from The Oklahoman about his career and the future of fishing in the state. 31 and plans to spend more time pursuing his hobbies of backpacking, woodworking and photography. Before that, he served 18 years as the assistant chief and has worked for the Wildlife Department since 1979.Īfter 43 years at the Wildlife Department, Bolton is retiring on Jan. Watch Video: Grappling with flathead catfish: An Oklahoma noodling adventureīarry Bolton, 66, has been chief of the fisheries division for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation since 2007.
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