Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Support Wildlife by Purchasing a Conservation Plate

Join the thousands of Oklahoma drivers showing their wild side by purchasing a hunting, fishing or wildlife-watching specialty license plate. You'll not only identify yourself as a fellow outdoor enthusiast, you'll also fund conservation efforts across the state.

"We have a design for nearly every interest," said Curtis Tackett, a biologist who works on fisheries and wildlife diversity projects for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Anglers can choose from two bass designs and a trout plate. Hunters can select a deer, turkey, quail, or mallard duck plate. We even have a scissor-tailed flycatcher and Texas horned lizard design for the outdoor enthusiast."

More than half of the license plate fee goes directly to the Wildlife Diversity Program. Original plates cost $38. Plate renewal is available for $36.50.

"The Wildlife Department doesn't receive any state tax appropriations, so we rely on wildlife enthusiasts to help us manage Oklahoma's wildlife and habitats," Tackett said.

Apply for your personalized or pre-numbered conservation plate at your local tag agency.