AR River -- tagged Stripers

[Bill Butts]

Greetings Fellow AR River Enthusiasts~

While talking with the OK Fisheries folks, today, they said that a number of larger (8# plus) Stripers have been surgically implanted with transmitters for a Telemetry Study (tracking the movement of the fish) both above and below Zink Dam, recently. These fish have been tagged with a blue OK Fisheries tag just above the dorsal fin.

They request that if anyone catches one of these Stripers that you take extra care in handling, reviving and releasing these fish.

They also request that any fisherman catching one or more of these fish report the day, time and location (and of course the weight and/or length) of their catch to the OK Dept of Wildlife Conservation.

Their web url is www.wildlifedepartment.com

You can send an email to their office and it will be forwarded to the proper fisheries staff.

Michael, Rodney, Wayne and others that take groups of fishermen to that area, please make your fishing partners aware of this request.

This study is very important as they work toward long term fisheries planning to ensure the health and success of this awesome Striper fishery that we have quickly learned to appreciate and value.

Thanks very much for your cooperation.

Let me know if any questions.

[Micheal Kyle]

I will be sure to tell everyone