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many additional hunting opportunities to sportsmen and sportswomen. “We know there are deer and turkey on the WMA, and we'll be getting a better handle on popula- tions as we are able to spend more time on the ground.” A wildlife biologist and a wildlife technician will eventually be assigned to the WMA. They will be well- equipped for development, operations and mainte- nance of the WMA. “Being that this a brand new area, there is currently very little infrastructure,” Ridge said. “Our priorities are signage, enhancing vehicular access, and so forth. Plans are in the works for public vehicular access, fire- breaks, camping areas and other features. We are dili- gently working on behind-the-scenes requirements and hope to have tangible projects going soon.” Before work can begin on the ground, there is much to do that is not seen by the public, such as planning, archae- ological surveys, requisitioning and purchasing, and so on. Users are required to have a hunting or fishing license, or a Conservation Passport. Camping on the area is not permitted. For regulations pertaining specifically to San Bois WMA, consult the Special Area Regulations section in the latest Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing Guide. For more information, call (918) 617-1113. A splash of color helps conceal some natural drama at the Sans Bois WMA. Stands of pines are common on the San Bois WMA in Haskell County. Improving public access into San Bois WMA will be a priority. KELLY ADAmS/ODWC DON P. BROWN/ODWC DON P. BROWN/ODWC SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 37