Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24

A Concurrent Resolution proclaiming the "white-tail deer"
as the official game animal of the State of Oklahoma;
and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the white-tail deer is the greatest trophy among Oklahoma's bountiful hunting harvest; and

WHEREAS, the white-tail deer population is estimated at some 250,000 existing in each of Oklahoma's 77 counties; and

WHEREAS, the white-tail deer is the most beautiful and prized symbol of Oklahoma wildlife; and

WHEREAS, the 377,000 resident and nonresident sportsmen who hunt for the white-tail deer and other game during the various seasons make an enormous contribution to Oklahoma's recreational economy in the amount of $177 Million.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature, the House of Representatives concurring therein:

THAT the "white-tail deer" is hereby designated as the official game animal of the State of Oklahoma.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Chairman of the Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Adopted by the Senate the 25th day of January, 1990.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 30th day of January, 1990.
Filed with the Secretary of State January 30, 1990.

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