Washita County Wildlife Management Area
By: Kent Swanda, Habitat Coordinator at Ellsworth WDU, Ft.Cobb, Mtn.Park, Washita County and Waurika WMA’s. Phone 580-595-0347.
Area Description:
Washita Co. WMA covers 240 acres in Washita Co. It is located
approximately 3 miles northwest of Cordell, Oklahoma (From Jct. of HWY 152 and
Hwy 183 in Cordell go one mile north and then go 2.5 miles west). It is a small
area with a mixture of typical tall grass species and sand plum in upland areas,
with cottonwood and elm in the bottomland. A small flood control lake impounds
water in large rainfall events. Annual rainfall is about 26 inches.
WMA Driving Directions: From Cordell: 1 mile west on State Hwy 152 (from the intersection with U.S. Hwy 183), 1 mile north on N2230, 1 mile west on E1180.
Game Species of Interest:
Quail: Bobwhite are present in low numbers.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in very low numbers.
Dove: Dove may be present in low numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontails and Jackrabbits are present in low numbers.
Turkey: Rio Grande Turkeys are present in low numbers.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Approximately 25 acres are annually planted to winter wheat and milo to provide
feed fields for doves and other wildlife. Small areas are disced in winter to
promote native food plants such as ragweed and sunflowers. Tree plantings on
area increase woody cover.
Camping and Facilities:
No camping, areas exist on the WMA. Crowder Lake State Park is located
approximately 15 miles east of the area on Hwy. 54. Crowder Lake S.P. ph. (405)
343-2443.
Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities exists at Tom Steed Reservoir particularly for hybrid
striped bass, walleye and crappie. Crowder Lake (158 acres) also offers fishing
for bass, catfish and sunfish. About 30 miles south of the area.
Maps:
Washita WMA Map - best general purpose map, pdf format (8.5x11)
Washita WMA Map - interactive map with aerial photography available
Regulations: Seasons on public lands section of hunting regulations
For additional
information and area attractions:
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
580-323-2222
www.clintonok.org
Elk City Chamber of Commerce
1-800-280-0207
www.elkcitychamber.com
Great Plains Country
114 South 9th St, Suite A Frederick OK 73542
580-335-5999
gpc@greatplainscountry.com
www.greatplainscountry.com
Oklahoma
Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Roger Mills County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
580-497-3378
www.cheyenneokchamber.com
Sayre
580-928-3156
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
580-772-7744
www.weatherfordchamber.com