Gist Wildlife Management Area
By: Kelvin Schoonover, Biologist at Gist WMA. Phone:(405) 823-8425.
The area is primarily North Fork of the Red River bottomland and is vegetated with sand plum thickets, cottonwoods, and tall grass species.
WMA Driving Directions: Go to Tipton, OK, at stop light on Highway 5C go North 2 miles, turn left go West 3 miles to Gist WMA.
Game Species of Interest:
Waterfowl: Small numbers may be present on the river during migration.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in low numbers.
Dove: Doves may be present in small numbers during migration.
Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontails may be present in fair numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon may be available.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Little management occurs on this area due to its very small size. A dove
feeding field is planted in most years.
Camping and Facilities:
None
Fishing
opportunities:
Fishing very limited fishing available on North Fork of the Red River.
Maps:
Gist WMA Map - pdf format (8.5x11)
Regulations: Consult the Wildlife Management Area General Regulations And Public Lands Restrictions in the Hunting Regulations.
For additional
information and area attractions:
Altus Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 518
Altus OK 73522
580-482-0210
altuscc@intplsrv.net
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
105 South Main
Frederick OK 73542
580-335-2126
www.frederickchamber.org
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