Category 1 - Elk Hunts

(Can only be drawn once in a lifetime if drawn in 2002 or later.) Minimum age requirements for Controlled Hunts is 14, unless otherwise specified. One applicant only; NO GROUP APPLICATIONS. Applicants may apply using an apprentice-designated license, but must be hunter education certified prior to participating in the elk hunt. Up to three (3) hunt choices may be selected.

Hunt #

Name of Area

Hunt Date

# Permits

101

Cookson WMA

Nov. 14-15

 1 Either-Sex

102

Pushmataha WMA (B)

Dec. 12-13

 1 Either-Sex

103

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 8-10

22 Either Sex

104

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 8-10

86 Cows Only

105

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 15-17

22 Either Sex

106

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 15-17

86 Cows Only

107

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Jan. 12-14, 2010

22 Either Sex

108

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Jan. 12-14, 2010

86 Cows Only

A)

Selected Wichita Mountains NWR elk applicants must attend a pre-hunt briefing at 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding their hunt at the Visitor Center.  Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants should be prepared for extremely rough terrain and expect rigorous exercise during hunts.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to bring a helper to assist with removal of carcass from hunt area to hunter check station.  Accommodations will be made for non-ambulatory hunters.  Firearm requirements are centerfire only rifles of .270 caliber or larger.  All handguns are prohibited. There is a five (5) shells per day limit.

B)

To be arranged.  The successful applicant will receive contact information and the dates and times will be arranged.