Oologah Wildlife Management Area
By:
Scott Cox,
Biologist at Oologah and Spavinaw WMA’s. Phone:
(918) 629-5286.
Oologah Office Phone: (918) 253-4253
WMA Driving Directions and places of interests:
Goose Island: is 4 miles North of Oologah, OK on Hwy 169 and 4.5 miles east of Hwy 169 on EW road 35 or 1 mile South of Talala, OK on Hwy 169 and 4.5 miles east of Hwy 169 on EW road 35.
Overcup Bottoms WDU: 2 miles east of Nowata, OK on Hwy 60, 1 mile north on NS road 416, and 1 mile east on EW road 21.
Upper Verdigris WMA: 1 mile north of Delaware, OK on Hwy 169, 2 miles east on EW road 15, and 1 mile south on NS road 416.
Riley Bottoms area on Oologah WMA along Verdigris River:3 miles north of Nowata, OK on Hwy 169 and 3.5 miles east on EW road 19.
Salt Creek area on Oologah WMA along Oologah Lake: 8 miles east of Nowata, OK on Hwy 60, 3 miles south on Hwy 28, and 1.25 miles west on EW road 25.
Lightning Creek area on Oologah WMA along Oologah Lake: 8 miles east of Nowata, OK on Hwy 60, 3 miles south on Hwy 28, 1 mile west on EW road 25, and 1 mile south on NS road 421.
Panther Creek area on Oologah WMA along Oologah Lake: 8 miles east of Nowata, OK on Hwy 60, 3 miles south on Hwy 28, 1 mile west on EW road 25, 2 miles south on NS road 421, and 0.5 miles west on EW road 27.
Winganon Area of Oologah WMA: The WMA runs south of the town of Winganon, OK and north.
Spencer Creek area of Oologah WMA: 5 miles east of Chelsea, OK on EW road 32 (part of Hwy 28) and south 2 miles on NS road 420.
Cherokee Central Area of Oologah WMA: 6 miles east of Chelsea, OK on EW road 32 (part of Hwy 28) and south 2 miles on NS road 419.
Agricultural Fields (leased) of Oologah WMA: Agricultural fields are spread out along the WMA on the east side of Oologah Lake from south of Winganon, OK, to Hwy 60, along the Verdigris river at Riley Bottoms. Some fields are north of Hwy 60 between NS road 419 and 420 and EW road 21.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers.
Turkey: Rio Grande turkeys are present in fair numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontail are present in fair numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Dove: Can be found in fair numbers, at times, around agricultural fields.
Waterfowl: Limited goose hunting opportunities. Good duck numbers usually available on the lake and in the Overcup Bottoms and Upper Verdigris wetland units.
Squirrel: Both Fox and Gray squirrels are present in fair numbers.
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald eagle: Eagles can be found in the winter on Oologah lake.
Shorebirds: In the spring and through the fall, several shorebird species move through the area and may be found around the lake.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on producing native plants; although, there is
approximately 1,000 acres of agricultural lease operations and some small
agricultural food plots planted, annually. The Overcup Bottoms and Upper
Verdigris areas have wetland units and are primarily managed for waterfowl.
Camping and Facilities:
Primitive camping is allowed is designated areas and the
Corps of Engineers operates campsites around Oologah Lake both lodging and
restaurants are available in Nowata, Oologah and Claremore. The Oologah Corps
of Engineers can be reached at (918) 443-2250. The Oologah Chamber of Commerce
can be reached at (918) 443-2790. The Claremore Chamber of Commerce can be
reached at (918) 625-4726.
Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities exist on Oologah lake with several species of fish present
such as crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and white bass.
Maps:
Oologah WMA North Map pdf format (8.5x11)
Oologah WMA South Map pdf format (8.5x11)
Area map courtesy of US Army Corp of Engineers
Information on the lake and surrounding area
Upper Verdigris Waterfowl Development Area
Regulations: Consult the Wildlife Management Area General Regulations And Public Lands Restrictions in the Hunting Regulations
For additional information and area attractions:
www.GreenCountryOK.com
1-800-922-2118
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
201 SW Keeler
PO Box 2366, Bartlesville OK 74005
918-336-8708
1-877-273-2004
www.VisitBartlesville.com
Claremore Convention and Visitors Bureau
419 West Will Rogers, Claremore
918-341-2818
www.claremore.org
Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce
918-256-7133
www.vinita.com