Schultz Wildlife Management Area
By: Danny Watson, Biologist at Beaver River, Optima, Schultz and Rita Blanca WMA’s. Phone: (806) 339-5175.
Side oats and buffalo grass predominate on upland sites. Bottomlands consist of salt cedar and cottonwood. The average annual precipitation for the area is about 17 inches.
WMA Driving Directions: From the east edge of the town of Hardesty, turn south on farm-to-market road 5 miles, turn west 1 mile.
Pheasant: Present in very low numbers.
Quail: Blue quail are present in very low numbers.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in very low numbers.
Rabbit: Both cottontails and jackrabbits are present with cottontails being more common.
Furbearers: Coyote present.
Dove: Dove may be present in low numbers.
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald eagle: Eagles winter around Optima WMA.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on producing native wildlife foods such as
ragweed and sunflower.
Camping and Facilities:
No designated camping areas are offered on the area.
The town of Hardesty offers fuel and food. Both lodging and restaurants are available in Guymon. The Guymon Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (580) 338-2809.
Fishing Opportunities:
A winter time trout fishery at Sunset Lake in Guymon is available, about
20 miles west of the area. Contact City of Guymon for cost and season dates at
(580) 338-3396.
Maps:
Schultz 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:
www.redcarpetcountry.com
1-800-447-2698
Cimarron County
Chamber of Commerce
PO BOX 1027, Boise City, 73933
580-544-5344
www.cccok.org
ccc@ptsi.net
Guymon Tourism
www.guymonok.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