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BRIAN RICHTER

2023 SPRING TURKEY HUNTS
• Total applicants (includes first, second and third choice
preferences): 11,348
• Total permits available: 115
• Overall odds of getting drawn for any one permit: 1 in 98.6
• NOTE: Odds are tougher for hunts at McAlester Army
Ammunition Plant.

2023 YOUTH TURKEY HUNTS

• Total applicants (includes first, second and third choice
preferences): 1,017
• Total permits available: 34
• Overall odds of getting drawn for any one permit: 1 in 29.9
• NOTE: Better odds come with later-season hunts.

2023 SPRING TURKEY HUNTS
Hunt Permits Draw
Hunt Location-Permit Type Hunt Type Begin Date End Date Applicants Rank
Number Allowed Ratio
Cross Timbers WMA - Tom Shotgun 4/16/2023 4/20/2023 6000 1,643 10 164.3 7
Cross Timbers WMA - Tom Shotgun 4/29/2023 5/3/2023 6001 947 10 94.7 5
Deep Fork NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/24/2023 5/16/2023 6010 1,362 10 136.2 6
Four Canyon Preserve - Tom Shotgun 4/1/2023 4/2/2023 6020 1,190 2 595 10
Four Canyon Preserve - Tom Shotgun 4/7/2023 4/8/2023 6021 890 2 445 9
Little River NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/28/2023 4/30/2023 6040 780 20 39 1
McAlester AAP - Tom Shotgun 4/14/2023 4/16/2023 6050 1,218 20 60.9 3
McAlester AAP - Tom Shotgun 4/21/2023 4/23/2023 6051 1,044 20 52.2 2
McCurtain Co. WA - Tom Shotgun 4/7/2023 4/9/2023 6060 1,141 16 71.31 4
Tishomingo NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/20/2023 4/21/2023 6080 1,133 5 226.6 8

2023 YOUTH SPRING TURKEY HUNTS
Hunt Permits Draw
Hunt Location-Permit Type Hunt Type Begin Date End Date Applicants Rank
Number Allowed Ratio
Hugo COE (Kiamichi Park) - Tom Shotgun 4/1/2023 4/2/2023 7000 155 4 38.75 4
Washita NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/14/2023 4/16/2023 7010 156 2 78 6
Deep Fork NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/8/2023 5/16/2023 7020 182 10 18.2 2
James Collins WMA - Tom Shotgun 4/1/2023 4/2/2023 7030 184 10 18.4 3
Little River NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/21/2023 4/23/2023 7040 86 5 17.2 1
Salt Plains NWR - Tom Shotgun 4/14/2023 4/23/2023 7075 94 2 47 5
Wichita Mountains WR Shotgun 4/3/2023 4/5/2023 7096 160 1 160 7
(walk-in only) - Tom

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can apply?
Any resident or nonresident who possesses a valid hunting license or who is otherwise exempt may apply for con-
trolled hunts. A list of which hunting licenses are valid is available at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Applicants must
purchase the license prior to applying for controlled hunts. Applicants who are eligible for, and possess, appren-
tice-designated hunting licenses may also apply (although some hunts require hunter education certification by the
date of the hunt.) Check the website for more information.

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