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Tishomingo WMU

Tishomingo WMU, photo by John Carter

Contacts

Game Warden:
(580) 320-2948 (Johnston)
(580) 320-2959 (Marshall)
(580) 320-2951 (Marshall)
(580) 320-2950 (Johnston)

Area Details

Area Acres: 3,150 ac.

Tishomingo WMU is approximately 3,700 acres co-managed by ODWC and the USFWS to provide public hunting opportunities. The Washita River runs through the area providing large areas of river bottom flood plain habitat. The remainder of the area is a mix of hardwood timber hillsides with some agricultural fields. Many lakes and ponds are located on the area as well.

Attention Non-Residents

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers, and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check-ins for an individual in a year.

Learn More About Public Check-In

All hunters must sign-in and sign-out at the designated location(s) on the WMU. All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Closed Seasons
Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Trapping
Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery, Youth Deer Gun, Deer Muzzleloader, Deer Gun, Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun, Dove, Rail, Gallinule, Crow, Turkey Fall Archery
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Turkey Fall Gun

Tom only, shotgun only.

  • Duck, Merganser and Coot

Hunting hours for waterfowl close at 1 p.m. daily.

  • Quail, Squirrel, Rabbit, Snipe, Woodcock, Predator/Furbearer Calling

Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.

  • Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring

One-tom limit; seasons combined.

Additional Restrictions:

Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.

Closed to all air-driven watercraft.

Main Entrance: 

2 miles southwest of Tishomingo on highway 377, then south on McAdams road .6 miles to entrance.  

Area can also be accessed from the south end of Airport Rd., and the south end of South Dogwood Rd. in Tishomingo. 

  • Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers.  
  • Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in fair numbers, but limited by available habitat. 
  • Rabbit: Both cottontail and swamp rabbits are present.  
  • Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat, and raccoon are available.  
  • Dove: Present in fair numbers in season.  
  • Waterfowl: Waterfowl are usually present in good numbers when habitat conditions are favorable.

Food plots, Agricultural leases, and prescribed fire are the primary management practices used.

Camping is allowed in 7 designated camp sites.

The Washita River as well as many small lakes and ponds on the area offer many fishing opportunities.

Reeves Ravine, Whiskey Lake, Mule Lake, Bobcat Gulch, and Lost Lake are located on the area. 

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What is the OLAP, and How Can it Benefit Landowners?

If you own land in Oklahoma, you could be earning annual payments just by allowing public access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Find out how the Oklahoma Land Access Program works and whether your property qualifies.