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Salt Plains NWR

Salt Plains NWR, photo by Steve Webber

Contacts

Hunting: (580) 626-4794
Game Warden (County):
(580) 860-4979(Alfalfa)
Area Acres
11,200 ac.

For details on Salt Plains NWR visit our partners with the USFWS:

USFWS - Salt Plains NWR

All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Deer and turkey seasons closed, except for controlled hunts. ALL other hunting seasons are closed unless otherwise specified below.

Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Dove

Hunting hours close at noon daily. Contact the refuge for special restrictions.

  • Quail, Pheasant, Waterfowl, Sandhill Cranes

Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during deer gun season. Hunting hours close at noon daily. Contact the refuge for special restrictions.

Recent Journals
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Wild Double Take: Purple and House Finches

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike finches, the purple and house finches.

A large raptor with dark wings and a white head and tail stretches its talons as it lands on a branch.
Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful

Oklahoma's bald eagle numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for eagle watching.

cutting deer meat photo
Venison: It's What's For Dinner!

There are numerous reasons to go deer hunting: the adventure, the tradition, the opportunity to connect with nature, and the nutritious meat it provides. With grocery prices on the rise, I'm especially eager to fill my freezer with deer meat this year. As a family of four, having nutritious, self-harvested meat gives me peace of mind knowing we're eating healthy and saving money. This led me to explore the health benefits of deer meat. Below is what I discovered. I hope it encourages you to enjoy the outdoors, harvest venison, and prepare it this season!