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.
Contacts
Area Details
For details on Salt Plains NWR visit our partners with the USFWS:
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. Public Hunting Area closed during controlled deer hunts. Contact the refuge for special restrictions.
- Quail, Pheasant, Duck, Merganser and Coot, Sandhill Cranes
Hunting hours close at noon daily. Public Hunting Area closed during controlled deer hunts. Contact the refuge for special restrictions.
Apprentice Designation: A Learner's Permit for Hunting
Hunter education has greatly reduced hunting accidents, but if you can’t complete a course right away, the apprentice designation allows you to hunt under supervision. It works like a learner’s permit, giving you the chance to gain real experience safely until you finish hunter education.
Exploring the New Herron Family WMA
The new Herron Family WMA is more than 17,000 acres of hunting land, it is also adventure, access, conservation, and tradition. Thanks to a unique partnership, Oklahoma residents now have a new place to chase deer, call turkeys, hear quail, and pass on the outdoors to the next generation.