Blue River PFHA

Contacts

Hunting: (580) 920-5773

Fishing: (580) 920-5773

Game Warden (County):

(580) 320-2948(Johnston)

(580) 320-2950(Johnston)

Area Acres

3,367 ac.

Blue River PFHA Map

Blue River is 3,367 acres of Postoak and Blackjack timber and scattered openings. Located 8 miles northeast of Tishomingo.

Driving Directions

South entrance – From Tishomingo: 4 miles east on State Hwy 78, 6½ miles north on Bullard Chapel Rd (N3590).

North entrance – From Tishomingo: 9 miles north on U.S. Hwy 377, 1 mile east on State Hwy 7.

Game Species of Interest

Quail: Bobwhite are present in fair numbers.
Deer: Whitetail are present in fair numbers.
Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in low numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontail are found across the area.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Dove: Dove are present in fair numbers.

Non-Game Species of Interest

Bald Eagle: Eagles winter at Tishomingo NWR and can be sighted at Blue River on occasion.

Management Practices

Management efforts, such as controlled burns, focus on producing native wildlife foods such as ragweed and sunflower, although some small grains are planted.

Camping/Facilities

Designated areas only.

Fishing Opportunities

Fishing opportunities abound at Blue River. From November through mid-March, Blue River is a designated trout area, and is stocked with rainbows approximately every two weeks. Summer stockings include channel catfish.

Area Specific Hunting Regulations

All hunting is restricted to shotguns or archery equipment only.

Closed Seasons

Deer Muzzleloader, Turkey Fall Gun, Trapping

Same As Statewide Seasons

Deer Archery, Dove, Gallinule, Crow, Quail, Snipe, Woodcock, Waterfowl, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey Fall Archery, Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Predator/Furbearer Calling