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Area Details
Sans Bois WMA covers approximately 8,300 acres acres in southeast Haskell County, Oklahoma. The area is located south of McCurtain, about 2.5 miles south of Highway 31.
The area is dominated by upland habitats, including forested mountains of oak/pine/hickory, with reclaimed rock mining areas and grazing pastures adding some diversity to the area. The terrain is predominantly rocky and steep, with the highest point in Haskell Co located on the property.
- Public Area Check-In: Non-residents must check in and out when accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas. There is no additional cost or limit on the number of check-ins.
- Deer Licenses: A 2 day waiting period applies to nonresident deer licenses purchased after the deer season has started. Licenses must be purchased at least 48 hours before hunting.
Area closed to all activities for controlled deer hunts:
Oct. 23-25, 2026
Nov. 6-8, 2026
Closed Seasons
Same As Statewide Seasons
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Quail, Trapping
Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Squirrel, Rabbit, Crow, Rail, Gallinule, Snipe, Woodcock, Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Predator/Furbearer Calling, Duck, Merganser and Coot
Closed from the opening day of deer archery season through the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring
One-tom limit; seasons combined.
Closed to all nonhunting activities, except hunter camping, from Oct. 1-Jan. 31 and during spring turkey season.
Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.
From Highway 31 at McCurtain: take S County Rd 3720 (W 1st Ave) south. Continue approximately 1.8 miles to E1300 Rd. Go east on E1300 Rd approximately .5 miles to northwest corner of north boundary of WMA.
- Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.
- Deer: White-tailed deer are present.
- Turkey: Eastern turkeys are present.
- Rabbit: Cottontails are present.
- Squirrel: Gray and fox squirrels are present.
- Furbearers: Coyote, gray fox, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Prescribed fire is the dominant management tool utilized on the area, with both dormant and growing season burns conducted as prescribed fire infrastructure is developed. Woody vegetation control, increased daylighting and forb/native grass production is the goal.
There are 2 designated campgrounds located on Sans Bois WMA. The primitive campground at the entrance is open for all types of camping, including camper trailer and RV. Due to the extremely steep and narrow roads on the area interior, the interior campground is limited to tent camping only. No trailers of any kind.
Fishing opportunities exist on the area but are limited.
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Stigler Chamber of Commerce
204 East Main, Stigler 74462
(918) 967-8681
