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Tishomingo NWR

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.

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Tishomingo NWR.  Photo by David Morris/RPS 2019
David Morris/RPS 2019

Contacts

Game Warden:
(580) 320-2948 (Johnston)
(580) 320-2950 (Johnston)

Area Details

Area Acres: 16,464 ac.

For additional information on the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge visit our partners at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tishomingo

Deer and turkey hunts are available as controlled hunts only.

Limited waterfowl hunting is available, please contact refuge headquarters at (580) 371-2402 for special regulations. All other seasons are closed.

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