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Tishomingo NWR

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

Contacts

Hunting: (580) 371-2402
Game Warden (County):
(580) 320-2948(Johnston)
(580) 320-2950(Johnston)
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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Rattlesnake at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photo by Jeremiah Zurenda
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