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Tishomingo WMU

Tishomingo WMU, photo by John Carter

Contacts

Game Warden:
(580) 320-2948 (Johnston)
(580) 320-2959 (Marshall)
(580) 320-2951 (Marshall)
(580) 320-2950 (Johnston)

Area Details

Area Acres: 3,150 ac.

Tishomingo WMU is approximately 3,700 acres co-managed by ODWC and the USFWS to provide public hunting opportunities. The Washita River runs through the area providing large areas of river bottom flood plain habitat. The remainder of the area is a mix of hardwood timber hillsides with some agricultural fields. Many lakes and ponds are located on the area as well.

Attention - New rules apply to non-residents:

  • 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.

All hunters must sign-in and sign-out at the designated location(s) on the WMU. All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Closed Seasons
Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Trapping
Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery, Youth Deer Gun, Deer Muzzleloader, Deer Gun, Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun, Dove, Rail, Gallinule, Crow, Turkey Fall Archery
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Turkey Fall Gun

Tom only, shotgun only.

  • Duck, Merganser and Coot

Hunting hours for waterfowl close at 1 p.m. daily.

  • Quail, Squirrel, Rabbit, Snipe, Woodcock, Predator/Furbearer Calling

Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.

  • Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring

One-tom limit; seasons combined.

Additional Restrictions:

Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.

Closed to all air-driven watercraft.

Main Entrance: 

2 miles southwest of Tishomingo on highway 377, then south on McAdams road .6 miles to entrance.  

Area can also be accessed from the south end of Airport Rd., and the south end of South Dogwood Rd. in Tishomingo. 

  • Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers.  
  • Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in fair numbers, but limited by available habitat. 
  • Rabbit: Both cottontail and swamp rabbits are present.  
  • Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat, and raccoon are available.  
  • Dove: Present in fair numbers in season.  
  • Waterfowl: Waterfowl are usually present in good numbers when habitat conditions are favorable.

Food plots, Agricultural leases, and prescribed fire are the primary management practices used.

Camping is allowed in 7 designated camp sites.

The Washita River as well as many small lakes and ponds on the area offer many fishing opportunities.

Reeves Ravine, Whiskey Lake, Mule Lake, Bobcat Gulch, and Lost Lake are located on the area. 

Guided Youth Hunts Open the Doors to Waterfowl Hunting

The ODWC guided youth waterfowl hunt program helps young hunters and their families discover a lifelong passion while making waterfowl hunting more accessible for beginners.

Shooting Range Work Advances at Full Bore

ODWC is working to ensure hunters, along with recreational and competitive shooters, have safe, accessible places to enhance their skills through new shooting range construction and extensive renovations on Wildlife Management Areas.

OLAP: More Access, More Opportunity

As you plan your dove hunts, scouting for deer season or getting ready to chase quail this fall, don’t forget about OLAP!