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Area Details
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.
- 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
Same As Statewide Seasons
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.
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.
Build Your Own Dog Safety Field Kit
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter with decades of experience working alongside hunting dogs or just beginning to train your first four-legged companion, having a well-stocked field kit is essential. Your kit should include items for safety, and emergency care to ensure your hunting dog stays healthy and ready for the challenges of the field.
Endangered Whooping Cranes to Move through Oklahoma
Whooping cranes are migrating through the Central Flyway and stopping over in Oklahoma before continuing to coastal Texas. Sportsmen, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts can join the Wildlife Department in documenting this federally endangered bird’s route by sharing photographs and sighting details at wildlifedepartment.com.
