This flooding results in superb conditions for waterfowl and other birds traversing the Central Flyway, including mallard, blue-winged teal, northern shoveler, pintail and resident wood ducks. Entry permit form for hunting on private property (PDF) Declaration for entry into California with wild-caught game or fish (PDF Form) Indian Game Transportation Tag Issuance Report Form (PDF) Deer - good quality bucks hidden in deep ravines with a capacity approximately 15-20 per . Shotgun or rimfire only. Deep Fork WMA Map Deep Fork WMA Map WMA Legend 2. These movements and sounds may be another hunter, so it is important to be patient and not move. Area Non-Ambulatory Acres 251.52 ac. Same as statewide seasons, except closed from Oct. 1 - Nov. 30. Neosho WMA - Craig and Ottawa County. From Bristow: 10 miles south on State Hwy 48. This unit is bounded by Sharp Road on the north and west, Briar Road on the south, and Hwy 75 on the east. Hunting Hours:1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Deep Fork NWR Map For additional information on the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge visit our partners at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/deep-fork Fishing Opportunities Area Specific Hunting Regulations The refuge is bounded on the west by the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area and on the south by Eufaula Wildlife Management Area, both of which are administered by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The TWRA manages over 1.5 million acres of WMAs statewide for the hundreds of species living in those areas. toehanus Sharpshooter Apr 24, 2013 #4 You might look at keystone and heyburn wmas. Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in fair numbers but are highly sought after. There is a special place hunting place for the hunters who are physically challenged. [1] Additional land will be purchased from willing sellers as funds are available,[4] and until the refuge reaches its legal limit in size. Your movements and noises may lead hunters to mistake you for a turkey. No camping on WMA. Kentucky's largest Wildlife Management Area, Peabody WMA, was second with 165 turkeys harvested. Firearms Hunt (permit required):). This habitat provides important cover, food and breeding areas for migrating waterfowl, as well as for mammals like cottontail and swamp rabbits, beavers, raccoons and white-tailed deer. --> [5] New hardwood growth sprouts near the river, then spreads more widely in the refuge when the floods come. JavaScript is disabled. New to turkey hunting or interested in taking up the activity again? You may not attempt to take turkeys by participating in a cooperative drive. To use dogs for hunting, training or any purpose from the end of small game season to August 31. Deep Fork WMA | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Home Hunting Where To Hunt Deep Fork WMA Contacts Hunting: (918) 759-1816 Game Warden (County): (918) 625-6801 (Creek) (918) 625-6363 (Creek) (580) 320-2949 (Okfuskee) Area Acres 11,900 ac. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation controlled hunt system offers a muzzleloader deer hunt. WMA Overview Public Hunting Area users must abide by the Location & Size: Nelson, Larue Counties; 2,896 acres. While a large percentage of the area is forested bottom lands, it also has numerous old fields, native prairies, and post oak-blackjack timber. This tract is situated in Okfuskee County in Oklahoma. [3] The land within its legal boundaries is 18,359 acres (74.30km2) of which about 9,748 acres (39.45km2) were publicly owned in 2015. Waterfowl: Waterfowl are abundant when water conditions are favorable. It has excellent access, on the west side through Deep Fork WMA road, and sets halfway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Trout fishing is available at Hood Creek, Walnut Fork Creek, Sarah's Creek and tributaries of each. There are also a number of Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) properties throughout the northwest region for hunters to consider using. There are two lakes in this area and are equipped with boat ramps. Legal Bows:For the purposes of hunting deer and turkey, legal bows include long, recurved, or compound bows with a minimum draw weight of 40 pounds and crossbows. California's general spring turkey season opens statewide March 26 and runs through May 1. Never stalk turkeys or turkey calls. This tract is situated in Okfuskee County in Oklahoma. Turkey Notes: A WMA Turkey Hunt Permit is required to hunt turkeys on this WMA during the . Open to squirrel, rabbit and raccoon hunting only, Dec. 1 - Jan. 31. Whether you are searching for one of the 149 species of birds amongst the trees or fishing for catfish in the river, there is something for everyone to see and experience. Reservations and Fees Turkey hunting at Sutherland Reservoir is by reservation only. To use dogs for stalk hunting of deer or for turkey hunting. .goog-te-banner-frame {display:none !important;} The Deep Fork River is noted for large Flathead catfish and also has other species. Reservations are sold in advance for the entire season using a lottery type drawing during the "Turkey Tune Up Event," usually held on the second Saturday in February.