Heyburn Wildlife Management Area
Oaks, elms and sycamores dominate the woodland canopy, with native grass meadows in woodland openings. Due to its varied soils and vegetation types, the area supports a diversity of native and migratory wildlife. Heyburn Lake is a small COE flood control and water supply reservoir that is now very shallow in its upper reaches and no longer navigable by large boats. The average annual precipitation is 42 inches.
WMA Driving Directions: Travel approx. 12 mi. N of Bristow on Hwy 48 to Junction of Hwy 33 and 48. Travel 3 mi. East on Hwy. 33. Turn right (South) on Sheppard Point Park access road @ 2 miles. This area surrounds Heyburn Lake and has numerous access points. A map is needed to explore this area.
Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers adjacent to agricultural areas.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in good numbers but are highly sought after.
Turkey: Rio Grand turkeys are present in fair numbers but are highly sought after.
Rabbit: Cottontails are present in good numbers, very few swamp rabbits.
Furbearers: Bobcat, coyote and raccoon are abundant.
Doves: Dove are present in low numbers, area is not in a major flyway.
Waterfowl: Ducks are usually present in low numbers. Conditions usually heavily hunted, improve as shallow wetlands freeze in Dec. - Jan.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Approximately 150 acres of the area are row cropped annually. In addition,
wildlife plots are planted annually.
Camping Facilities:
Two camping areas are located at Heyburn Lake and operated by the COE. One is
located on the north side of the lake, south of Hwy. 33 and the other is located
near the dam on the south side of the lake just west of Kellyville. Check dates
as campgrounds are open seasonlly.
Fishing Opportunities:
Bass, crappie, and catfish are all abundant in Heyburn Lake. Both campgrounds
have improved boat ramps, but this lake is not suitable for large boats.
Maps:
Heyburn WMA Map pdf format (8.5x11)
Information on the lake and surrounding area
Area map courtesy of US Army Corp of Engineers
Regulations: Consult the Wildlife Management Area General Regulations And Public Lands Restrictions in the Hunting Regulations.
For additional
information and area attractions:
Cushing Chamber of Commerce
www.cushingchamber.org
Oklahoma
Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce
918-245-3221
www.sandspringschamber.com
Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce
101 E Dewey, Sapulpa OK 74006
918-224-0170
www.sapulpamainstreet.com