Robbers Cave Wildlife Management Area
By: Benny Farrar, biologist at James Collins, Robbers Cave, and Eufaula (Gaines Creek) WMA’s. mailto:bfarrar@crosstel.net. Phone: (580)320-3178.
The area consists mostly of hills covered with pine timber, with scattered oaks and hickory and very few openings.
WMA Driving Directions: located on the East and West sides of highway 2 between Quinton and Wilburton. The 2 primary entrances into the WMA are located just North of the Robbers Cave State Park and are marked with Robbers Cave Wildlife Management Area signs.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers but are highly sought after.
Turkey: Eastern wild turkeys are present in good numbers but are highly sought after.
Rabbit: Cottontails are present in good numbers.
Squirrel: Gray and fox squirrel are present in good numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Proper management of the many natural
gas pipelines provides the needed openings in the pine timber.
Camping and Facilities:
Camping is allowed in designated areas only on the area. Camping
facilities ranging from primitive camping to cabins or a lodge are offered at
Robbers Cave State Park (1-800-654-8240).
Fishing Opportunities:
Limited fishing opportunities exist on the management area. Fishing
opportunities located on the adjacent Robbers Cave State Park include several
clear water lakes and streams. One of Oklahoma’s popular winter time trout
fisheries is located below Lake Carlton.
Maps:
Robbers Cave WMA Map pdf format (8.5x11)
Regulations: Consult the Wildlife Management Area General Regulations And Public Lands Restrictions in the Hunting Regulations