Altus Lugert Wildlife Management Area
By: Ron Smith, Biologist at Sandy Sanders and Altus Lugert WMA’s. Phone: (580) 471-3371.
Area Description:
Altus Lugert WMA covers 3,600 acres of Greer and Kiowa counties in southwest
Oklahoma. The area lies adjacent to and north of Lake Altus and primarily north
of Hwy 9 between Lone Wolf and Granite. Altus Lugert WMA consists mainly of
river bottom and slough areas with dense vegetation. Slough areas are dominated
by cattail and other aquatic species. Bottomland areas are heavily wooded with
cottonwood, American elm, willow, Kentucky coffee, honey locust, cedar and
saltcedar. A limited amount of mixed/tallgrass prairie interspersed with
sandplum lies in the northeast portion of the area. Average annual
precipitation is 26 inches.
Game Species of Interest:
Quail: Bobwhite quail occupy some of the upland sites and less dense wooded areas.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present throughout.
Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in fair numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontail rabbits are found over most of the area.
Squirrel: Fox squirrels are abundant.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat beaver and raccoon are available.
Dove: Fair numbers can usually be found since the area lies within a major migration corridor.
Waterfowl: When water levels are high, goose and duck hunting can be good in the sloughs and river. Lake Altus offers a large body of water nearby with generally good waterfowl numbers.
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald eagle: Eagles winter at Lake Altus and can often be seen from the WMA.
Nongame birds: The extensive wooded areas offer excellent habitat for many species of birds. Numerous species of shore birds frequent shallow water areas.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on enhancing native vegetation. Prescribed
grazing and prescribed burning are used to provide more open space, enhance key
species and control invasive species. Summer and winter food plots, consisting
of milo, millet, peas and winter wheat, are planted on the area.
Camping and Facilities:
Camping is not permitted on Altus Lugert WMA.
Fishing Opportunities:
Water levels dictate success. Spring can provide excellent white bass fishing
while they are moving up river. Spring can also produce very good channel cat
fishing in the main slough north of Hwy 9.
FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.
For additional
information and area attractions:
Altus Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 518
Altus OK 73522
580-482-0210
altuscc@intplsrv.net
Great Plains Country
114 South 9th St, Suite A Frederick OK 73542
580-335-5999
gpc@greatplainscountry.com
www.greatplainscountry.com
Mangum and Greer County
Chamber of Commerce
222 W Jefferson
Mangum OK 73554
580-782-2444
Oklahoma Tourism
and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Sayre
580-928-3156
www.sayreok.net