Chickasaw National Recreation Area
By: Dennis Geary, Biologist at Chickasaw NRA, Texoma / Washita Arm / Tishomingo, Fobb Bottom WMAs. Phone: (580) 622-3161.
Area Description:
Chickasaw NRA
covers 4,500 acres located in Murray County, Oklahoma, near the town of Sulphur.
It consists of post oak-blackjack timber, mixed with native grass openings.
Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in good numbers.
Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in good numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontails are present in good numbers and can be found across the area.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat, and raccoon are available.
Dove: Present in fair numbers in season.
Waterfowl: Waterfowl can usually be found in fair numbers.
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald Eagle: Eagles winter in all areas of the WMA.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on producing native wildlife foods. Prescribed burns
are conducted when conditions permit.
Camping and Facilities:
In designated areas only.
Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities exist on the area’s many small ponds. Lake Arbuckle offers
excellent opportunities for white bass and crappie. Black bass and catfish
species are also present.
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