Dewey County Wildlife Management Area
By: Steve Conrady, Senior Biologist at Canton WMA. Phone: (580) 541-5346
Area Description:
Dewey County WMA covers 212 acres in Dewey County in northwest Oklahoma. Located
approximately 4 miles west of Taloga, this tract is western Oklahoma bottomland
habitat and lays adjacent to the Canadian River. Habitat consists of a
cottonwood/elm overstory with Eastern red cedar understory and sandplum in open
areas. Water resources are provided by the Canadian River and intermittent
springs. One windmill and overflow pond is also available. Annual precipitation
for the area is approximately 27 inches. Driving directions to this WMA are:
from Taloga, Oklahoma; one mile north on State Highway 183, 3.8 miles west on a
county blacktop road, 1.5 miles south on a gravel/dirt road. Access to Dewey
County WMA is foot access only from a parking area at the northwest corner of
the WMA. Hip waders may be necessary to access the WMA during wet periods.
Game Species of Interest:
Quail: Bobwhite quail may be present in low numbers.
Deer: White-tailed deer may be present in low numbers
Turkey: Rio Grande turkeys may be present in low numbers in the spring.
Rabbit: Cottontail rabbits are present in fair numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoons are available.
Dove: Very limited dove use on area..
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald Eagles: May occasionally be observed along the Canadian River during winter months..
Description of
Wildlife Management Practices:
Habitat management on Dewey County WMA primarily involves prescribed grazing,
eastern red cedar control and controlled burning.
Camping and Facilities:
No camping facilities are available on Dewey County WMA. Lodging and restaurants
are available at Seiling and Taloga.
A rifle range is not available on this WMA.
Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities are limited.
FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.
For
additional information and area attractions:
www.redcarpetcountry.com
1-800-447-2698
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
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