Category 1 - Elk Hunts

Can only be drawn once in a lifetime if drawn in 2002 or later. Minimum age requirement for controlled hunts is 14, unless otherwise specified. One applicant only; NO GROUP APPLICATIONS. Applicants may apply using an apprentice-designated license, but must be hunter education certified prior to participating in the elk hunt. Up to three (3) hunt choices may be selected. 

Hunt #

Name of Area

Hunt Date

# Permits

101

Cookson WMA

Nov. 15-16

 1 Either-Sex

102

Pushmataha WMA (O)

Dec. 13-14

 1 Either-Sex

103

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 9-11

 20 Bull Only

104

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 9-11

 75 Cow Only

105

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 16-18

 20 Bull Only

106

Wichita Mtns NWR (A)

Dec. 16-18

 75 Cow Only

A)

Selected Wichita Mountains NWR elk applicants must attend a pre-hunt briefing at 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding their hunt at the Visitor Center.  Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. NOTE: Applicants should be prepared for extremely rough terrain and expect rigorous exercise during hunts.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to bring a helper to assist with removal of carcass from hunt area to hunter check station.  Accommodations will be made for non-ambulatory hunters.  Firearm requirements are centerfire only rifles of .270 caliber or larger.  All handguns are prohibited. There is a five (5) shells per day limit.

O)

To be arranged.  The successful applicant will receive contact information and the dates and times will be arranged.