Major County Wildlife Management Area
By: Steve Conrady, Senior Biologist at Canton WMA. Phone: (580) 541-534.
Area Description:
Major
County WMA covers 210 acres in Major County in northwest Oklahoma. Located
approximately 13miles south and 2.5 miles west of Waynoka, this WMA occurs in
the mixed grass eroded plains habitat type. Habitat consists if mixed grass
uplands dissected by deep canyons which support several hardwood tree species
including American elm, bur oak, chinquapin oak, Eastern red cedar. Water
resources are provided by Main Creek which flows year-round across the WMA.
Annual precipitation for the area is approximately 25 inches. Driving directions
to this WMA are: from the Junction of State Highways 281 & 412, 2 miles south,
2.5 miles west. Access to Major County WMA is Foot Access Only from a parking
area at the northeast corner of the area.
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 raccoon are available.
Dove: Very limited dove use on Major Co.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Habitat management on Major County WMA primarily involves prescribed
grazing, Eastern red cedar control and a limited amount of controlled burning.
Camping
and Facilities:
No camping facilities are available on
Major County WMA. Camping is available at the Little Sahara State Park, located
2.5 miles east and 10 miles north of the WMA. Lodging and restaurants are
available at Waynoka. The Waynoka chamber of commerce can be reached at (580)
824-4741.
A rifle range is not available on this WMA.
Fishing Opportunities:
Very limited fishing opportunity.
FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.
For additional information and area attractions:
Fairview Chamber of Commerce
206 E Broadway, Fairview 73737
www.fairviewokchamber.com
fairviewchamber@io2online.com
Major County Tourism
580-227-2527
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Waynoka Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 173, Waynoka 73860
580-824-4741