Oologah Wildlife Management Area
By:
Scott Cox,
Biologist at Oologah and Spavinaw WMA’s. Phone:
(918) 629-5286.
Oologah Office Phone: (918) 253-4253
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers.
Turkey: Rio Grande turkeys are present in fair numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontail are present in fair numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Dove: Can be found in fair numbers, at times, around agricultural fields.
Waterfowl: Limited goose hunting opportunities. Good duck numbers usually available on the lake and in the Overcup Bottoms and Upper Verdigris wetland units.
Squirrel: Both Fox and Gray squirrels are present in fair numbers.
Nongame Species of Interest:
Bald eagle: Eagles can be found in the winter on Oologah lake.
Shorebirds: In the spring and through the fall, several shorebird species move through the area and may be found around the lake.
Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on producing native plants; although, there is
approximately 1,000 acres of agricultural lease operations and some small
agricultural food plots planted, annually. The Overcup Bottoms and Upper
Verdigris areas have wetland units and are primarily managed for waterfowl.
Camping and Facilities:
Primitive camping is allowed within 50 yards of public roads and the
Corps of Engineers operates campsites around Oologah Lake both lodging and
restaurants are available in Nowata, Oologah and Claremore. The Oologah Corps
of Engineers can be reached at (918) 443-2250. The Oologah Chamber of Commerce
can be reached at (918) 443-2790. The Claremore Chamber of Commerce can be
reached at (918) 625-4726.
Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities exist on Oologah lake with several species of fish present
such as crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and white bass.
FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.
For additional information and area attractions:
www.GreenCountryOK.com
1-800-922-2118
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com
Bartlesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
201 SW Keeler
PO Box 2366, Bartlesville OK 74005
918-336-8708
1-877-273-2004
www.VisitBartlesville.com
Claremore Convention and Visitors Bureau
419 West Will Rogers, Claremore
918-341-2818
www.claremore.org
Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce
918-256-7133
www.vinita.com
Click here for an area map courtesy of US Army Corp of Engineers
Click here for information on the lake and surrounding area