Attention Non-Residents
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted new rules in 2025 that require non-residents accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas to check in and out of the area. By checking in and out of these areas, hunters, anglers, shooters, birdwatchers, hikers and any other users can help the Wildlife Department better understand how the area is being used. There is no additional cost associated with checking in or out of an area. There is no limit to the number of check ins for an individual in a year.
Contacts
Area Details
Tishomingo WMU is approximately 3,700 acres co-managed by ODWC and the USFWS to provide public hunting opportunities. The Washita River runs through the area providing large areas of river bottom flood plain habitat. The remainder of the area is a mix of hardwood timber hillsides with some agricultural fields. Many lakes and ponds are located on the area as well.
Main Entrance:
2 miles southwest of Tishomingo on highway 377, then south on McAdams road .6 miles to entrance.
Area can also be accessed from the south end of Airport Rd., and the south end of South Dogwood Rd. in Tishomingo.
- Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers.
- Turkey: Rio Grande wild turkeys are present in fair numbers, but limited by available habitat.
- Rabbit: Both cottontail and swamp rabbits are present.
- Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat, and raccoon are available.
- Dove: Present in fair numbers in season.
- Waterfowl: Waterfowl are usually present in good numbers when habitat conditions are favorable.
Food plots, Agricultural leases, and prescribed fire are the primary management practices used.
Camping is allowed in 7 designated camp sites.
The Washita River as well as many small lakes and ponds on the area offer many fishing opportunities.
Reeves Ravine, Whiskey Lake, Mule Lake, Bobcat Gulch, and Lost Lake are located on the area.
All hunters must sign-in and sign-out at the designated location(s) on the WMU. All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.
Closed Seasons
Same As Statewide Seasons
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Turkey Fall Gun
Tom only, shotgun only.
- Duck, Merganser and Coot
Hunting hours for waterfowl close at 1 p.m. daily.
- Quail, Squirrel, Rabbit, Snipe, Woodcock, Predator/Furbearer Calling
Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring
One-tom limit; seasons combined.
Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.
Closed to all air-driven watercraft.
Young Birder’s Amazing Talent Could Become His Life’s Calling
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson, an autistic student with an extraordinary ability to mimic dozens of bird calls, gained national attention after a video of his school talent show performance went viral. His passion for birds has opened doors to new opportunities and inspired hopes of a future in conservation.
Public Lands Hybrid Is Hunter’s One-in-a-Million Bird
A longtime duck hunter bagged what biologists suspect is a mallard – wood duck hybrid while hunting public lands in 2025. We dive into the science behind hybridization with the Wildlife Department’s migratory game bird technician to get a “behind-the-genes" look at this special hunt.
