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
For additional information on the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge visit our partners at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/deep-fork
A free permit is required for rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, and duck hunting. These permits are available at the NWR office and parking areas.
All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.
Area closed to all activities for controlled hunts:
Oct. 13 – Nov. 30, 2025
April 11 – 12, 2026
April 16 – May 16, 2026.
Closed Seasons
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Rabbit
Open Dec. 1 - Jan. 31.
- Squirrel
Same as statewide seasons, except closed from Oct. 1 - Nov. 30. Shotgun or rimfire only.
- Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers
Open to squirrel, rabbit and raccoon hunting only, Dec. 1 - Jan. 31.
- Duck, Merganser and Coot
Contact Refuge for special restrictions.
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