Contacts
Area Details
For additional information on the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge visit our partners at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/deep-fork
- Public Area Check-In: Non-residents must check in and out when accessing certain Oklahoma public hunting and fishing areas. There is no additional cost or limit on the number of check-ins.
- Deer Licenses: A 2 day waiting period applies to nonresident deer licenses purchased after the deer season has started. Licenses must be purchased at least 48 hours before hunting.
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. 12-Nov. 29, 2026
Apr. 10-11, 2027
Apr. 16-May 16, 2027
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.
Build Your Own Dog Safety Field Kit
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter with decades of experience working alongside hunting dogs or just beginning to train your first four-legged companion, having a well-stocked field kit is essential. Your kit should include items for safety, and emergency care to ensure your hunting dog stays healthy and ready for the challenges of the field.
Endangered Whooping Cranes to Move through Oklahoma
Whooping cranes are migrating through the Central Flyway and stopping over in Oklahoma before continuing to coastal Texas. Sportsmen, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts can join the Wildlife Department in documenting this federally endangered bird’s route by sharing photographs and sighting details at wildlifedepartment.com.
