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Heyburn WMA

Heyburn WMA, photo by Jennifer Benge

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Area Acres
5,725 ac.
Area Non-Ambulatory Acres
133.07 ac.

The Heyburn WMA is a 5,725 acre tract of US Army COE land surrounding Heyburn Lake.  It has numerous post oak-blackjack ridges and old abandoned agricultural fields. It is located south of Hwy. 33, east of Hwy. 48, and north of Hwy. 66, in central Creek County.

Oaks, elms and  sycamores dominate the woodland canopy, with native grass meadows in woodland openings. Due to its varied soils and vegetation types, the area supports a diversity of native and migratory wildlife. Heyburn Lake is a small COE flood control and water supply reservoir that is now very shallow in its upper reaches and no longer navigable by large boats. The average annual precipitation is 42 inches. 

From Bristow: 12 miles north on State Hwy 48, 3 miles east on State Hwy 33, 2 miles south on S. 305th Ave W (access road to COE Sheppard Point Park).

  • Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers adjacent to agricultural areas. 
  • Deer: White-tailed deer are present in good numbers but are highly sought after. 
  • Turkey: Rio Grand turkeys are present in fair numbers but are highly sought after. 
  • Rabbit: Cottontails are present in good numbers, very few swamp rabbits. 
  • Furbearers: Bobcat, coyote and raccoon are abundant. 
  • Dove: Dove are present in low numbers, area is not in a major flyway. 
  • Waterfowl: Ducks are usually present in low numbers.

Approximately 150 acres of the area are row cropped annually. In addition, wildlife plots are planted annually.

Two camping areas are located at Heyburn Lake and operated by the COE. One is located on the north side of the lake, south of Hwy. 33 and the other is located near the dam on the south side of the lake just west of Kellyville. Check dates as campgrounds are open seasonally.

Bass, crappie, and catfish are all abundant in Heyburn Lake. Both campgrounds have improved boat ramps, but this lake is not suitable for large boats.

Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery, Youth Deer Gun, Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun, Deer Muzzleloader, Dove, Rail, Gallinule, Crow, Waterfowl, Turkey Fall Archery, Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Predator/Furbearer Calling, Trapping
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Deer Gun

Open during the first nine days only.

  • Quail, Snipe, Woodcock, Rabbit, Squirrel

Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.

  • Turkey Fall Gun

Tom only, shotgun only.

  • Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring

One-tom limit; seasons combined.

Additional Restrictions:

Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.

Cushing Chamber of Commerce
www.cushingchamber.org

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409 
www.travelok.com

Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce
918-245-3221
www.sandspringschamber.com

Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce
101 E Dewey, Sapulpa OK 74006
918-224-0170
www.sapulpamainstreet.com

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