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McClellan-Kerr WRP

McClellan-Kerr WRP covers 250 acres in Muskogee county. The WRP is part of the McClellan-Kerr WMA.

Located along the McClellen-Kerr navigation system the area is mainly river and bottom land habitat with scattered agricultural fields.

Attention - New rules apply to non-residents:

  • 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.

All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Closed Seasons
Deer Gun, Deer Muzzleloader, Youth Deer Gun, Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun, Turkey Fall Gun, Bear Archery, Bear Muzzleloader
Same As Statewide Seasons
Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Deer Archery, Dove, Rail, Gallinule, Crow, Quail, Snipe, Woodcock, Duck, Merganser and Coot, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey Fall Archery, Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Predator/Furbearer Calling, Trapping

Closed Oct. 15 - Jan. 31.

Additional Restrictions:

The discharge of firearms for purposes other than hunting is prohibited.

Public access is prohibited from Oct. 15 - Jan. 31, unless otherwise provided.

No camping allowed.

Billy Creek Portion 

From Wagoner: 4½ miles west on State Hwy 51, 1½ miles south on N4230, 1 mile east on gravel access road.

Chouteau Portion

From Wagoner: 2½ miles west on U.S. Hwy 51, 4 miles south on N4250.

From the Highway 10 and Highway 100 junction in Gore, take Highway 10 southeast for approximately two miles.  Turn north to WMA.  This accesses the east side of the Lower Illinois River (between the Illinois River and “Deep Branch”) portion of McClellan Kerr (RS Kerr) WMA.

Harkey Island Portion

From Vian: From U.S. Hwy 64 and State Hwy 82 junction, 4 miles east on U.S. Hwy 64, 3 miles south on N4550 to the “T” intersection. Turn west on E1100 and follow into area.

Lower Illinois River Portion - West Side

From Gore: From junction of State Hwy 100 and U.S. Hwy 64, 1½ miles southeast on U.S. Hwy 64, turn north and continue 0.8 miles to WMA access on east (right).

Lower Illinois River Portion - East Side

From Gore: From junction of State Hwy 100 and U.S. Hwy 64, 2 miles southeast on U.S. Hwy 64, turn north to WMA. 

Webbers Falls Portion

From Braggs: 2 miles west on E0930.

  • Deer: White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers. 
  • Turkey: Very few Rio Grande turkeys are present. 
  • Quail: Bobwhite quail are present. 
  • Rabbit: Cottontail are present in fair numbers and Swamp rabbits can be found in some areas. 
  • Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are present. 
  • Dove: The area offers agricultural fields that attract dove. 
  • Squirrel: Fox and Gray squirrels are present. 
  • Waterfowl: Usually good duck and goose numbers on and around the area. 
  • Bald Eagle: Eagles winter on the McClellan-Kerr Navigation system.

Approximately 1,000 acres are planted to row crops on the area, annually. Controlled burns are utilized to manage parts of the area.

No camping is allowed on the area.  However, the US Army Corps of Engineers has several camping areas near the WMA.

The McClellan-Kerr navigation system offers good fishing opportunities for catfish species (flathead, blue and channel) as well as black bass.

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.

State Biologist’s Carved Decoy Migrates for Flyway Fellowship

A canvasback duck decoy hand-carved in Oklahoma has become a meaningful tradition the past several years among Central Flyway waterfowl biologists.