Contacts
Area Details
For details on Salt Plains NWR visit our partners with the USFWS:
- 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.
Deer and turkey seasons closed, except for controlled hunts. ALL other hunting seasons are closed unless otherwise specified below.
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Dove
Hunting hours close at noon daily. Public Hunting Area closed during controlled deer hunts. Contact the refuge for special restrictions.
- Quail, Pheasant, Duck, Merganser and Coot, Sandhill Cranes
Hunting hours close at noon daily. Public Hunting Area closed during controlled deer hunts. Contact the 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.
