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Washita NWR

Washita NWR, photo by Jeremiah Zurenda
Jeremiah Zurenda

Contacts

Hunting: (580) 664-2205
Game Warden:
(580) 695-3642 (Custer)

Area Details

Area Acres: 8,075 ac.

For details on Washita NWR visit our partners with the USFWS:

USFWS - Washita NWR

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.

Learn More About Public Check-In

All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.

Area closed to all activities for controlled deer hunts:

Oct. 9-10, 2026

Nov. 6-7, 2026

Nov. 10-11, 2026 

Apr. 9-11, 2027

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

Closed during controlled deer hunts. Contact the refuge for controlled hunt dates and special restrictions. Quail is closed to non-resident hunting February 1-15.

  • Waterfowl

Goose, Duck, Merganser. Contact the refuge for designated days and special restrictions.

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