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Thunderbird State Park

Thunderbird State Park man fishing on bank.  Photo by Ashley Church/RPS 2018
Ashley Church/RPS 2018

Contacts

Game Warden:
(405) 850-9757 (Cleveland)
(405) 323-7863 (Cleveland)

Area Details

Area Acres: 1,874 ac.

For additional information on Lake Thunderbird State Park visit our partners at travelok.com.

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.

Hunting in designated areas only; contact Lake Thunderbird State Park for a map of designated areas.

You must purchase a parking pass for your vehicle. Visit the Lake Thunderbird park office during regular office hours, or purchase a pass online at www.travelok.com.

ALL hunting seasons are closed unless otherwise specified below.

Same As Statewide Seasons
Deer Archery
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
  • Duck, Merganser and Coot

Open waterfowl seasons occurring between Sept. 8 and Feb. 15. Hunting hours close at 1 p.m. daily.

Please note that the Clear Bay arm of Lake Thunderbird (The area south of the Turkey Pass Boat Ramp and east of 108th Avenue) is closed for the September teal season.

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