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Tishomingo NWR

Tishomingo NWR.  Photo by David Morris/RPS 2019
David Morris/RPS 2019

Contacts

Game Warden:
(580) 320-2948 (Johnston)
(580) 320-2950 (Johnston)

Area Details

Area Acres: 16,464 ac.

For additional information on the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge visit our partners at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tishomingo

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

Deer and turkey hunts are available as controlled hunts only.

Limited waterfowl hunting is available, please contact refuge headquarters at (580) 371-2402 for special regulations. All other seasons are closed.

Wild America

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’ve dug deep into field guides and reference books to find Oklahoma fish and wildlife that have a tie to our country’s history and heritage. From the red, white, and blue to those “officially” named in 1776, we’ve got dozens of wild America examples and trivia that are basically firecrackers for your brain.

Route 66: Where Wild Things Are

Between photo ops, diner food, and getting your proverbial kicks, keep an eye out for a roadside attraction that can be seen along every mile of Route 66 — wildlife! The famous highway offers a windshield-level view of Oklahoma’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity.

OKC Zoo Tracks Monarchs on the Move

Twenty “first generation” Oklahoma monarchs were tagged with small solar-powered transmitters at the Oklahoma City Zoo to track their northbound migration. This incredible technology has tracked one Oklahoma monarch more than 200 miles!