At only 177 acres, Gist is a small WMA, located 6 miles northwest of Tipton in Tillman County.
The area is primarily North Fork of the Red River bottomland and is vegetated with sand plum thickets, cottonwoods, and tall grass species.
From Tipton: From stop light on State Hwy 5C, 2 miles north on N. Broadway Ave (CR 215), 2½ miles west on E1710.
Waterfowl: Small numbers may be present on the river during migration.
Deer: White-tailed deer are present in low numbers.
Dove: Doves may be present in small numbers during migration.
Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.
Rabbit: Cottontails may be present in fair numbers.
Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon may be available.
Little management occurs on this area due to its very small size. A dove feeding field is planted in most years.
None.
Fishing very limited fishing available on North Fork of the Red River.
Closed Seasons
Same As Statewide Seasons
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Quail
Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Trapping
Open to water sets, live box traps and enclosed trigger traps only.
- Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring
One-tom limit; seasons combined. Hunting hours close at 7:00 p.m. daily.
No camping allowed.
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Altus OK 73522
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Frederick OK 73542
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Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
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Wintering Birds
When autumn finally releases its hold on winter, Oklahomans have to say goodbye to such things as fall colors and warm weather bird species, including purple martins, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and other avian summer residents. But winter is a time for greetings, and with the brisk north winds comes wintering birds.
