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.
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Area Details
Sans Bois WMA covers 7,602.40 acres in southeast Haskell County, Oklahoma. The area is located south of McCurtain, about 2.5 miles south of Highway 31.
The area provides a variety of upland habitats, including forested ridges of oak/pine/hickory, with reclaimed rock mining areas adding diversity to the area and the northernmost portions having some native grass and wetland areas. The terrain is diverse, ranging from nearly flat to rocky and steep.
From Highway 31 at McCurtain: take S County Rd 3720 (W 1st Ave) south. Continue approximately 1.8 miles to E1300 Rd. Go east on E1300 Rd approximately .5 miles to northwest corner of north boundary of WMA.
- Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.
- Deer: White-tailed deer are present.
- Turkey: Eastern turkeys are present.
- Rabbit: Cottontails are present.
- Squirrel: Gray and fox squirrels are present.
- Furbearers: Coyote, gray fox, bobcat and raccoon are available.
Prescribed fire will be the dominant management tool utilized on the area, with both dormant and growing season burns conducted as prescribed fire infrastructure is developed. Woody vegetation control, increased daylighting and forb/native grass production will be the goal.
Primitive camping is available at the entrance to the WMA, as well as at the designated walk-in campground located at 35.110893, -94.964837.
Fishing opportunities exist on the area but are limited.
Area closed to all activities for controlled deer hunts:
Oct 24-26, 2025
Nov 7-9, 2025
Closed Seasons
Same As Statewide Seasons
Seasons w/ Special Restrictions
- Quail, Trapping
Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Squirrel, Rabbit, Crow, Rail, Gallinule, Snipe, Woodcock, Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers, Predator/Furbearer Calling, Duck, Merganser and Coot
Closed from the opening day of deer archery season through the first nine days of deer gun season.
- Turkey Spring, Youth Turkey Spring
One-tom limit; seasons combined.
Closed to all nonhunting activities, except hunter camping, from Oct. 1-Jan. 31 and during spring turkey season.
Hunter and angler camping is allowed in designated areas.
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