Dove: Dove are present in fair numbers. Closed during the first nine days of deer gun season. Firearms (no permit required): April 23-May 8, 2022. The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (DFNWR) is part of the United States system of National Wildlife Refuges, and is a critical resource for wildfowl that migrate along the Central Flyway in Spring and Fall. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The Harvest Tag must remain with the turkeyuntil it is cut up for consumption. Some good spots for fishing on the red river. Kentucky's largest Wildlife Management Area, Peabody WMA, was second with 165 turkeys harvested. A free permit is required for rabbit, squirrel, raccoon and duck hunting. Waterfowl: Waterfowl are abundant when water conditions are favorable. Undated. From U.S. Interstate 40: Exit 217, 15 miles north on State Hwy 48. Map of hunting areas in Unit 2 and 3. . From Bristow: 10 miles south on State Hwy 48. Hunting Hours:1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot on the Swift Bottoms WDU portion. Deep Fork National wildlife refuge offers us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. The three areas together preserve in a near natural state more than 25,000 acres (100km2) and 30 miles (48km) of the Deep Fork River.[6]. The use of bait, electronic calling devices, and live decoys is prohibited. Area Non-Ambulatory Acres 251.52 ac. toehanus Sharpshooter Apr 24, 2013 #4 You might look at keystone and heyburn wmas. The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge (DFNWR) is part of the United States system of National Wildlife Refuges, and is a critical resource for wildfowl that migrate along the Central Flyway in Spring and Fall. The use of bait, electronic calling devices, live decoys or animals (including dogs) to hunt wild turkeys is prohibited. The Wild Turkey Hunting Roadmaphelps you get started! The forested wetlands of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge are a remnant of a habitat that once covered 2.2 million acres of Oklahoma. [2], Most of the refuge is open to the public year-round. [2] Near the headquarters the Cussetah Bottoms Boardwalk leads through forests, swamps, and beaver ponds for about one-half mile. This area is not in a major flyway. #google_translate_element2 {display:none!important;} Bear Zone 1 quota does not apply on this WMA. [CDATA[/* >