Regulations and types of hunting activities permitted differ between Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). The WMU is managed through a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)...
Regulations and types of activities permitted differ between the refuge and the Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). The WMU is co-managed between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oklahome Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) and follow Oklahoma State regulations.
From bald eagles to spoonbills, from condors to puffins, birds abound on national wildlife refuges. Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities.
鈥he boating season runs from March 1 through September 30 on refuge waters except for all lakes south of the Washita River and on the WMU, which are open year round. The exception is Goose Pen Pond, where no boating is allowed.
鈥otorized boats may only be launched on the refuge at...
Camping must be in conjunction with on-refuge wildlife-dependent activities, including hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife observation, interpretation, and environmental education.Length of stay not to exceed 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period within the refuge boundary (includes both...
Whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens, you鈥檒l find photo-worthy subjects at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. Wildlife photography is a priority public use on national wildlife refuges, so you鈥檒l find wildlife drives and blinds and overlooks to help you get the images you鈥檙e after.
There is a pavilion available at the refuge headquarters or the Green House on Prairie Pathways is another good option for picknicking. Campgrounds have picnic tables. Pack in, Pack out.
Contact refuge for programming requests or visit the Tishomingo Facebook page listed below to find out more information on upcoming events and activities. https://www.facebook.com/TishomingoNationalWildlifeRefuge
Go at your own pace to experience an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities at Tishomingo. June White-tailed deer poke out of the greenery with their red summer coats, wile Coyotes trot along the fence rows, snakes slither along the banks of the Cumberland Pool, and you may even have a...
