At Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, agricultural fields are planted to support wintering and migrating waterfowl. These fields also attract white-tailed deer and other resident wildlife. To keep the deer population in balance, the refuge offers four lottery hunts each year. The Oklahoma...
Fishing regulations are designed to provide safe recreational opportunities through wise use of renewable wildlife resources. Fishing is permitted in accordance with Federal regulations governing public use on National Wildlife Refuges as set...
Archery demonstrations and lessons may be a part of local site programming. Some refuges and hatcheries permit bow-hunting with other hunting. This activity is typically limited. Check locally for how to apply.
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.
•The 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.
•Motorized boats may only be launched on the refuge at...
Whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens, you’ll 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’ll find wildlife drives and blinds and overlooks to help you get the images you’re 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...
