Gunner Womack of Morrison, who killed a 188 7/8 buck two years ago, holds the state record for archery kills. #2 HuntInWild88 Well Known Rokslider Joined Aug 16, 2018 Messages 1,120 Location Alaska I haven't hunted those particular WMA's but I have hunted black kettle, packsaddle and the grasslands in that area. Next door to Arkansas is Oklahomas own small Ozark region, which covers Adair, Delaware and Cherokee counties. To book your Oklahoma whitetail deer hunt. But ask any bowhunter who has been hunting here, it is well worth it. All Rights Reserved. In Oklahoma, there are numerous public lands to be discovered, and visitors and residents alike benefit from them. 449 S 12th St.Tampa, Florida 33602United States, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, The Best Places To Hunt Deer In New Jersey, How To Collimate Empire Wayfarer Binoculars: Unlocking Optimal Performance With Proper Alignment, Where Do Polaris Binoculars Come From? I'm a paragraph. Big game hunting in Oklahoma includes deer, elk, bears, and squirrels, as well as small game hunting for rabbits, squirrels, and doves. This property has 900 acres of forest as well as a large open field. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. But even if you can't do that, James Collins isstill a great optionforthose who intend to hunt archery during the statewide gun season, sincethe area is closed to gun hunting. Crowds are smaller, and deer are beginning to move. The area is open to the public for hunting, and it offers a variety of deer hunting opportunities. Ive only been to Lexington WMA (mainly since its close) and I hardly see squirrels. Archery is the only hunting method where you can harvest more than one antlered deer at a time. Nonresidents are required to purchase an $85 annual permit, and no exemptions are available. The license is valid for the calendar year in which it is purchased. Professional bass angler Jonathan Kelley goes over the specifics at ICAST 2022 in Orlando. Its also worth noting that theres a good deal of public land in the Ouachita Mountain range. ZIP: 74561, Age, nutrition and genetics are the three things that drive antler growth, and deer at James Collins enjoy all three. Oklahoma Game & Fish Magazine December 2000 ~ Fishing & Deer Hunting ~ FREE SHIP . You are using an out of date browser. A perfect storm of conditions resulted in one of the highest mallard counts in the Arkansas Delta in recent years. Increased opportunities to archery hunt on WMAs and liberal bag limits means there has never been a better year to archery hunt white-tailed deer in Oklahoma. A resident is defined as a person who lives in Oklahoma for at least 60 days in a row. During this time, you may take deer with a bow in any open hunting area of the state. This is a great opportunity for hunters who want to experience true solitude in the wilderness and challenge themselves with a more difficult hunt. $7.99 . Every year, about 250 mule deer are killed in Oklahoma. Here are six of the best: - Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area in Broken Bow. Transportation: We will provide you with transportation to and from the hunting grounds. Oklahoma Whitetails on Public Lands The Secret to Taking Deer on Public Lands with ProSaffer Mark Davis Editor's Note: Mark Davis of Sperry, Oklahoma, a fire fighter for the Oklahoma City fire department, has been a member of the Mossy Oak Pro Staff for 7 years. There are plenty of great places to hunt public land in Oklahoma. With Bubba's Matt Kinamore and Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at ICAST 2022 in Orlando. Since Id made contact, my hunt was over. Oklahoma WMA. The Wildlife Department is prohibited from baiting land it owns or manages in Oklahoma. To book your Oklahoma whitetail deer hunt. All rights reserved. (Some weekends are closed for controlled hunts only). . A WMA of approximately 566 acres is located in Cherokee County, about 5 miles east of Tahlequah, and is located on Highway 10. This season, take advantage of liberal bag limits and more open days for antlerless harvest because hunters in the know take a doe! But there are definitely people too. There are many great deer hunting outfitters in Oklahoma. In the United States, the Southwest is the most popular region. $7.99 . Oklahoma Bowhunting Forum - discussion forum dedicated to Oklahoma bowhunters and Oklahoma archers. /*-->