Tishomingo NFH
Johnston County, OK · 13 mi N
✕1 closed
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Tishomingo NWR hunt unit map
Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.
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Hunting at Tishomingo NWR
Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.
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.
Youth hunting
deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
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Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oklahoma regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (8)
- Open3,150 ac 19%
- Special regulations6,334 ac 38%
- Closed6,983 ac 42%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Management Area | ✓Open | 3,150 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| East Unit | !Special regs | 749 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| Middle Unit | !Special regs | 1,018 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| Migratory Birds | !Special regs | 395 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| South Unit | !Special regs | 3,410 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| West Unit | !Special regs | 762 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| Bird Sanctuary Area | ✕Closed | 200 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 6,783 | — | 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery. |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Not listed
USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.
You'll also need
- A valid Oklahoma hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Tishomingo NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
Refuge waters include several ponds: Dicks (7 acres), Cottonwood (5 acres), Teller (5 acres), Whiskey Creek (4 acres), Muel (5 acres), McAdams (7 acres), Reeves Ravine (15 acres), Lost (10 acres), Bobcat (5 acres), Bell (20 acres) and Rock Creek (30…
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Tishomingo NWR
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Destination: Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
34.17819, -96.63984- DMS
34°10′41.5″N 96°38′23.4″W
Nearest towns
- Durant, OK20 mi NW of town
- Ardmore, OK28 mi E of town
- Sherman, TX37 mi N of town
- Dallas, TX97 mi N of town
Closest airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth91 mi
- OKC Oklahoma City Will Rogers100 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.
Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours
Today at Tishomingo NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 55m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 26m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 52m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 23m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 49m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 25m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 04m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 55m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 06m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 31m |
Computed for 34.178, -96.640 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Tishomingo NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Tishomingo NWR?
Yes. Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 6 units (9,484 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Tishomingo NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Tishomingo NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Tishomingo NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Tishomingo NWR located?
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is in Marshall County, Oklahoma, about 20 miles NW of Durant, OK (straight-line). GPS: 34.17819, -96.63984.
What are legal shooting hours at Tishomingo NWR?
Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.