National Wildlife Refuge · Oklahoma · FWS Region 2

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is located in Marshall County, Oklahoma, within an approved boundary of roughly 16,506 acres. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 8 mapped hunt units: 1 open under general rules, 5 open with special regulations, and 2 closed, covering about 9,484 huntable acres.

1 open unit5 with special regs2 closedYouth hunts
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8hunt units
9.5Khuntable acres
16.5Kboundary acres
7game categories

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)

Acreage by status
Open: 3,150 (19%)Special regulations: 6,334 (38%)Closed: 6,983 (42%)9.5Khuntable acres
  • Open3,150 ac 19%
  • Special regulations6,334 ac 38%
  • Closed6,983 ac 42%
Units by size (acres)
Closed
6,783 ac
South Unit
3,410 ac
Wildlife Management Area
3,150 ac
Middle Unit
1,018 ac
West Unit
762 ac
East Unit
749 ac
Migratory Birds
395 ac
Bird Sanctuary Area
200 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Wildlife Management Area
Show on map · Directions		 Open 3,150 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
East Unit
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 749 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
Middle Unit
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 1,018 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
Migratory Birds
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 395 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
South Unit
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 3,410 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
West Unit
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 762 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
Bird Sanctuary Area
Show on map · Directions		 Closed 200 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.
Closed
Show on map · Directions		 Closed 6,783 — 🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.

Tishomingo NWR by the numbers

With about 9,484 huntable acres, Tishomingo NWR ranks #5 of 9 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Oklahoma and #202 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 58% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.

The largest huntable unit is South Unit (3,410 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Migratory Birds, covers 395 acres.

2 units totaling 6,983 acres are closed to hunting (Bird Sanctuary Area and Closed). Closed areas often serve as sanctuaries — learn their boundaries before you set up nearby.

When to hunt Tishomingo NWR

Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Oklahoma sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.

Typical season windows — Big Game, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey, Upland Birds, Migratory Birds, Small Game, Feral & Exotic
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
Archery deerFirearm deer
🦆 Waterfowl
Early teal & gooseRegular duck & goose
🦃 Wild Turkey
Spring gobblerFall (some states)
🐦 Upland Birds
Pheasant, quail, grouse
🕊️ Migratory Birds
Dove (Sept. 1 opener)Woodcock & snipeLate dove split
🐇 Small Game
Squirrel & rabbit
🐗 Feral & Exotic
Feral hog (often year-round)

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)

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34.17819, -96.63984
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34°10′41.5″N 96°38′23.4″W

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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.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:54 PM12h 55m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM7:35 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM7:12 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM6:53 PM11h 23m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:34 PM10h 49m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:23 PM10h 25m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM5:17 PM10h 04m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM5:18 PM9h 54m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:26 PM9h 55m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:38 PM10h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:55 PM10h 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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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Guides for hunting Tishomingo NWR

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Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes

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Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters

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Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Lotteries, Pressured Birds and Safety

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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 October 28, 2026.