Hunt unit · Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

East Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The East Unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Johnston County, OK. It covers approximately 749 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.

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749acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Johnston Countycounty

East Unit map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Oklahoma regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

🧒 deer hunt for youth is offered each year, issued by lottery.

Game at Tishomingo NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the East Unit

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Destination: center of the East Unit

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34.17754, -96.58915
DMS
34°10′39.1″N 96°35′20.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Durant, OK18 mi NW of town
  • Ardmore, OK31 mi E of town
  • Sherman, TX37 mi N of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

Today at East Unit

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*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 AM7:34 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, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM5:17 PM10h 04m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM5:18 PM9h 54m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:26 PM9h 55m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:38 PM10h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:54 PM10h 31m

Computed for 34.178, -96.589 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Tishomingo NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Wildlife Management AreaOpen3,150—
Middle UnitSpecial regs1,018—
Migratory BirdsSpecial regs395—
South UnitSpecial regs3,410—
West UnitSpecial regs762—
Bird Sanctuary AreaClosed200—
ClosedClosed6,783—

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