Hunt unit · Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
Middle Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Middle Unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Johnston County, OK. It covers approximately 1,018 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.
Middle Unit map
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 Middle Unit
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Destination: center of the Middle Unit
- Decimal
34.20451, -96.62444- DMS
34°12′16.2″N 96°37′28.0″W
Nearest towns
- Durant, OK21 mi NW of town
- Ardmore, OK29 mi E of town
- Sherman, TX39 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 Middle Unit
*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 | 7:34 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 03m |
| 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 | 5:54 PM | 10h 31m |
Computed for 34.205, -96.624 (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
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Management Area | ✓Open | 3,150 | — |
| East Unit | !Special regs | 749 | — |
| Migratory Birds | !Special regs | 395 | — |
| South Unit | !Special regs | 3,410 | — |
| West Unit | !Special regs | 762 | — |
| Bird Sanctuary Area | ✕Closed | 200 | — |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 6,783 | — |