Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie —a lasting refuge for wildlife. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife …
Camping at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of camping opportunities, which can be booked online with Recreation.gov or in the Rec.gov app. All camping within the refuge is available by reservation only.
Hunting at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Set among ancient granite mountains in southwest Oklahoma, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers opportunities for high quality hunting on one of the oldest refuges in the nation.
Fishing at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Fishing is permitted in all refuge lakes in the public use section of the refuge. Refuge waters include 12 manmade lakes totaling approximately 500 acres. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and channel catfish.
Backpacking at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
Backcountry camping is allowed by permit in designated portions of the Charon's Garden Wilderness Area. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of three days. Friday, Saturday, Sunday -or- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. No …
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge To OKC To Wichita Falls Elgin No. Name One-way Rating 1. Jed Johnson Tower 0.5 miles Easy 2. EE Center 0.1 miles Easy (accessible) 3. Quanah Parker Lake 0.4 miles Easy 4. Little Baldy Trail 0.8 mile Moderate 5. Osage Lake 0.6 miles Easy 6. Burford Lake 0.5 miles Easy 7. Narrows 0.8 miles Moderate
Rush Fire at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 10/29/2024
Oct 29, 2024 — Overview: The Rush Fire is on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The Rush Fire is currently 12,488 acres and 48% contained.
wichita-mountains-tearsheet-2023.pdf | FWS.gov
Jan 26, 2024 — Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge preserves approximately 60,000 acres of mixed grass prairie, ancient granite mountains,...
Rush Fire at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 11/01/2024
Nov 1, 2024 — Overview: The Rush Fire is primarily on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The Rush Fire is currently 12,488 acres and 76% contained.
Great Drives on National Wildlife Refuges
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Take a three-mile drive to the top of Mount Scott for a panoramic view of the Wichita Mountain range. Between mountain peaks, see some of country’s last untilled native prairie, where bison and cattle roam among oaks and greenbriar.