Little River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Regulations at Little River Are Permitted on Most Areas of the Refuge

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Public Use Regulations 2018-2019 Little River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Regulations at Little River are permitted on most areas of the refuge. The Boats attach a tree stand to a tree, or hunting from a an indication that you have read, fully understand, regulations listed below supplement the general Boats used for any recreational activity; i.e., tree into which a metal object has been driven to and will comply with the special regulations of National Wildlife Refuge regulations that govern public use on national hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing, must be support a hunter is prohibited. this permit. The general hunt permit is required General Information wildlife refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of removed from the refuge daily. Boats must comply for all refuge hunting. The general hunt permit Little River National Wildlife Refuge plays an Federal Regulations. When permitted, hunting, with all state regulations. Tree Marking must be carried on the hunter’s person and is not important role in our National Wildlife Refuge fishing, and other public uses will be in accordance It is unlawful to mark any tree or other refuge valid until signed. Visitors engaged in permitted System. The refuge was established on February with applicable State laws unless otherwise listed. Roads feature with paint, flagging tape, ribbon, or similar activities on the refuge must show the permit, valid 10, 1987 as the nation’s 438th refuge. The 14,010 Roads may be closed at any time due to adverse substance. state license, and identification upon request of any acre refuge preserves one of the last remaining To ensure your safety and enjoyment while visiting weather conditions or management needs. Vehicles refuge or state wildlife officer. remnants of the once extensive bottomland Little River NWR, please take the time to become must remain on established roads as delineated on Hunter Education hardwood forest ecosystem of the Little River familiar with the following regulations. Contact the refuge map. Vehicles may be parked alongside Hunter’s must comply with the state’s hunter Controlled Hunt floodplain. The bottomland hardwood forest the Refuge Manager for current regulations and open roads in a manner that will not interfere with education requirements when hunting on the refuge. The refuge offers controlled hunts for white-tailed ecosystem provides essential habitat for a diversity authorized activities before entering the refuge. the normal flow of traffic. Please avoid driving on deer and turkey. For information concerning these of migratory birds and resident wildlife species refuge roads during wet conditions as damage to Youth Supervision hunts, contact the refuge headquarters at in Oklahoma. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hours the roads will result. Youths 14-years-old or younger must be directly 580/584-6211 administers the refuge system and is responsible General refuge hours are sunrise to sunset. Night- supervised by an adult at least 18 years of age while for conserving, protecting, and enhancing the time use of the refuge is limited to raccoon hunting Animals/Pets hunting. 2018-2019 Hunting Season nation’s fish and wildlife populations and their during the refuge season and fishing while in Dogs are permitted for hunting squirrel, rabbit, Waterfowl (ducks only) habitats for the continuing benefit of people. possession of appropriate tackle. raccoon, and migratory birds during designated Prohibited Activities Season: Same as statewide (½-hour before seasons. All dogs are required to wear a collar Littering, dumping garbage, or waste. sunrise to 12:00 noon) By law, national wildlife refuges are closed to all Accessibility displaying the owner’s name, address, and public use activities unless expressly permitted. Persons with medically-certified disabilities should telephone number. Spotlighting—artificial light may not be use to Bag limit: Same as statewide Hunting, fishing, and certain other public uses contact the Refuge Manager if special assistance is locate wildlife. Closed areas: Units 1, 2, and 3 required. Horses are permitted only on roads open to motorized traffic. Riding off roads into fields, Baiting or hunting over bait, salt, or any attractant. Specific regulations: Closed on the days of the General Refuge Regulations woods, or on foot trails is prohibited unless refuge controlled deer quota hunts. Only portable Little River National Wildlife Refuge specifically authorized by the Refuge Manager. Use or possession of alcohol beverages while blinds may be used and must be removed from the 2018-2019 Public Use Permit Weapons The possession and carrying of firearms on national hunting. refuge daily. All decoys and personal equipment Closed Areas must be removed daily. When signed and in your possession, this portion wildlife refuges is authorized in accordance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local laws. Designated areas will be closed to certain types Taking of wildlife or plants (including cutting trees of the brochure will serve as your permit for all of hunting (see map for specific locations and or brush) other than specified in this brochure. Squirrel (Gray and Fox) refuge hunts and other permissible activities, and Persons may only use (discharge) firearms during authorized hunting seasons while attempting to closures). Other areas may be closed for special Season: acknowledges your understanding of the regulations Blocking cattle guards, gates, or roadways with take game species. Shotguns with approved non- management or safety reasons. May 15—October 19 & November 12—January 31 contained herein. vehicles. toxic shot or .22/.17 caliber rimfire weapons are the Camping and Fires Bag limit: Same as statewide Permits are not transferable and are valid only only weapons permitted for hunting, except during Refuge Specific Hunting Regulations(see map) the controlled gun deer hunts when state approved Camping and fires are prohibited on the refuge. when signed. Only the species listed in this brochure as open Closed Areas: No Hunting Zone in Unit 2 (see legal means of take are also permitted. Shooting Refuge/Cultural Resources to hunting may be taken on the refuge. Big game attached map). Take pride in your refuge. Don’t litter and report from or across any refuge road or right-of-way and killed on the refuge must be field tagged before target practice is prohibited. All government property including natural, violations. historic, and archaeological features are protected transport and checked in through the Oklahoma Rabbit (Swamp and Cottontail) Season: Nontoxic Shot by federal law. Searching for or removal of objects Department of Wildlife Conservations online game All hunters using shotguns for hunting small game, of antiquity or other value is strictly prohibited. checking system at wildlifedepartment.com. Please October 1—October 19 and November 12— January 31 raccoons, and migratory game birds on the refuge specify that the game was harvested on Little Fishing River NWR. Deer and turkey harvested during must use and possess ammunition containing Bag limit: Same as statewide approved non-toxic shot only. Sport fishing is permitted year-round in accordance controlled hunts on the refuge will be counted as a with state regulations. Visitors must comply with bonus toward the statewide bag limit. Closed Areas: No Hunting Zone in Unit 2 (see Signature of hunter Date Motorized Vehicles all state fishing and boating regulations. attached map). Rabbits may be hunted outside Only legally licensed vehicles are allowed on the Annual Public Use Permit the statewide season by Special Use Permit only. (Required for all hunters and fishermen) refuge and are restricted to roads that are open to Tree Stands Contact the Refuge Manager for information on The signing of this leaflet on the designated line travel. Off-highway vehicles (ATV’s/ORUV’s) are All tree stands must be removed from the refuge Special Use Permits. validates it as your general hunting permit, and is prohibited on the refuge. daily. The use of nails, wires, screws, or bolts to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Raccoon Deer Gun (Controlled Youth Deer Hunt) Deer Gun (Controlled Hunt) Turkey Gun (Controlled Hunt) Beaver and Feral Hogs Season: December 1—January 31 Season: October 26—October 28 Season: November 9—November 11 Season: April 20-22, 2019 Season: Beaver and Feral Hogs may be taken incidental to any daytime established refuge hunt Bag limit: Same as statewide Bag limit: two deer, (1st antlerless, 2nd either sex) Bag limit: one deer, either sex Bag limit: one tom turkey with permits and legal weapons for the current Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 season. Live feral hogs may not be possessed or (see attached map) (see attached map) (see attached map) (see attached map) transported on the refuge. Specific regulations: Raccoons may be hunted Specific regulations: Controlled quota hunt, Specific regulations: Controlled quota hunt, Specific regulations: Controlled quota hunt, Beaver may be trapped on the refuge by Special outside the statewide season by Special Use Permit 10 permits issued 30 permits issued 20 permits issued Use Permit only. Contact the Refuge Manager for only. Contact the Refuge Manager for information information on Special Use Permits. on Special Use Permits. Deer Gun (Controlled Hunt) Turkey Archery Season: November 2—November 4 Season: October 1—October 19 and Bag limit: Same as statewide Deer Archery November 12—January 15 Bag limit: one deer, either sex Season: Closed Areas: No Hunting Zone in Unit 2 (see Bag limit: Same as statewide October 1—October 19 and November 12—January 15 Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 attached map). Bag limit: Same as statewide (see attached map) Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 (see attached map) Specific Closed Season Closed areas: Closed portion of Unit 2 and Unit 3 Specific regulations: Controlled quota hunt, All other hunting is closed during controlled hunts. (see attached map) 30 permits issued

Refuge Boundary For More Information Contact 7 0 Unit 5 Little River For inquiries about refuge programs Unit 3 Unit 4 Small Game Hunting Only Unit 1 Unit 2 National Wildlife Refuge and activities, contact the refuge To Unit 2 No Hunting Zone manager at: Broken Bow Gravel Road Refuge Manager Paved Road Little River Interstate 7 0 East Craig Road Pine Top East National Wildlife Refuge Baptist Church Craig Road Western Farmers Transmission Line P.O. Box 340

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