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<blockquote data-quote="1django1" data-source="post: 1833948"><p>Hi everyone.</p><p></p><p>I'm new here but I saw this thread and figured I'd chime in as I come from the same region as the original poster and am an avid public land hunter. </p><p></p><p>For maps of Corps land in NE Oklahoma: <a href="http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/huntingmaps.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/huntingmaps.cfm</a></p><p></p><p>For hunting regulations specific to each Corps area, click on this link, then choose from the area lakes/rivers on the right side of the page. Each lake/river recreation page will have hunting restrictions listed under the recreation information tab: <a href="http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/recreat.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/recreat.cfm</a></p><p></p><p>For online maps of ODWC hunting areas: <a href="http://wildlifedepartment.com/facts_maps/wma_interactive.htm" target="_blank">http://wildlifedepartment.com/facts_maps/wma_interactive.htm</a></p><p></p><p>You'll have to experiment a bit to get the ODWC maps to do what you want, and the most recent imagery is from 2006. It's usually a good idea to figure out the boundaries of the area you want to hunt and then check Google Earth to see if it has changed due to weather or land management.</p><p></p><p>Around the Tulsa area you have a lot of options (Oologah, Heyburn, Skiatook, Fort Gibson, Keystone, Okmulgee, plus Corps land) and each one is unique. I know you're most interested in deer rifle season, but my advice to you is to get a license (you can purchase an apprentice license without a hunter safety class, but you have to hunt with someone who has a regular license), grab a .22 or a shotgun, and spend some time hunting squirrels or rabbits. You'll become familiar with the terrain before deer season (rabbit season opens in October; squirrel runs from May 15 to January 31), and you'll probably see some deer. Print off some maps and take notes of where you're seeing game or plot things on a gps if you have one. Deer rifle season is short and as other folks have mentioned, public land gets a ton of pressure. You have to plan ahead and keep in mind that permanent stands are not allowed, so you'll have to hump one in if you intend to hunt from a tree. I prefer to hunt from the ground, but it takes some scouting to be successful. </p><p></p><p>Public land can be frustrating at first, but don't give up. Scout as much as you can, pay attention, and be prepared to walk farther than the other guy. The land near the parking lot fills up first. Also, be prepared to be flexible. Deer are awesome, but if you're lucky enough to stumble into a blackberry thicket that's crammed with bunnies or a wet patch of woods with some woodcock, you might want to come back the next day and hunt those instead.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Justin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1django1, post: 1833948"] Hi everyone. I'm new here but I saw this thread and figured I'd chime in as I come from the same region as the original poster and am an avid public land hunter. For maps of Corps land in NE Oklahoma: [url]http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/huntingmaps.cfm[/url] For hunting regulations specific to each Corps area, click on this link, then choose from the area lakes/rivers on the right side of the page. Each lake/river recreation page will have hunting restrictions listed under the recreation information tab: [url]http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/recreat.cfm[/url] For online maps of ODWC hunting areas: [url]http://wildlifedepartment.com/facts_maps/wma_interactive.htm[/url] You'll have to experiment a bit to get the ODWC maps to do what you want, and the most recent imagery is from 2006. It's usually a good idea to figure out the boundaries of the area you want to hunt and then check Google Earth to see if it has changed due to weather or land management. Around the Tulsa area you have a lot of options (Oologah, Heyburn, Skiatook, Fort Gibson, Keystone, Okmulgee, plus Corps land) and each one is unique. I know you're most interested in deer rifle season, but my advice to you is to get a license (you can purchase an apprentice license without a hunter safety class, but you have to hunt with someone who has a regular license), grab a .22 or a shotgun, and spend some time hunting squirrels or rabbits. You'll become familiar with the terrain before deer season (rabbit season opens in October; squirrel runs from May 15 to January 31), and you'll probably see some deer. Print off some maps and take notes of where you're seeing game or plot things on a gps if you have one. Deer rifle season is short and as other folks have mentioned, public land gets a ton of pressure. You have to plan ahead and keep in mind that permanent stands are not allowed, so you'll have to hump one in if you intend to hunt from a tree. I prefer to hunt from the ground, but it takes some scouting to be successful. Public land can be frustrating at first, but don't give up. Scout as much as you can, pay attention, and be prepared to walk farther than the other guy. The land near the parking lot fills up first. Also, be prepared to be flexible. Deer are awesome, but if you're lucky enough to stumble into a blackberry thicket that's crammed with bunnies or a wet patch of woods with some woodcock, you might want to come back the next day and hunt those instead. Good luck. Justin [/QUOTE]
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