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Eagletown, Oklahoma: public land within reach
Every WMA, OLAP tract, Corps lake, refuge and forest within reach of Eagletown, ranked by miles, with the ODWC rules that change at the county line.
Photo: Stand-in from Ouachita National Forest (Oklahoma), 2.8 mi from Eagletown. Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Eagletown is a Census-designated place in McCurtain County; the county seat is Idabel. Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area begins right at Eagletown, which makes the town its natural base. Eagletown has no town government; it is a Census-designated place, so the 2024 estimates carry no population for it. Within 10 miles of Eagletown the count is 7 listed areas, about 37,479 mapped public acres. At 25 miles out, Eagletown reaches 13 areas covering some 199,937 acres. The county GIS total for McCurtain County is 361,388 public acres, with 325,792 acres of ODWC area land, 129,882 acres of national forest or grassland, 13,739 acres of refuge land and 31,195 acres of Corps fee land. The quickest public ground to reach is Three Rivers WMA, which reaches the edge of town.
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; public acreage and boundary miles within 10 and 25 miles are a GIS measure over the ODWC WMA layer and USFS, USFWS, Corps and NPS boundaries (places.json; area counts are within 25 miles); OLAP tract acres from the ODWC OLAP layer. ODWC region from the ODWC administrative boundaries layer. Checked November 3, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Eagletown
Where Eagletown hunters can go
A tag marks the area that put Eagletown on this site; land inside 10 miles is listed before the rest.
| Land | Miles off | Kind | Managed by | You need | Acreage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers WMA reason listed | in town | WMA | ODWC | Land Access Permit | 185,199 | Nonresident check-in |
| Ouachita National Forest | 2.8 mi NW | National forest | USFS | Hunted as ODWC WMA | 353,429 | – |
| Ouachita WMA | 2.8 mi N | WMA | ODWC | – | 354,559 | Nonresident check-in |
| Ouachita WMA – McCurtain & Tiak Units | 2.8 mi NW | WMA unit | ODWC | Area rules | 133,000 | Nonresident check-in |
| Little River NWR | 4.1 mi SW | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt units | 14,502 | Controlled hunts |
| Broken Bow Lake (Corps) | 4.2 mi NW | Corps lake | Corps | Corps hunting areas | – | No acreage given |
| Herron Family WMA | 9.4 mi S | WMA | ODWC | Land Access Permit | 17,563 | – |
| Broken Bow WMA | 13 mi N | WMA | ODWC | Area rules | 5,420 | Layer acres differ |
| McCurtain County Wilderness Area | 15 mi N | Wilderness area | ODWC | Area rules | 14,000 | Nonresident check-in |
| Ouachita National Forest – Tiak Ranger District | 16 mi NW | Ranger district | USFS | Hunted as ODWC WMA | 132,268 | – |
| Grassy Slough WMA | 19 mi SW | WMA | ODWC | Area rules | 1,651 | Nonresident check-in |
| Red Slough WRP | 20 mi S | Waterfowl refuge portion | ODWC | Closed Oct 15-Jan 31 | – | Nonresident check-in |
| Red Slough WMA | 20 mi S | WMA | ODWC | Area rules | 5,814 | Nonresident check-in |
| Whitegrass Flats WMA | 28 mi W | WMA | ODWC | Area rules | 391 | Nonresident check-in |
With 354,559 acres, Ouachita WMA gives the most room near Eagletown. That list splits into 9 ODWC-managed areas, 3 federal areas and 1 lake or park area. Seasons on Three Rivers WMA follow the statewide dates unless the area special regulations list a change. The area phone for hunters is (918) 527-5308. Three Rivers WMA is on the ODWC nonresident check-in list. A Land Access Permit is required to hunt Three Rivers WMA; nonresidents buy the annual permit with no exemptions. Broken Bow Lake (Corps) is Corps ground; the Tulsa District hunting page refused scripted reads, so its open areas came from a summary and should be confirmed with the lake office. Refuge rules at Little River NWR sit on top of the Oklahoma seasons and can be stricter. Ouachita National Forest land is hunted as an ODWC wildlife management area, with Forest Service rules on alcohol, horses and removing resources. Waterfowl rest on Red Slough WRP from October 15 to January 31, when it is closed except for permitted hunts. Morning-only waterfowl rules apply on the Wetland Development Units of Grassy Slough WMA.
Eagletown: the closest public areas in short
- Three Rivers WMA: 185,199 acres; listed game: black bear, deer, dove, turkey, quail; deer in 2025: 305 (area map PDF)
- Ouachita National Forest: 353,429 acres
- Ouachita WMA: 354,559 acres; listed game: black bear, deer, dove, turkey, quail
- Ouachita WMA – McCurtain & Tiak Units: 133,000 acres; game: black bear, deer, dove, turkey, quail (map PDF)
- Little River NWR: 14,502 acres; open for waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, deer, turkey; deer in 2025: 46
Lands from ODWC area pages, Public Hunting Areas special regulations and the OLAP layer, USFWS, USFS, NPS, Corps and installation records (lands.json; each land page cites its own source); 2025 deer harvest by area from the ODWC 2025-26 big game harvest report. Boundary miles from places.json, other miles to each mapped point. Area rules from the Department-Managed Area Rules. Checked November 3, 2026.
Eagletown doe limits, elk zone and other rules
Oklahoma draws antlerless deer zones along roads, so public land near Eagletown can sit in another zone or county; every county with nearby land gets a row.
| Where | Zone | ML / gun does | Elk zone | Turkey (fall gun) | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCurtain County home | 10 | 1/1 | Southeast | Closed | Bear area, CWD SSA |
| Pushmataha County | 10 | 1/1 | Southeast | Closed | Bear area (part) |
| Le Flore County | 10, 4 | 1/1; 2/2 | Southeast | Closed | Bear area |
The ODWC antlerless map puts McCurtain County in Zone 10. (Zone 10; ODWC zone map.) ODWC antlerless allowances for these zones: Zone 10: 1 antlerless by muzzleloader and 1 by gun. Statewide the combined limit is six deer across archery, youth gun, muzzleloader and gun, with no more than two antlered; holiday antlerless and controlled-hunt deer are extra. The same deer dates run statewide: archery October 1 to January 15, 2027, muzzleloader October 24 to November 1 and gun November 21 to December 6, 2026. For elk, ODWC places McCurtain County in the Southeast Zone; hunting there needs private land and written permission. (Southeast Zone.) McCurtain County belongs to the bear area; every bear must be presented to ODWC for check-in. McCurtain County is closed to fall gun turkey; bowhunters may still take a fall bird. Waterfowl dates in McCurtain County: Zones 1 and 2. McCurtain County lies east of I-35, where sandhill crane and jackrabbit are closed. ODWC runs the McCurtain County SSA in McCurtain County, with sample drop-off at Eagletown Fire Department. (SSA details) Private-land deer hunters found no statewide bait ban in the 2026-27 rules, but WMAs and turkey hunting are another matter.
Zones from the ODWC antlerless deer zone map (county shares are a GIS overlay; the legal line is the road), ODWC elk zones, the bear area, fall turkey counties, the pheasant area, waterfowl zones, the crane area and the CWD surveillance areas; limits and baiting from the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations and ODWC turkey regulations. Checked November 3, 2026.
Eagletown dates from archery to spring turkey
Wildlife management areas can shorten or close these dates under their own area rules; this table is the county-wide picture for McCurtain County.
| Species | Hunt | Applies to | First day | Last day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Zone 10 | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Zone 10 | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Zone 10 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun | Zone 10 | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Holiday antlerless | Zone 10 | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Mule deer | All deer seasons | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Elk | Archery | Southeast elk zone | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Elk | Youth elk gun | Southeast elk zone | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | Southeast elk zone | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Elk | Gun | Southeast elk zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Elk | Holiday antlerless elk | Southeast elk zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Archery | Bear area | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader | Bear area | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Archery | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth Spring | Statewide | Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring | Statewide | Apr 16, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Private land | Private land | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Quail | Season | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Season | Statewide | May 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Doves | Segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | |
| Teal | September Teal | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Zones 1 and 2 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular segment 1 | Zones 1 and 2 | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular segment 2 | Zones 1 and 2 | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Youth and veteran day | Zones 1 and 2 | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Canada geese | September Canada goose | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | |
| Dark geese | Segment 1 | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Dark geese | Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 12, 2026 | Feb 14, 2027 | |
| Specklebellies | Segment 1 | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Specklebellies | Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 12, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Segment 1 | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Light geese | Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 12, 2026 | Feb 14, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Conservation order | Statewide | Feb 15, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | |
| Coyote | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Gray fox | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Red fox | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Prairie dog | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Beaver | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Nutria | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Striped skunk | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Bullfrogs | Year-round | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Gallinules | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Crows | Segment 1 | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | |
| River otter | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Badger | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Mink | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Muskrat | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Weasel | Furbearer season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Crows | Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 9, 2026 | Mar 4, 2027 | |
| Rattlesnakes | Season | Statewide | Mar 1, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 |
From the ODWC hunting regulations and the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation), checked November 3, 2026.
How many deer come from around Eagletown
ODWC tallied 3,172 deer from McCurtain County in 2025 (county rows leave out WMA harvest). Compared with 2024 (3,010), the count moved up 5%. The 2025 split was 1,772 gun deer and 849 archery deer. Three Rivers WMA reported 305 deer in 2025, more than any other area in the 25-mile ring. The 2025 report adds 6 black bear for McCurtain County. ODWC publishes no turkey harvest by county; its 2025 survey estimates 11,232 spring birds statewide.
| Season | Harvest | Gun | Muzzleloader | Archery | With antlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2,842 | 1,531 | 435 | 876 | 1,544 |
| 2022-23 | 3,353 | 1,966 | 441 | 946 | 1,565 |
| 2023-24 | 2,765 | 1,472 | 495 | 798 | 1,390 |
| 2024-25 | 3,010 | 1,653 | 395 | 962 | 1,390 |
| 2025-26 | 3,172 | 1,772 | 551 | 849 | 1,539 |
| Land | 2024 harvest | 2025 harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers WMA | 296 | 305 |
| Little River NWR | 49 | 46 |
| Herron Family WMA | – | 44 |
| Broken Bow WMA | 23 | 41 |
| Grassy Slough WMA | 1 | 2 |
| Red Slough WMA | 62 | 66 |
County deer harvest from the ODWC big game reports (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); area harvest and 2025 elk, bear, mule deer and pronghorn from the 2025-26 big game harvest report; turkey from the ODWC Game Harvest Survey. Checked November 3, 2026.
Processing, mounts and gear near Eagletown
These are the businesses Eagletown hunters lean on each season, sorted by trade and then by distance. Weaver's Meat Market, 71 mi off, processes donated deer for the Hunters Against Hunger program. Taxidermy near Eagletown begins with Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum Taxidermy Studio & Cabin Rentals at 9.8 mi. Bruton's Outdoors, 9.8 mi out, stocks guns, bows or outdoor gear. Closest pay hunt on our list: Shoot Straight Hunting Preserve, Grant.
| Category | Count, 15 mi | Count, 35 mi | First stop | How far | Located in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venison processors | 0 | 1 | White's Deer Processing | 30 mi N | Smithville |
| Taxidermy | 1 | 2 | Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum Taxidermy Studio & Cabin Rentals | 9.8 mi W | Broken Bow |
| Gun and archery stores | 1 | 4 | Bruton's Outdoors | 9.8 mi W | Broken Bow |
| Guides and preserves | 0 | 0 | Shoot Straight Hunting Preserve | 48 mi W | Grant |
Venison processors
Taxidermy
Gun and archery stores
Guides and preserves
Processors from the ODWC game processor list (Hunters Against Hunger column) and Yellow Pages; commercial hunting areas from the ODWC commercial hunt area list; taxidermists and shops from Yellow Pages and chain store locators (services.json). Listings without coordinates are placed at their town. Checked November 3, 2026; hours were not checked.
Draw-only hunting near Eagletown
The table lists every area within 50 miles of Eagletown with 2025 controlled hunt results, nearest first. Applications for the 2026 draw ran April 1 to May 20, 2026, with one preference point added for each unsuccessful year. Draws run in order (elk, then pronghorn, then deer), and a hunter needs a valid license before applying.
| Name | Reach | Type | 2025 categories | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River NWR | 8.8 mi | Wildlife refuge | Deer, Spring turkey, Youth deer, Youth spring turkey | 100 |
| McCurtain County Wilderness Area | 18 mi | Wilderness area | Deer, Spring turkey | 32 |
| Pine Creek WMA | 32 mi | WMA | Youth deer | 25 |
| Hugo Lake (Corps) | 48 mi | Corps lake | Youth deer, Youth spring turkey | 24 |
2025 controlled hunt results per area from the ODWC controlled hunts results (lands.json, controlled_hunts_2025); rules and dates from the ODWC controlled hunts page. Checked November 3, 2026.
Upcoming listings around Eagletown
Measured 30 miles out in a straight line, there are 6 upcoming listings as of November 3, 2026. Count 5 draw-only controlled hunts among them.
Dates ahead
| Days | What | Miles off | Place | Go | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30–Nov 8, 2026 | Little River NWR deer controlled hunt | 9 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 6–8, 2026 | McCurtain Co. WA deer controlled hunt | 18 | Event details | Source | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Three Rivers Cut N Strutt NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet in Idabel | 17 | Idabel: 2 SE Jefferson St | Buy tickets | Source |
| Apr 9–11, 2027 | McCurtain Co. WA spring turkey controlled hunt | 18 | Event details | Source | |
| Apr 16–18, 2027 | Little River NWR youth spring turkey hunt | 9 | Event details | Source | |
| Apr 23–25, 2027 | Little River NWR spring turkey controlled hunt | 9 | Event details | Source |
Range picks within a drive of Eagletown
First on the Eagletown list: Kelly Branch Shooting Range, 55 miles away.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 3, 2026.
Eagletown hunting hours
The Panhandle sees the sun up to half an hour later than the Arkansas line, so use the times worked out for Eagletown.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Deer window | Duck window | Upland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:12 a.m. | 7:05 p.m. | 6:42 a.m.–7:35 p.m. | 6:42 a.m.–7:05 p.m. | 7:12 a.m.–7:05 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 7:31 a.m. | 6:36 p.m. | 7:01 a.m.–7:06 p.m. | 7:01 a.m.–6:36 p.m. | 7:31 a.m.–6:36 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 6:57 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 6:27 a.m.–5:43 p.m. | 6:27 a.m.–5:13 p.m. | 6:57 a.m.–5:13 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:11 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:41 a.m.–5:40 p.m. | 6:41 a.m.–5:10 p.m. | 7:11 a.m.–5:10 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:21 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 6:51 a.m.–5:43 p.m. | 6:51 a.m.–5:13 p.m. | 7:21 a.m.–5:13 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:24 a.m. | 5:31 p.m. | 6:54 a.m.–6:01 p.m. | 6:54 a.m.–5:31 p.m. | 7:24 a.m.–5:31 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:48 a.m. | 7:50 p.m. | 6:18 a.m.–8:20 p.m. | 6:18 a.m.–7:50 p.m. | 6:48 a.m.–7:50 p.m. |
Hours rules from the ODWC big game regulations and the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Central Time); checked November 3, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Who to call at ODWC from Eagletown
ODWC staff nearest Eagletown work out of Wilburton; the number is (918) 297-0150. Wildlife questions for McCurtain County go to the Southeast Region supervisor, Eric Suttles, at (580) 421-7226. Game wardens in McCurtain County work in law enforcement District 3, led by Captain Todd Tobey, phone (580) 513-2305. Game warden lines for McCurtain County: (580) 513-4963, (580) 513-4651 and (580) 513-6866. Commission District 3 represents McCurtain County on the Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Wilburton: ODWC Higgins Office
Caddo ODWC counter
Offices from the ODWC offices list, game warden districts and captains from the ODWC game warden directory, region supervisors from the ODWC administrative boundaries layer, county warden phones from ODWC area pages (counties.json, services.json, lands.json). Offices without a geocoded address are measured to their town. Checked November 3, 2026.
Eagletown quick answers
Do CWD rules ban feeding deer in Oklahoma?
No feeding or baiting ban tied to the CWD surveillance areas was found.
How long do Oklahoma hunters have to report big game?
Within 24 hours of leaving the hunt area, before processing.
What does a Land Access Permit cost?
$100 resident / $200 nonresident, valid January 1-December 31.
Are Oklahoma seasons open seven days a week?
Yes, seasons run every day of the week.
Whom do I call about a violation near Eagletown?
The District 3 captain, Todd Tobey, at (580) 513-2305.
Which processor should an Eagletown hunter call first?
White's Deer Processing (Smithville), the closest listing at 30 mi.
Is another hunting base within a short drive of Eagletown?
Yes. Broken Bow is the nearest, followed by Hochatown, Haworth and Idabel.
Is McCurtain County in a CWD surveillance area?
Yes, part of it: the McCurtain County SSA.
How many public acres fall within 10 miles of Eagletown?
About 37,479 mapped public acres, across 7 listed areas.
How far is Eagletown from the nearest public hunting ground?
The nearest listed land is Three Rivers WMA, which reaches the edge of town. Next in line comes Ouachita National Forest, with its closest edge 2.8 miles out.
On the gun opener, how early may an Eagletown hunter shoot a deer?
From 6:26 a.m. on November 21, 2026, until 5:43 p.m., worked out with the NOAA solar formula for Eagletown.
How can I tell the antlerless zone of a spot near Eagletown?
Find the spot on the ODWC antlerless zone map; zone lines run along highways, not county lines.
Does a duck hunter near Eagletown need orange in deer season?
No. Waterfowl, crow, crane and dove hunters are exempt.
Which elk zone covers McCurtain County?
Southeast Zone.
Answers from places.json, lands.json, counties.json, services.json and the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations; reporting from ODWC, hunter orange from the ODWC big game regulations, baiting from ODWC, Sunday hunting from ODWC seasons, the Land Access Permit from the ODWC license fees, CWD from ODWC. Checked November 3, 2026.
Last checks, Eagletown
ODWC can change dates and area rules between printings; open the McCurtain County page and wildlifedepartment.com once more before the trip.
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