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Eufaula Lake (Corps of Engineers) hunting guide
Hunting access on public ground, acreage not published, in McIntosh County and 2 neighboring counties.
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Getting to Eufaula Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Eufaula Lake (Corps) on paper
The record gives Eufaula Lake (Corps) no land acreage. US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has charge of it; ODWC counts the ground in the ODWC Northeast Region. McIntosh County holds 29,027 acres of public land on the GIS layers.
From the agency record (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District); checked November 3, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Eufaula Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Hunting Corps land at Eufaula Lake (Corps)
Generally every Corps hunting area at Eufaula Lake (Corps) takes all legal game in season; developed recreation areas and structures are off limits. Where Corps land is not licensed to ODWC, it follows the dates and rules of the Department-managed land at the project, and baiting is banned. This page has no hunt-area map for Eufaula Lake (Corps): the Tulsa District site would not load for our reader. The reservoir surface covers 102,067 acres in Oklahoma, water rather than hunting land.
Eufaula Lake (Corps): basis for hunting
- Listed on the Tulsa District hunting information page
- ODWC 2025 controlled hunts on Corps land
- ODWC WMA on project land (Department-Managed Area Rules: Corps lands open to hunting but not licensed to the Department follow the WMA dates and rules)
ODWC ground on the project: Eufaula WMA.
Sources: Tulsa District hunting information (summary), ODWC Department-Managed Area Rules, Corps Lakes Gateway. Checked November 3, 2026.
Eufaula Lake (Corps) controlled hunt rows
In 2025 ODWC drew hunters for 2 controlled hunt rows on Eufaula Lake (Corps): youth deer. The 2026 draw window was Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026, with preference points for unsuccessful years.
| Category | Area | Permits | Hunters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth deer | Eufaula Lake COE- Gaines Creek | 5 Either-Sex | 5 |
| Youth deer | Eufaula Lake COE- Brooken Cove | 5 (2) Only 1 Antlered | 3 |
ODWC 2025 controlled hunt results, ODWC controlled hunts; checked November 3, 2026.
Deer zone and elk rules near Eufaula Lake (Corps)
| Zone or rule | McIntosh County | Pittsburg County | Haskell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlerless zone | 4 (93%), 5 (6%), 10 (1%) | 10 (71%), 5 (28%) | 4 (62%), 10 (38%) |
| Elk zone | Northeast, Southeast | Southeast | Southeast |
| Bear area | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pronghorn | No season | No season | No season |
| Fall gun turkey | Open | Closed | Open |
| Pheasant | No season | No season | No season |
| Duck dates | Zones 1 and 2 | Zones 1 and 2 | Zones 1 and 2 |
| Crane, jackrabbit | No season | No season | No season |
| CWD surveillance | Outside | Outside | Outside |
| ODWC region | Northeast | Southeast | Northeast |
| Warden district | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 2 |
Doe limits come from Zone 4 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2) and Zone 10 (Muzzleloader 1, gun 1) here. The zones are road-defined; read the ODWC antlerless zone map. Statewide, a hunter may take six deer in a season, no more than two of them antlered, and a deer counts as antlered with 3 inches of antler. Elk: Northeast Zone (quota 20) and Southeast Zone (quota 5). Hunters need written permission on private land; Department lands are closed except controlled hunts. The bear area covers all or part of McIntosh County: archery Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026; muzzleloader Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026. Fall turkey with a gun is legal in McIntosh County.
ODWC antlerless deer zones, elk zones, bear area, fall turkey counties, CWD rules; checked November 3, 2026.
Eufaula Lake (Corps) and county harvest numbers
County rows leave out WMA harvest: McIntosh County checked 1,307 deer in 2025-26 (789 antlered), rank 46 of 77. Gun accounted for 708, archery 427, muzzleloader 172.
ODWC 2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report and earlier ODWC harvest reports (harvest.json); checked November 3, 2026.
Eufaula Lake (Corps) on the map with its neighbors
Head southeast 18 mi to reach James Collins WMA, the next public area on the list. McIntosh OLAP tract H004, an OLAP tract, is 17 mi away.
| Neighbor | Category | Acreage | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Collins WMA | WMA | 21,353 | Latimer, Pittsburg | 18 mi | southeast |
| Eufaula WMA | WMA | 48,614 | Latimer, McIntosh | 19 mi | north |
| Robbers Cave WMA | WMA | 6,180 | Latimer | 25 mi | southeast |
| Robbers Cave WMA Portion A | WMA unit | 610 | Latimer | 25 mi | southeast |
| Robbers Cave WMA Portion B | WMA unit | 5,570 | Latimer | 25 mi | southeast |
| Deep Fork NWR | Wildlife refuge | 10,674 | Okmulgee | 26 mi | northwest |
Points: USACE Reservoirs layer (lake surface in Oklahoma) (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside) of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Hunts open to Eufaula Lake (Corps) hunters
Elk, bear, pronghorn, pheasant and sandhill crane seasons only cover part of the state, so the area column tells you whether a row reaches Eufaula Lake (Corps).
| Game | Season | Area | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun | Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Holiday antlerless | Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Mule deer | All deer seasons | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Elk | Archery | Northeast elk zone | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Elk | Youth elk gun | Northeast elk zone | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | Northeast elk zone | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Elk | Gun | Northeast elk zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Elk | Holiday antlerless elk | Northeast elk zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| 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 | Youth fall turkey | Open counties | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall Gun | Open counties | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 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.
Eufaula Lake (Corps): nearest towns, offices and shops
Eufaula Lake (Corps) lies 4.2 mi from Canadian Shores. Eufaula counted 2,872 people in 2024, the most of the five. The Census also lists Canadian (3.1 mi, 143 people) and Indianola (6.2 mi, 144 people). Warden District 2 covers McIntosh County (captain David Robertson, (918) 431-2543).
| Place | County | Population | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Shores | Pittsburg | – | 4.2 mi | southwest |
| Crowder | Pittsburg | 297 | 6.3 mi | south |
| Eufaula | McIntosh | 2,872 | 7.8 mi | northeast |
| Bug Tussle | Pittsburg | – | 12 mi | south |
| Quinton | Pittsburg | 848 | 19 mi | east |
Towns from places.json and census_places.json (Census 2024); offices and businesses from services.json; warden numbers from the ODWC area page or warden directory; straight-line miles. Checked November 3, 2026.
Eufaula Lake (Corps) legal light
ODWC prints no sunrise and sunset table, so the times here are worked out for Eufaula Lake (Corps) with the NOAA solar formula.
| Date | Opener or close | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Ducks | Quail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:16 a.m. | 7:08 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 7:38 p.m. | 6:46 a.m. to 7:08 p.m. | 7:16 a.m. to 7:08 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 7:36 a.m. | 6:38 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 7:08 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 6:38 p.m. | 7:36 a.m. to 6:38 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 7:03 a.m. | 5:14 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:44 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:17 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:47 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. | 6:47 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 7:17 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:27 a.m. | 5:14 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:44 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:31 a.m. | 5:32 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:32 p.m. | 7:31 a.m. to 5:32 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:50 a.m. | 7:55 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 7:55 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.
Hunts, dinners and trials by Eufaula Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Kinds close by: ODWC youth draw. Count: 1 upcoming listing. Only drawn permit holders take part in the 1 controlled hunt listed.
Coming up
| When | Listing | Away | Area or venue | Next step | Read at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6–Dec 13, 2026 | Eufaula COE youth deer hunt | Right here | Event details | Source |
Oklahoma views around Eufaula Lake (Corps)
Paper-punching options en route to Eufaula Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Pittsburg County holds the WMA range nearest Eufaula Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): James Collins WMA Rifle Range (16 miles). Two more ranges follow.
From ODWC’s WMA shooting range list and WMA pages, operators’ pages and directory listings, checked November 3, 2026.
Eufaula Lake (Corps) questions and answers
If Eufaula Lake (Corps) is crowded, where is the next public land?
James Collins WMA sits 18 mi away.
When must I wear orange on Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
Yes with a firearm for big game: 400 square inches of fluorescent orange, cap plus upper garment.
When may I shoot at Eufaula Lake (Corps) on the gun deer opener?
For November 21, 2026, roughly 6:33 a.m. to 5:44 p.m. for deer (McIntosh County centre, NOAA solar formula).
What was the 2025-26 deer harvest in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County reported 1,307 deer off private and non-WMA land in 2025-26, 46th of 77 counties.
How do I draw a hunt on Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
Yes. ODWC applications for 2026 ran Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026; the 2025 results list 2 hunt rows for it.
Can I take an elk at Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
Oklahoma zone elk hunting is private land only, with written permission; McIntosh County is in Northeast Zone and Southeast Zone. Public elk hunts are controlled hunts.
When is the gun opener near Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
Same dates statewide: gun Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026, archery to Jan 15, 2027.
Where would I find Eufaula Lake (Corps) on a road map?
Eufaula Lake (Corps) is in McIntosh, Pittsburg and Haskell counties, part of the ODWC Northeast Region. Canadian Shores is the nearest town with a page here, about 4.2 mi off.
How many acres does Eufaula Lake (Corps) span?
We have no land size, only 102,067 acres of lake.
Does Eufaula Lake (Corps) call for any permit beyond a hunting license?
Hunting license, with the Department area rules applying.
Which of Zones 1 to 10 covers Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
Zone 4 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2) and Zone 10 (Muzzleloader 1, gun 1), read from the ODWC zone layer; boundaries run on roads.
Does the bait ban cover Eufaula Lake (Corps)?
No, Corps land is excluded.
Eufaula Lake (Corps): last-minute checks
Signs on the ground outrank any web page; watch for posted safety zones and closed units on Eufaula Lake (Corps).
Sources: source · source · source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations. Checked November 3, 2026.
Other photos on this page: usacetulsa (CC BY 2.0); Thomas Shahan (CC BY 2.0); Shiva Shenoy (CC BY 4.0).