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Grady County Wildlife Management Area, Oklahoma hunting
Where, when and how to hunt this wildlife management area, 1,037 acres, in Grady County.
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Getting to Grady County Wildlife Management Area
Grady County WMA: the record behind the page
Expect about 1,037 acres of ground at Grady County WMA, going by the ODWC area page. Rank by size in Grady County: 1st of 2. It is run by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, ODWC Central Region.
Grady County holds 1,033 acres of public land on the GIS layers.
From the ODWC area page: The Grady County Wildlife Management Area encompasses 1,036 acres located about 4 ½ miles east of Rush Springs, Oklahoma in Grady County. This WMA is about equally divided between two non-contiguous tracts with an additional 33 acre non-contiguous tract located between the other two. The area is characterized by open uplands bisected by wooded draws and creeks typical of the interspersed postoak-blackjack oak and tall grass prairie habitat types.
Grady County WMA: species of interest
| Game | How it is doing |
|---|---|
| Quail | Present but in low numbers Turkey: Rio Grande turkey are transient through the area. |
| Deer | White-tailed deer inhabit the area. |
| Rabbit | Cottontail rabbits inhabit the area. |
| Furbearers | Coyote, bobcat, raccoon and other common furbearers inhabit the area. |
| Dove | Some local doves are occasionally present. |
| Waterfowl | Various species of waterfowl may occasionally utilize the small ponds located on the wma. |
Open game on Grady County WMA: Deer, Turkey, Doves, Crows, Rails, Gallinules, Waterfowl, Sandhill crane, Quail, Squirrels, Rabbits, Snipe, Woodcock, Furbearers, Trapping.
- White-tailed deer
- Wild turkey
- Doves
- Crows
- Rails
- Gallinules
- Ducks
- Canada geese
- Sandhill crane
- Quail
- Squirrels
- Rabbits
From the agency record (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation); checked November 3, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Grady County Wildlife Management Area
Grady County WMA: the county rules that apply
| Rule | Grady County |
|---|---|
| Antlerless zone | 6 (88%), 8 (12%) |
| Elk zone | Southwest |
| Bear area | No |
| Pronghorn | No season |
| Fall gun turkey | Open |
| Pheasant | No season |
| Duck dates | Zones 1 and 2 |
| Crane, jackrabbit | West of I-35 |
| CWD surveillance | Outside |
| ODWC region | Central |
| Warden district | No. 6 |
Antlerless limits around Grady County WMA: Zone 6 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2). ODWC draws the lines on roads and publishes them only as a map (ODWC antlerless zone map). All zones share the same dates and the six-deer combined limit, with no more than two bucks. Grady County counts toward the Southwest Zone (quota 30); check the quota online before an elk hunt. Fall gun turkey is open in Grady County, one of the 64 open counties. West of I-35 rules reach Grady County: cranes and jackrabbits may be hunted there.
ODWC antlerless deer zones, elk zones, bear area, fall turkey counties, CWD rules; checked November 3, 2026.
Grady County WMA special regulations
Standing rules for Grady County WMA come from the Department-Managed Area Rules: portable stands removed within 14 days, no baiting, vehicles on open roads. If you live outside Oklahoma, register a free check-in for Grady County WMA before you hunt and check out after. ODWC marks Grady County WMA as a Conservation Passport Area.
No access on Grady County WMA during the controlled hunts (Oct. 24 – Nov. 1, 2026; Nov. 21-29, 2026).
Of the 23 seasons ODWC lists for Grady County WMA, 3 are shut, 19 carry a restriction and 1 simply follow the statewide calendar.
| Season | Here | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Gun | Closed | – |
| Deer Muzzleloader | Closed | – |
| Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun | Closed | – |
| Youth Deer Gun | Statewide dates | – |
| Deer Archery | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Turkey Fall Archery | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Dove | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Crow | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Rail | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Gallinule | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Duck, Merganser and Coot | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Sandhill Cranes | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Quail | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Squirrel | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Rabbit | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Snipe | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Woodcock | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Predator/Furbearer Calling | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season. |
| Turkey Fall Gun | Restricted | Closed during deer muzzleloader season. Tom only, shotgun only. |
| Trapping | Restricted | Open to water sets, live box traps and enclosed trigger traps only. |
| Turkey Spring | Restricted | One-tom limit; seasons combined. |
| Youth Turkey Spring | Restricted | One-tom limit; seasons combined. |
More restrictions on Grady County WMA
- No camping allowed.
| Item | Rule here |
|---|---|
| Bait | Not allowed |
| Stands | Portable only |
| Stand removal | Within 14 days |
| Marking | ODWC customer ID |
| Target shooting | Designated ranges |
| Vehicles | Open roads only |
| Camping limit | 16 days in a row |
Sources: source, source, source, source (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation). Checked November 3, 2026.
Controlled hunts on Grady County WMA
Grady County WMA appeared 2 times in the 2025 controlled hunt results (deer). For 2026 the controlled hunt application period was Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026.
| Hunt | ODWC area name | Permits | Hunters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Grady County | 10 Either-Sex | 3 |
| Deer | Grady County | 10 Either-Sex | 3 |
ODWC 2025 controlled hunt results, ODWC controlled hunts; checked November 3, 2026.
Grady County WMA and county harvest numbers
ODWC's public-area table credits "Grady County WMA" with 6 deer in 2025-26. 2,355 deer came out of Grady County in 2025-26 (WMA harvest excluded), placing it 10th statewide. Split: gun 1,546, bow 616, muzzleloader 193.
| Season | Area | Archery | Muzzleloader | Gun | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Grady Co. WMA | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2025 | Grady County WMA | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
ODWC 2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report and earlier ODWC harvest reports (harvest.json); checked November 3, 2026.
Dated seasons covering Grady County WMA
Ducks run on Panhandle dates or Zone 1 and 2 dates, and cranes and jackrabbits only west of I-35, which is why the area column matters for Grady County WMA.
| Quarry | Segment | Zone or area | Begins | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Zone 2, 7, 8 | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth gun | Zone 2, 7, 8 | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Muzzleloader | Zone 2, 7, 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Gun | Zone 2, 7, 8 | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Holiday antlerless | Zone 2, 7, 8 | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| 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 | Southwest elk zone | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Elk | Youth elk gun | Southwest elk zone | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | Southwest elk zone | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Elk | Gun | Southwest elk zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Elk | Holiday antlerless elk | Southwest elk zone | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 31, 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 | |
| Jackrabbit | Season | West of I-35 | 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 | |
| Sandhill crane | Season | West of I-35 | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 17, 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.
Grady County WMA on the map with its neighbors
The table starts with Lake Burtschi (18 mi, northwest). OLAP access is 34 mi away at Cotton OLAP tract H001.
| Public land | Type | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Burtschi | Department lake | 762 | Grady | 18 mi | northwest |
| Waurika WMA | WMA | 10,580 | Cotton, Jefferson | 34 mi | southwest |
| Waurika Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Jefferson, Stephens | 36 mi | south |
| Lake Jap Beaver | Department lake | 208 | Jefferson | 42 mi | south |
| Lexington WMA | WMA | 9,512 | Cleveland | 42 mi | northeast |
| Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 58,227 | Comanche | 47 mi | west |
Points: ODWC Public WMA Boundaries layer (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Grady County WMA: nearest towns, offices and shops
Rush Springs sits 5.1 mi from Grady County WMA in a straight line. Duncan is the largest of these towns, with 23,174 people in 2024. Nearby Census places: Marlow (11 mi, 4,505 people) and Alex (11 mi, 508 people). Area warden contacts: (405) 779-1479 (Grady).
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Springs | Grady | 1,024 | 5.1 mi | west |
| Chickasha | Grady | 17,014 | 19 mi | north |
| Duncan | Stephens | 23,174 | 21 mi | south |
| Anadarko | Caddo | 5,530 | 29 mi | northwest |
| Purcell | McClain | 6,938 | 33 mi | northeast |
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.
Grady County Wildlife Management Area: the WMA bench nearest it, then clubs
For a license-only bench, Grady County Wildlife Management Area hunters head 43 miles to Lexington WMA Shooting Range. Nearby clubs fill the other cards.
From ODWC’s WMA shooting range list and WMA pages, operators’ pages and directory listings, checked November 3, 2026.
When legal light begins in Grady County WMA
The Panhandle sees the sun up to half an hour later than the Arkansas line, so use the times worked out for Grady County WMA.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Big game | Waterfowl | Quail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:25 a.m. | 7:17 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 7:47 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 7:25 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 7:44 a.m. | 6:47 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. | 7:44 a.m. to 6:47 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 7:12 a.m. | 5:24 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. to 5:54 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. to 5:24 p.m. | 7:12 a.m. to 5:24 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:25 a.m. | 5:20 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. | 7:25 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:35 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:53 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:23 p.m. | 7:35 a.m. to 5:23 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:39 a.m. | 5:41 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 6:11 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:39 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:59 a.m. | 8:04 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 8:34 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 8:04 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 8:04 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.
Oklahoma views around Grady County WMA
Calendar dates at and around Grady County Wildlife Management Area
Near this property on November 3, 2026: 1 upcoming listing. Count 1 draw-only controlled hunt among them.
Still on the calendar
| Days | What | Distance | Place | Go | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24–Nov 29, 2026 | Grady County WMA deer controlled hunt | Here | Event details | Source |
Grady County WMA answers from the sources
When does deer season run at Grady County WMA?
Archery Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027; gun Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026. Check the area table.
What corner of the state is Grady County WMA in?
The record puts it in Grady County, ODWC Central Region. Rush Springs lies roughly 5.1 mi from it.
How much ground does Grady County WMA take in?
Roughly 1,037 acres, by the ODWC area page.
Is a Land Access Permit or other pass needed for Grady County WMA?
A license or exemption plus species licenses; nonresidents check in.
Which antlerless zone line runs near Grady County WMA?
Zone 6 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2). Six deer a season, two antlered at most, still applies.
May I hunt over corn or feed at Grady County WMA?
No baiting here; Department rules forbid it.
Which game birds and animals are open at Grady County WMA?
Listed game: deer, turkey, doves, crows, rails, gallinules, waterfowl, sandhill crane, quail, squirrels, rabbits, snipe, woodcock, furbearers and trapping.
Who owns and runs Grady County WMA?
It falls under the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Hunting line: (405) 823-8714.
Where is a backup spot near Grady County WMA?
Lake Burtschi (18 mi away).
Do archers wear orange on Grady County WMA?
During big game firearm seasons, 400 square inches for gun hunters and an orange head covering or upper garment for most others.
At what hour does hunting end on Grady County WMA?
Thirty minutes either side of sunrise and sunset; November 21, 2026: 6:42 a.m. to 5:54 p.m.
How many deer did Grady County WMA give up last season?
2025-26: 6 deer, 4 antlered.
Other photos on this page: Duane Bryce (CC BY 2.0); Lane Pearman (CC BY 2.0); caroline legg (CC BY 2.0).