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Heyburn Lake (Corps of Engineers) hunting
Public Corps of Engineers lake, acreage not published, in Creek County, ODWC Central Region.
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Getting to Heyburn Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Parking, trailheads and gates near Heyburn Lake (Corps of Engineers)
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 0.2 mi from the centreDirections
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 0.5 mi from the centreDirections
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 0.6 mi from the centreDirections
Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) on paper
Land size for Heyburn Lake (Corps) could not be read from the Corps. Day to day, US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District looks after it (ODWC Central Region). Creek County holds 28,141 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 Heyburn Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Rules on Heyburn Lake (Corps) project land
Corps rules leave most hunting ground at Heyburn Lake (Corps) open in season and bar shooting in developed areas and at structures. Department rules reach the rest of the project too: same dates as the ODWC area, bait prohibited. No Corps land acreage is published for Heyburn Lake (Corps) in the sources we could open; call the lake office before you go. The only area figure on file is 931 acres of open water.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) hunting basis
- Corps Lakes Gateway project page mentions hunting
- 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)
The Corps writes: Factoid: Located near Kellyville in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section central lowlands with good hunting and fishing.
Hunt these ODWC areas here: Heyburn WMA.
Sources: Tulsa District hunting information (summary), ODWC Department-Managed Area Rules, Corps Lakes Gateway. Checked November 3, 2026.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) drawn hunts, 2025 results
Controlled hunts on Heyburn Lake (Corps) in 2025 covered youth deer. Next draw: watch for the spring window (it was Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026 in 2026).
| Category | Listed as | Permits | Hunters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth deer | Keystone/Heyburn COE | 11 (2) Only 1 Antlered | 11 |
ODWC 2025 controlled hunt results, ODWC controlled hunts; checked November 3, 2026.
Deer zone and elk rules near Heyburn Lake (Corps)
| County rule | Creek County |
|---|---|
| Antlerless zone | 5 (72%), 2 (28%) |
| Elk zone | Northeast |
| Bear area | No |
| Pronghorn | No season |
| Fall gun turkey | Open |
| Pheasant | No season |
| Duck dates | Zones 1 and 2 |
| Crane, jackrabbit | No season |
| CWD surveillance | Outside |
| ODWC region | Central |
| Warden district | No. 4 |
Zone 5 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2) covers Heyburn Lake (Corps) on the GIS overlay; the legal line is the road shown on the ODWC antlerless zone map. Whatever the zone, the combined limit stays at six deer, two antlered at most. Private-land elk in Creek County run under the Northeast Zone (quota 20). Creek County allows fall gun turkey.
ODWC antlerless deer zones, elk zones, bear area, fall turkey counties, CWD rules; checked November 3, 2026.
Heyburn Lake (Corps): reported deer
5 deer were reported from Heyburn Lake (Corps) in the latest Big Game Harvest Report. The 2025-26 county figure for Creek County is 2,940 deer, 1,602 antlered, 5th of 77. 883 fell to archery, 357 to muzzleloaders and 1,700 to guns.
| Year | Name | Archery | Primitive | Rifle/shotgun | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heyburn Coe | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 2025 | Heyburn USACE | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
ODWC 2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report and earlier ODWC harvest reports (harvest.json); checked November 3, 2026.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) and the closest public tracts
Heyburn WMA is the nearest other public area, 2.7 mi west. For walk-in private land, try Osage OLAP tract H002, 35 mi.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | County | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyburn WMA | WMA | 5,725 | Creek | 2.7 mi | west |
| Keystone WMA | WMA | 20,686 | Creek, Osage | 15 mi | northwest |
| Keystone Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Pawnee, Osage | 16 mi | north |
| Deep Fork WMA | WMA | 12,820 | Creek, Okfuskee | 23 mi | southwest |
| Okmulgee GMA | GMA | 5,939 | Okmulgee | 25 mi | southeast |
| Okmulgee PHA | PHA | 3,676 | Okmulgee | 25 mi | southeast |
Points: USACE Reservoirs layer (lake surface in Oklahoma) (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) hunting calendar
For Heyburn Lake (Corps) the list holds 63 seasons for 2026-27: big game, turkey, upland birds, small game, waterfowl and predators.
| Animal | Season type | Where | Start | Finish | Right 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 | 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 | |
| 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.
Heyburn Lake (Corps): nearest towns, offices and shops
Closest town covered here: Kellyville, roughly 6.2 mi away. Jenks (27,869 residents) has the most services, 19 mi away. Small places on the way: Bristow (10.0 mi, 4,282 people) and Olive (11 mi). Game warden district for Creek County: District 4, (580) 320-2955.
| Town | County | 2024 population | Away | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellyville | Creek | 1,049 | 6.2 mi | east |
| Sapulpa | Creek | 23,297 | 11 mi | east |
| Mannford | Creek | 3,429 | 12 mi | north |
| Oilton | Creek | 891 | 18 mi | northwest |
| Jenks | Tulsa | 27,869 | 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.
Legal hunting times, Heyburn Lake (Corps)
Big game legal light around Heyburn Lake (Corps) starts 30 minutes before sunrise and ends 30 minutes after sunset; ducks and geese end at sunset.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Deer window | Duck window | Upland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:19 a.m. | 7:11 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:41 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:11 p.m. | 7:19 a.m. to 7:11 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 7:39 a.m. | 6:40 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 7:10 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. | 7:39 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 7:07 a.m. | 5:16 p.m. | 6:37 a.m. to 5:46 p.m. | 6:37 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 5:16 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:22 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:52 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:52 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 7:22 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:32 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:35 a.m. | 5:33 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 6:03 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:33 p.m. | 7:35 a.m. to 5:33 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:52 a.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 8:29 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 7:59 p.m. | 6:52 a.m. to 7:59 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.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) photo row
ODWC bench and private ranges before Heyburn Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Okmulgee GMA Shooting Range (public, license needed) is 26 miles from Heyburn Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). Club or commercial ranges under 30 miles away sit beside it.
From ODWC’s WMA shooting range list and WMA pages, operators’ pages and directory listings, checked November 3, 2026.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) questions and answers
Does Heyburn Lake (Corps) close for controlled hunts?
The ODWC draw (Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026) fills them.
What does the ODWC harvest report show for Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
5 deer were checked from it in 2025-26.
Which dates cover deer at Heyburn Lake (Corps) this season?
Gun deer is Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026, archery Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.
Are there elk near Heyburn Lake (Corps) I can hunt?
Not in the open seasons. Public elk hunts are drawn; Northeast Zone is a private-land zone.
What acreage do the sources give for Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
Only the lake is measured, 931 acres of water.
How far is Heyburn Lake (Corps) from the nearest town?
Creek County, in the ODWC Central Region. Nearest town covered here: Kellyville (6.2 mi).
Which antlerless deer zone takes in Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
Zone 5 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2); the season total stays six deer, no more than two antlered.
Besides a license, what does Heyburn Lake (Corps) require?
Hunting license; rules match the Department area at the lake.
What game does Heyburn Lake (Corps) list?
Not listed by lake. Generally all legal species may be hunted in season on Corps hunting areas.
Is feeding game allowed for hunting on Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
No; Corps lands are no-bait ground under the Department rules.
How far is the next public hunting area from Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
Heyburn WMA sits 2.7 mi away.
What agency sets the rules on Heyburn Lake (Corps)?
Day-to-day management sits with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Try the ODWC office in Oklahoma City.
Heyburn Lake (Corps) trip checklist
Area rules, closures and controlled hunt dates on Heyburn Lake (Corps) can change; posted signs and the ODWC page have the last word.
Sources: source · source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations. Checked November 3, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Sharon Mollerus (CC BY 2.0); Thomas & Dianne Jones (CC BY 2.0); Thomas Shahan (CC BY 2.0).