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McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion, Oklahoma hunting
Where, when and how to hunt this waterfowl refuge portion, 250 acres, in Muskogee County.
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Getting to McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion
Parking, trailheads and gates near McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 1.5 mi from the centreDirections
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The McClellan-Kerr WRP file
Expect about 250 acres of ground at McClellan-Kerr WRP, going by the ODWC area page. Muskogee County has 4 records with acreage here; McClellan-Kerr WRP is number 4. Day to day, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation looks after it (ODWC Northeast Region).
Muskogee County holds 15,559 acres of public land on the GIS layers.
From the ODWC area page: McClellan-Kerr WRP covers 250 acres in Muskogee county. The WRP is part of the McClellan-Kerr WMA . Located along the McClellen-Kerr navigation system the area is mainly river and bottom land habitat with scattered agricultural fields.
Access road: Billy Creek Portion From Wagoner: 4½ miles west on State Hwy 51, 1½ miles south on N4230, 1 mile east on gravel access road. Chouteau Portion From Wagoner: 2½ miles west on U.S. Hwy 51, 4 miles south on N4250. From the Highway 10 and Highway 100 junction in Gore, take Highway 10 southeast for approximately two miles. Turn north to WMA.
McClellan-Kerr WRP: species of interest
| Game | How it is doing |
|---|---|
| Deer | White-tailed deer are present in fair numbers. |
| Turkey | Very few Rio Grande turkeys are present. |
| Quail | Bobwhite quail are present. |
| Rabbit | Cottontail are present in fair numbers and Swamp rabbits can be found in some areas. |
| Furbearers | Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are present. |
| Dove | The area offers agricultural fields that attract dove. |
| Squirrel | Fox and Gray squirrels are present. |
| Waterfowl | Usually good duck and goose numbers on and around the area. |
Open game on McClellan-Kerr WRP: Turkey, Deer, Doves, Rails, Gallinules, Crows, Quail, Snipe, Woodcock, Waterfowl, Rabbits, Squirrels, Furbearers, Trapping.
From the agency record (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation); checked November 3, 2026.
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McClellan-Kerr WRP: the county rules that apply
| Rule | Muskogee County |
|---|---|
| Antlerless zone | 4 |
| Elk zone | Northeast, Southeast |
| Bear area | Yes |
| 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 | Northeast |
| Warden district | No. 2 |
Antlerless limits around McClellan-Kerr WRP: Zone 4 (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. Muskogee County counts toward the Northeast Zone (quota 20) and Southeast Zone (quota 5); check the quota online before an elk hunt. Bear: archery Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026; muzzleloader Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 in the southeast area, which includes Muskogee County in whole or part. Fall gun turkey is open in Muskogee County, one of the 64 open counties.
ODWC antlerless deer zones, elk zones, bear area, fall turkey counties, CWD rules; checked November 3, 2026.
McClellan-Kerr WRP rules for 2026-27
Standing rules for McClellan-Kerr WRP 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 McClellan-Kerr WRP before you hunt and check out after. Plan morning hunts in the McClellan-Kerr WRP Wetland Development Units: shooting ends at 1 p.m., with nontoxic shot. Waterfowl get a rest on McClellan-Kerr WRP: no public access October 15 to January 31 outside controlled hunts.
McClellan-Kerr WRP general notes
- All shotgun hunting is restricted to federally approved nontoxic shot.
Of the 24 seasons ODWC lists for McClellan-Kerr WRP, 7 are shut, 15 carry a restriction and 2 simply follow the statewide calendar.
| Season | Here | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Gun | Closed | – |
| Deer Muzzleloader | Closed | – |
| Youth Deer Gun | Closed | – |
| Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun | Closed | – |
| Turkey Fall Gun | Closed | – |
| Bear Archery | Closed | – |
| Bear Muzzleloader | Closed | – |
| Turkey Spring | Statewide dates | – |
| Youth Turkey Spring | Statewide dates | – |
| Deer Archery | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Dove | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Rail | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Gallinule | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Crow | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Quail | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Snipe | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Woodcock | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Duck, Merganser and Coot | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Rabbit | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Squirrel | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Turkey Fall Archery | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Pursuit with Hounds for Furbearers | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Predator/Furbearer Calling | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
| Trapping | Restricted | Closed Oct. 15 – Jan. 31. |
More restrictions on McClellan-Kerr WRP
- The discharge of firearms for purposes other than hunting is prohibited.
- Public access is prohibited from Oct. 15 – Jan. 31, unless otherwise provided.
- 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 |
- McClellan-Kerr WMA: Billy Creek & Chouteau WDUs , Hunting Contact (918) 625-3910
Sources: source, source, source, source (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation). Checked November 3, 2026.
Harvest figures for McClellan-Kerr WRP
1,687 deer came out of Muskogee County in 2025-26 (WMA harvest excluded), placing it 33rd statewide. Split: gun 912, bow 520, muzzleloader 255. 2025-26 elk: 5 in Muskogee County.
ODWC 2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report and earlier ODWC harvest reports (harvest.json); checked November 3, 2026.
Dated seasons covering McClellan-Kerr WRP
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 McClellan-Kerr WRP.
| Quarry | Segment | Zone or area | Begins | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
McClellan-Kerr WRP on the map with its neighbors
The table starts with Fort Gibson WRP (5.7 mi, east). OLAP access is 27 mi away at McIntosh OLAP tract H001.
| Public land | Type | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gibson WRP | Waterfowl refuge portion | 3,500 | Wagoner | 5.7 mi | east |
| Fort Gibson PHA | PHA | 21,798 | Cherokee, Mayes | 7.7 mi | northeast |
| Fort Gibson WMA | WMA | 25,298 | Cherokee, Mayes | 7.7 mi | northeast |
| Fort Gibson Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Wagoner, Cherokee | 9.2 mi | northeast |
| Camp Gruber | Military land | 51,840 | Muskogee | 19 mi | southeast |
| Cherokee GMA | GMA | 15,360 | Cherokee | 23 mi | southeast |
Points: ODWC Public WMA Boundaries layer (shared polygon of McClellan-Kerr Wildlife Management Area; the layer does not separate this portion) (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
McClellan-Kerr WRP: nearest towns, offices and shops
Porter sits 5.6 mi from McClellan-Kerr WRP in a straight line. Wagoner is the largest of these towns, with 8,387 people in 2024. Nearby Census places: Tullahassee (4.2 mi, 112 people). Area warden contacts: (918) 625-4873 (Muskogee); (918) 625-4691 (Muskogee).
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | Wagoner | 640 | 5.6 mi | west |
| Wagoner | Wagoner | 8,387 | 5.6 mi | northeast |
| Okay | Wagoner | 585 | 6.6 mi | east |
| Taylor Ferry | Wagoner | – | 7.1 mi | northeast |
| Mallard Bay | Wagoner | – | 9.0 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.
McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion: the WMA bench nearest it, then clubs
For a license-only bench, McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion hunters head 7 miles to Fort Gibson PHA 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.
Legal hunting times, McClellan-Kerr WRP
The Panhandle sees the sun up to half an hour later than the Arkansas line, so use the times worked out for McClellan-Kerr WRP.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Big game | Waterfowl | Quail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:15 a.m. | 7:07 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 7:37 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 7:07 p.m. | 7:15 a.m. to 7:07 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 7:35 a.m. | 6:36 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 7:06 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. | 7:35 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 7:03 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:17 a.m. | 5:09 p.m. | 6:47 a.m. to 5:39 p.m. | 6:47 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 7:17 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:27 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:30 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:49 a.m. | 7:54 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 8:24 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 7:54 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:54 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 McClellan-Kerr WRP
Calendar dates at and around McClellan-Kerr Waterfowl Refuge Portion
Near this property on November 3, 2026: 4 upcoming listings. Count 3 draw-only controlled hunts among them.
Still on the calendar
| Held | Event | Distance | Where held | Action | Checked at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Ft. Gibson WRP youth deer hunt | 6 | Event details | Source | |
| Oct 20–Dec 2, 2026 | Ft. Gibson WRP deer controlled hunt | 6 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 15–16, 2026 | Ft. Gibson WRP motor vehicle deer controlled hunt | 6 | Event details | Source | |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Cherokee County Doublebeards NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet in Wagoner | 6 | Wagoner | Buy tickets | Source |
McClellan-Kerr WRP answers from the sources
When does deer season run at McClellan-Kerr WRP?
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 McClellan-Kerr WRP in?
Muskogee County, in the ODWC Northeast Region. Porter lies roughly 5.6 mi from it.
How much ground does McClellan-Kerr WRP take in?
Roughly 250 acres, by the ODWC area page.
Is a Land Access Permit or other pass needed for McClellan-Kerr WRP?
A license or exemption plus species licenses; nonresidents check in.
Which antlerless zone line runs near McClellan-Kerr WRP?
Zone 4 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2). Six deer a season, two antlered at most, still applies.
Is feeding game allowed for hunting on McClellan-Kerr WRP?
No baiting here; Department rules forbid it.
What is there to hunt at McClellan-Kerr WRP?
Listed game: turkey, deer, doves, rails, gallinules, crows, quail, snipe, woodcock, waterfowl, rabbits, squirrels, furbearers and trapping.
What agency sets the rules on McClellan-Kerr WRP?
It falls under the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Phone: (918) 625-3910.
Where is a backup spot near McClellan-Kerr WRP?
Fort Gibson WRP (5.7 mi away).
What hunter orange do I wear on McClellan-Kerr WRP?
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 McClellan-Kerr WRP?
About 6:33 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. for big game on November 21, 2026; ducks stop at sunset. Wetland Development Units close to waterfowl at 1 p.m.
What do the harvest numbers say about Muskogee County?
1,687 deer in 2025-26 for Muskogee County (county rows exclude WMA harvest).
Other photos on this page: Dustin Moore (CC BY 2.0); Sharon Mollerus (CC BY 2.0); cuatrok77 (CC BY-SA 2.0).