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Oologah Lake (Corps of Engineers) for hunters
Public Corps of Engineers lake, acreage not published, in Rogers County and 1 neighboring county, ODWC Northeast Region.
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Getting to Oologah Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Parking, trailheads and gates near Oologah Lake (Corps of Engineers)
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Oologah Lake (Corps) on paper
Oologah Lake (Corps) land acreage was not readable. US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District manages it, inside the ODWC Northeast Region. Rogers County holds 12,891 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 Oologah Lake (Corps of Engineers)
Rules on Oologah Lake (Corps) project land
Corps rules leave most hunting ground at Oologah 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 Oologah Lake (Corps) in the sources we could open; call the lake office before you go. The only area figure on file is 28,576 acres of open water.
Oologah Lake (Corps) hunting basis
- Listed on the Tulsa District hunting information page
- 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: The forested hills around the lake provide excellent hunting opportunities.
Hunt these ODWC areas here: Oologah WMA.
Sources: Tulsa District hunting information (summary), ODWC Department-Managed Area Rules, Corps Lakes Gateway. Checked November 3, 2026.
Oologah Lake (Corps) drawn hunts, 2025 results
Controlled hunts on Oologah Lake (Corps) in 2025 covered non-ambulatory deer. Next draw: watch for the spring window (it was Apr 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026 in 2026).
| Category | Listed as | Permits | Hunters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ambulatory deer | Oologah Lake COE | 9 (2) Only 1 Antlered | 9 |
ODWC 2025 controlled hunt results, ODWC controlled hunts; checked November 3, 2026.
Deer zone and elk rules near Oologah Lake (Corps)
| County rule | Rogers County | Nowata County |
|---|---|---|
| Antlerless zone | 3 (60%), 4 (40%) | 3 |
| Elk zone | Northeast | Northeast |
| Bear area | No | No |
| Pronghorn | No season | No season |
| Fall gun turkey | Closed | Open |
| Pheasant | No season | No season |
| Duck dates | Zones 1 and 2 | Zones 1 and 2 |
| Crane, jackrabbit | No season | No season |
| CWD surveillance | Outside | Outside |
| ODWC region | Northeast | Northeast |
| Warden district | No. 1 | No. 1 |
Zone 3 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2) covers Oologah 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 Rogers County run under the Northeast Zone (quota 20). Rogers County: fall gun turkey closed.
ODWC antlerless deer zones, elk zones, bear area, fall turkey counties, CWD rules; checked November 3, 2026.
Oologah Lake (Corps): reported deer
133 deer were reported from Oologah Lake (Corps) in the latest Big Game Harvest Report. The 2025-26 county figure for Rogers County is 2,928 deer, 1,564 antlered, 6th of 77. 1,101 fell to archery, 246 to muzzleloaders and 1,581 to guns.
| Year | Name | Archery | Primitive | Rifle/shotgun | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oologah Lake Coe | 48 | 14 | 71 | 133 |
| 2025 | Oologah Lake USACE | 57 | 14 | 62 | 133 |
ODWC 2025-26 Big Game Harvest Report and earlier ODWC harvest reports (harvest.json); checked November 3, 2026.
Oologah Lake (Corps) and the closest public tracts
Oologah WMA is the nearest other public area, 8.2 mi north. For walk-in private land, try Osage OLAP tract H002, 31 mi.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | County | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oologah WMA | WMA | 14,086 | Nowata, Rogers | 8.2 mi | north |
| Candy Creek WMA | WMA | 605 | Osage | 24 mi | west |
| Copan Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Washington | 33 mi | northwest |
| Copan WMA | WMA | 7,532 | Washington | 34 mi | northwest |
| Skiatook Lake (Corps) | Corps lake | – | Osage | 35 mi | west |
| Spavinaw GMA | GMA | 11,986 | Delaware, Mayes | 36 mi | east |
Points: USACE Reservoirs layer (lake surface in Oklahoma) (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Oologah Lake (Corps) hunting calendar
For Oologah Lake (Corps) the list holds 56 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 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 | 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.
Oologah Lake (Corps): nearest towns, offices and shops
Nowata, 11 mi off, is the closest town with a page here. Owasso (42,821 residents) has the most services, 22 mi away. Small places on the way: Talala (6.0 mi, 266 people) and Watova (6.2 mi). Game warden district for Rogers County: District 1, (918) 331-5078.
| Town | County | 2024 population | Away | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata | Nowata | 3,592 | 11 mi | north |
| Claremore | Rogers | 20,602 | 16 mi | south |
| Delaware | Nowata | 274 | 16 mi | north |
| Owasso | Tulsa | 42,821 | 22 mi | southwest |
| Pryor Creek | Mayes | 9,700 | 23 mi | southeast |
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.
First and last shooting light, Oologah Lake (Corps)
Big game legal light around Oologah 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 | 7:16 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 | 7:37 a.m. | 6:36 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 7:06 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. | 7:37 a.m. to 6:36 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Gun deer opens | 7:05 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Gun deer closes | 7:20 a.m. | 5:08 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 5:38 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 5:08 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:08 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:30 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Archery closes | 7:33 a.m. | 5:29 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. | 7:33 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring turkey | 6:49 a.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 8:26 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 7:56 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:56 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.
Listings close to Oologah Lake (Corps of Engineers)
This ground or a spot within about 10 miles holds 1 upcoming listing (ODWC controlled hunt). Checked November 3, 2026. 1 of them is an ODWC controlled hunt, open only to hunters drawn in the spring.
Next on the list
| Dates | Event | How far | Where | Button | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15, 2026 | Oologah Lake COE motor vehicle deer controlled hunt | On site | Event details | Source |
Oologah Lake (Corps) photo row
ODWC bench and private ranges before Oologah Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Copan WMA Shooting Range (public, license needed) is 35 miles from Oologah 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.
Oologah Lake (Corps) questions and answers
Which antlerless deer zone takes in Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Zone 3 (Muzzleloader 2, gun 2); the season total stays six deer, no more than two antlered.
Besides a license, what does Oologah Lake (Corps) require?
Hunting license; rules match the Department area at the lake.
What game does Oologah Lake (Corps) list?
Not listed by lake. Generally all legal species may be hunted in season on Corps hunting areas.
Can a feeder go up on Oologah Lake (Corps)?
No; Corps lands are no-bait ground under the Department rules.
How far is the next public hunting area from Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Oologah WMA sits 8.2 mi away.
Is there a phone number for Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Land manager on record: US Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Try the ODWC office in Oklahoma City.
Which hours are legal for deer on Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Deer and other big game: half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; on November 21, 2026 that works out to 6:35 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. for Rogers County.
What hunter orange do I wear on Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Yes: 400 square inches above the waist and on the head for firearm big game; waterfowl, dove and crane hunters are exempt.
Does Oologah 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 Oologah Lake (Corps)?
133 deer were checked from it in 2025-26.
What are the archery and gun deer dates at Oologah Lake (Corps)?
Gun deer is Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026, archery Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027.
Are there elk near Oologah Lake (Corps) I can hunt?
Not in the open seasons. Public elk hunts are drawn; Northeast Zone is a private-land zone.
Oologah Lake (Corps) trip checklist
Area rules, closures and controlled hunt dates on Oologah Lake (Corps) can change; posted signs and the ODWC page have the last word.
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: dbarronoss (CC BY-SA 2.0); David Hepworth (CC BY 2.0); Shiva Shenoy (CC BY 4.0).