Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
The Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States located in Oklahoma. It is in southern Johnston and northeastern Marshall Counties in the eastern part of the state, near the upper Washita arm of Lake Texoma.
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Johnston, Marshall counties, Oklahoma, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°10′30″N 96°39′00″W |
| Area | 16,464 acres (66.63 km2) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge |
The refuge was established in 1946 and contains 16,464 acres (66.3 km²) of protected land managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Purpose
The purpose of this wildlife refuge is to protect wildlife as well as the land and plants. There is no hunting allowed but you can fish, with the appropriate licenses. It is very important that the refuge stay clean and no trash is blowing around. Please pick up any litter if you see it and please put your trash in the trash cans.
Contact Information
Home Office: (580)-371-2402
Fax: (580)-371-9312
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am–4:00pm, closed on federal holidays.
No entrance fee is required and we have a headquarters on site with maps, brochures, and more history and information over the refuge.
Volunteer Work
If you are ever interested just call up to the office and ask about volunteer work available and when it is needed. We are always needing an extra hand or twos don't be shy.
volunteer work ranges from painting, brush hogging, pulling weeds, and deer spot light counts. You can even come help with kids activities when they are here on field trips.
Address
12000 S Refuge Rd, Tishomingo, OK 73460
Please come visit anytime and please keep it clean and neat!
External links
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