hugochamber@lstarnet.com At this time, you will need a valid State of Oklahoma hunting and fishing license and must follow applicable laws. Choctaw Island includes some of the most ecologically significant and productive habitat in the state. In 1947 the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation purchased Pushmataha WMA along with two other WMA's (Cookson and Spavinaw). It includes 52 areas encompassing over a thousand square miles. Regularly supports significant densities of one or more of the bird species considered by Audubon as vulnerable in Arkansas (explained below): Choctaw Island provides a stopover for migrating birds along the Mississippi flyway, as well as hosts several breeding species of concern, including Least Terns, Prothonotary Warblers, Cerulean Warblers, and Painted Buntings. Choctaw Wildlife Management Area Wayne Gordon - Manager - Ackerman, MS Clarkco State Park (Campground) - Quitman, MS Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge U.S. River Otters: Present, but only in very low numbers. Lake of the Arbuckles Go Fish Fishing Contact Info Mailing Address: 901 W. 1st Street Sulphur , OK 73086 Phone: 580 622-7234 Membership benefits include one year of Audubon magazineand the latest on birds and their habitats. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. Visit your local Audubon center, join a chapter, or help save birds with your state program. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission prepares a few fields each year for the opening weekend of dove season so the public has a place to enjoy this exciting form of wingshooting. The Waterfowl Refuge Portion is located adjacent to the Kiamichi River and consists of 3,820 acres. Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news. In addition, Hunter Safety course completion is also required by the Choctaw Nation Fish, Game and Animals Code and the State of Oklahoma. Overview Plans and pricing Premium Access Assignments. Photo: Howard Arndt/Audubon Photography Awards, Great Egret. Kiamichi Country Tourism Submit your photo to the dock! The Refuge was established in 1964 on lands aquired by the Corp of Engineers in conjunction with the Coffeeville Lock and Dam project.