Red Slough Wildlife Management Area
The Red Slough Wildlife Management Area is a 5,814 acre wetland project designed to restore hydrology and re-establish bottomland hardwoods. It is cooperatively managed by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Project goals and objectives are to maximize diversity and offer outstanding recreational opportunities. Red Slough is a very popular recreational destination located in southeastern Oklahoma and is a premier birdwatching and waterfowl hunting area.
There is a Forest Order prohibiting certain activities. Read more here.
General Information
A special use permit is required to conduct guided hunts for a fee on any National Forest lands. Permits can be obtained by applying at the district office nearest the area where you plan to conduct guided hunts. No other special permits are required for recreational activities within Red Slough.
The entire Red Slough WMA is closed to motorized vehicles, including cars, trucks, and 4-wheelers. Camping is not allowed anywhere on these areas. Valid State of Oklahoma hunting and fishing licenses and their necessary stamps/tags are required for these activities.
No fees
Getting There
Directions
From Idabel, Oklahoma, travel U.S. Highway 259 south approximately 18 miles to State Highway 87. Turn east
on State Highway 87 and travel approximately 3 miles.
Turn north onto Mudline Road (by the Getty gas station sign….there is no gas station there, just the old sign)
and access the heart of the project area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
