Grassy Slough Wildlife Management Area 

By: Mike Smith, Biologist at Hugo, Pine Creek, Whitegrass Flats, Red Slough and Grassy Slough WMA’s. Phone: (580) 320-3176. 

Area Description:
Grassy Slough WMA covers 653 acres and is located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The WMA is 7 miles south of Idabel on highway 259. Habitat consists of a 120 acre Moist Soil Unit divided into three compartments. The area is mostly old farm fields with some areas replanted to hardwoods. The variety of trees include six species of oak as well as ash, hickory, pine, river birch, willow, as well as sand plum, holly, sumac, and a great variety of grasses and legumes. Soil types vary from deep sand to sandy loam. The average annual precipitation for the area is 53 inches. 
 

Game Species of Interest: 

            Quail: Bobwhite quail are present but in very low numbers. 

Turkey: Eastern wild turkeys are present in low numbers. 

            Deer: Whitetail deer are present but in low numbers. 

Rabbit: Both cottontails and swamp rabbits are present with cottontails being more common. 

            Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat, beaver, mink, and raccoon are available. 

            Dove: Very limited opportunity. 

Waterfowl: Goose numbers are usually low but ducks may be present in fair numbers at times.  

Nongame Species of Interest:

            Black Bear: Seldom seen but are known to be in the area. No hunting is allowed.   

            River Otters: Present, but only in very low numbers. No hunting or trapping allowed. 

            Bald eagle: Eagles winter at Pine Creek Lake and travel the Little River Basin. 

Description of Fish and Wildlife Management Practices:
Management practices such as burning, plowing, and bush hogging are used to provide quality native plant food resources and to maintain habitat diversity. Grassy Slough WMA has plenty of water sources for all game and non-game species. 

Camping and Facilities:
Camping is allowed at primitive sites in the parking area. Food and lodging is also available in Idabel, Oklahoma.  No rifle range facilities exist at this project. 

Fishing Opportunities:
There is no fishing at Grassy Slough.

FOR A MAP OF THE AREA CLICK HERE.

For additional information and area attractions:
Kiamichi Country Tourism  
1-800-722-8180

Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce
1134 W Martin Luther King Jr, Broken Bow 74728
(580) 584-3393 or (800) 528-7337
chamber@pine-net.com

Idabel Chamber of Commerce
13 North Central, Idabel 74745
(580) 286-3305
www.idabelchamber.com

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
Post Office Box 52002
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2002
(800) 652-6552 or (405) 521-2409
www.travelok.com

PLEASE CONSULT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PUBLIC LANDS RESTRICTIONS IN HUNTING REGULATIONS.