Want to learn more about public land hunting while honing your trapping skills?
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with National Wild Turkey Federation to host an openhouse from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Feb. 8, at Cherokee Wildlife Management Area. Space is limited to 75 attendees. Participants will have the option to shoot rifles at the WMA's shooting range, learn about how to hunt Oklahoma's public land, explore Cherokee WMA and attend a trapping workshop.
Bring your family and stay for a weekend.There is free primitive camping in one designated area on Cherokee WMA (WMA Map here) for anyone holding a valid hunting or fishing license, no reservation needed. Additional lodging is found in Tahlequah and Muskogee. The Tahlequah Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (918) 456-3742 and the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (918) 682-2401.