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I thought it would be nice to get a predator hunt together somewhere in the state. This would need to be a large public or private area that could hold a few hunters in differant areas. This might not be able to ever work out but at least it sounds good .
 
I would be interested in an Okla predator hunt. I can help with land if everyone is interested. I have a good knowledge of a large block of public land in the SE portion of the state. Easy access with good roads and low calling pressure. I have had good luck with Bobcats and Coyotes as well as a few Grey Fox in the past on this area.
 
bigmo, are you talking about around Honobia WMA. Cloudy OK? if not were are you talking about i might be able to do this also and get my brother in it too!!
 
Just south of Tahlaqua Ok. in Cherokee Co. there is a large tract of public land. Cherokee WMA
The public land and the refuge are open to the public after the close of gun season. It is full of predators, and is mostly all hard woods and hills and hollows.
 
so would this be shotgun area? or can a 22-250 get in on the action? wait a min. is a 22-250 leagal for coyote's in OKlahoma? how much is a weekend permit over there for a out of stater?????????
 
I am talking about the area around Cloudy and to the east to Pine Creek Lake. This area is full of clear cuts and brush choked river bottoms. Cats tend to love it and shots are measured in 10 yard increments not 100. All that is needed for this area is a land access permit that I think is $25.
The area around Tahlequah works for me also. I have not been on it in several years but it always looked good. In that area you also have the Fort Gibson WMA and a lot of access along the Arkansaw River.
 
Hey ya'll... First of all, let me say that this is a good idea... I would like to add that having the hunt on the Honobia (pronounced Ho-nubby for all tourists sake)Creek and Three Rivers WMA's would be an excellent place... Remember, the land access fees (LAF's) are $16 for residents and $25 for non-residents... This fee is in addition to the appropriate hunting license(s)... I hold a lifetime hunting/fishing license in Oklahoma and I still have to buy an LAF... THIS IS STRONGLY ENFORCED!!! I know this first hand because one of my best freinds is a game warden assigned to Southern LeFlore and Northern McCurtain Counties...

A person is required to have their LAF in possession any time they are on the area... Even if they are birdwatching... Remember: always consult the hunting regulations... The ODWC posts them online... I will see the game warden tomorrow and I will bring this up to him...

If we planned a predator/varmint hunt, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Conservation would like to know about it (if it was on public land). Chances are, once the ODWC figures out we are going to thin out the varmint population, they might give us some encouragement... Its my understanding that the varmints, mainly ferrel hogs, are getting out of hand in that part of the world...

Also, when I was a deputy in LeFlore County, I used to patrol all the bottom land along the Poteau, and Arkansas Rivers... Most of the farmers would be more than happy to have the varmints thinned out on their place... I'm aquainted with some of the farmers and I might be able to get permission to hunt some of the land... I know several of the farmers that had to call the state trapper to help get rid of the geese getting in their crops...

As far as this year is concerned, we might be a little late for the private land, but the public land would not be that big of a problem... Besides, I would like to see some of the boys from "out West" come and hunt Honobia Creek with all these trees sticking up... I hope I don't offend anyone, but visibility in the forest is not near as easy as visibility on the plains...

Oh, don't forget about the Ouachita National Forest... The area around Holson Valley and Beech Creek have some good places...

Ya'll set me know what you think...
 
Isnt it about 700,000 acres between the 2 Three Rivers And Honobia, we went camping this past October there parked are trucks a couple miles east of cloudy by a good sized creek bridge, and bought a Topo map so we wouldnt get lost.. We saw one bobcat while riding 4-wheelers there also.... can you hunt there with a centerfire rifle????????
 
All the areas mentioned sound good to me I myself do alot of hunting in the holsome vally area and three rivers cherokee wma is also a good choice what we need now is a date is this a two day hunt or a one day hunt. if a two day hunt will we eat camp food or go out? lets get these questions out of the way and we can bring it all together. would any one like to have the task of putting this together?
 
Is this to be a contest of sorts or just a get together. Wouldn't make me any difference just wondering. Honobia works for me if I can go, I got a buddy that lives in Antlers.
 
Here is a pic of the Honobia area dont know how well you can see it.
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I guess its a little late now but there was a competition held out west this weekend in Woodward. I think it paid good as well I had heard that there would be something like 5k paid out don't hold me to it though. A buddy's buddy told me about it said he would be in it.He was in a competition in new mexico about4 weeks ago. Also the guy thats building me a new rifle said he would be there also. soon as I get some results I'll try to post them. Well I just talked with my friend thats out west he didnt know all the details of the hunt but it was won with 15 coyotes
 
Hey ya'll... If anybody wants to varmint/predator hunt in LeFlore County, just send me an email, and we can work out the details... I know of some spots that haven't had any hunting pressure since the end of modern gun deer season...
 
Cosmic Cowboy
Have you ever heard of coyote flats around Cameron? this guy I work with say's there is alot of coyote's there, and around shady point. Where at in leflore county are you wanting to go?
 
Hey Varmint Slayer... I've heard of Coyote Flats, but I don't know its exact location... Although I have a pretty good idea where it is... The bad news is, that whole area is private land, and the owners are real picky about who does what... I'm aquainted with a few of the owners, and I'm sure if I ask them real nice they might let me hunt coyotes... When I was a LeFlore County Deputy, I drove through that area at night quite a bit, and I always saw coyotes crossing the road... Especially on the old highway 112 between Cameron and the big curve...

Speaking of coyotes crossing the road... There are a few that always cross 271/9/540 between the Pocola stoplight and the top of the hill by Tri-State Speedway... When I was on the way home from work the other night I noticed that one of them didn't make it...

I would love to go hunting down in the mountains somewhere or maybe in the river bottoms... I've got access to some Poteau River bottoms, and Jamesfork Creek bottoms too... I apologize for not getting back to you sooner...
 
Hi, I would also be interested in the gathering you are talking about. I live in Clayton, OK which borders the Honobia Creek WMA, There is also the Pushmataha WMA and the Ouichita Natl. Forest nearby. Lots of land to hunt within 30 mins of clayton. If you like I can put up the numbers of the local motels in the area, and I would be willing to help out in any way i could.
 
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