Nestled in the prairies of southwestern Oklahoma, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is home to thousands of roaming wildlife species and a must-stop destination for roaming travelers.
Wichita Mountains reopening after weather closure
Wichita Mountains reopening after weather closure By Jarred Burk | February 19, 2021 at 10:41 AM CST - Updated February 19 at 4:32 PM
COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. (TNN) - The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is re-opening after closing last weekend due to winter weather.
Refuge officials say they closed out of an abundance of caution due to the impending snow and winter weather which has caused record low temperatures and snowfall over the past week.
“These storms broke numerous records across Oklahoma and Texas logging some of the lowest temperatures on record in the last century,” said Refuge Manager David Farmer. “We appreciate the responsible use of the refuge during this limited closure and are grateful no accidents occurred.”
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge issues Emergency Closure Order The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has issued an Emergency Closure Order to restrict recreational activities in preparation for the upcoming winter weather. (Source: KSWO) By Tiffany Bechtel | February 12, 2021 at 3:25 PM CST - Updated February 12 at 4:17 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has issued an Emergency Closure Order to restrict recreational activities in preparation for the upcoming winter weather.
Starting at sunset on Saturday, February 13, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will prohibit hiking on and off trails and close all access off roadways. Other recreational activities will be closed until they can be safely restored.