Hackberry Flat Wetlands
Now part of the just-launched Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma!
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Return of the Wetlands - Hackberry Flat
To movie goers, this famous phrase inspired a dreamer to create a refuge for the restless ghosts of baseball's golden age. For those who remember the massive flocks of waterfowl that once winged across the skies of southwest Oklahoma's Tillman County, it has inspired visionaries to restore one of the state's most glorious natural treasures.
That
treasure is Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area, a 7,120-acre wildlife
oasis located southeast of Frederick. With the generous help of many
partners, the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation has restored the legendary wetland
to provide refuge for the restless wings of the prairie's waterfowl
and recreation for people craving the outdoors.
Whether you want to enjoy the solitude offered by a fiery sunrise over
shimmering wetlands or have your heart race with the anticipation of
thousands of doves descending on a sunflower field, Hackberry Flat can
satisfy your desires. After one visit, you'll be thankful to be blessed
by such a place.
Visiting Hackberry Flat
With restoration complete, the Department now manages the area to provide opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Individual wetland units will be seasonally flooded, providing both migrating and resident wildlife with prime habitat. Most of the area will be open to public hunting, while some portions will be designated as refuge areas available for birdwatching and educational uses. Already nationally recognized for its outstanding hunting and birdwatching, Hackberry has something to offer both user groups.
For More Information
Hackberry Flat Area Manager 580/335-5262
(Kelvin Schoonover)
Wildlife Department's Southwest Office 580/529-2795
Frederick Chamber of Commerce 580/335-2126
Friends of Hackberry Flat
Contact: Karen Caldwell
office 580/335-2168 or home 580/335-5287
or visit: http://www.frederickokchamber.org/
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