New Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge hiking restrictions

First responders rescue injured hiker in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

During the 100 degree weather we experience at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge most of the animals, including the human type, seek out shade. The prairie dogs nap down in their burrows, the otters wallow in the creek, the bison loiter under the oaks and the elk take ease in the cool mud of the lake. The original elk native to the Wichitas was known as Merriam’s Elk, and the last one was killed in 1881. With the possible exception of a bull received from Kansas, all of the elk re-introduced

Good morning from #RushFire. We're just sharing this fella (well, he looks to be a fella) to brighten your day. This was captured by Division Sup Jason French in Division Kilo (southeast side) a couple days ago. There's not been a lot of fire activity in that Division for a good while. Mop up has been the focus. So, firefighters have enjoyed seeing the critters. Mop up is not fun work, but everyone understands that it's critical to success, and they take it very seriously. Rush Fire is currently

About 1,500 acres have burned after large wildfire in SW Oklahoma