| Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)
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Kayaking in the Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge at sunrise |
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| Location | Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nearest city | Okmulgee, Oklahoma |
| Area | 9,000 acres (36 km2) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States system of National Wildlife Refuges. It is located in Eastern Oklahoma, near the city of Okmulgee and the Deep Fork River where the refuge gets its name.
The refuge was established in 1993 and contains over 9,000 acres (36 km²) of protected land. The refuge is subject to annual flooding which provides excellent habitat for waterfowl and other animals.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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