Pushmataha County
Antlers, Oklahoma “Deer Capital of the World”. An outdoor adventure awaits travelers and guests as they explore the scenic Kiamichi Mountains, tour the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum and explore the Historic Antlers Depot and Museum.
Established in 1903, Antlers Spring began
as a mountain spring, serving as a watering
hole for wildlife and pioneer hunters alike.
Its name was derived from the numerous
deer antlers left behind at the spring by Indian
hunters, trappers and explorers. Abundant
wildlife, native pine and oak forests and
clear mountain springs welcomed “Indian
Territory” frontiersmen and settlers. Antlers
soon became a railhead and a destination for
weary travelers and home for others. Today
“Antlers Spring” is now Antlers but the area
still teems with abundant wildlife, sitting at
the foothill of the scenic Kiamichi Mountains
and welcomes young and old to experience
nature’s beauty in southeast Oklahoma.
Antlers is home to the newly constructed
Wildlife Heritage Center Museum. The
museum is located in a real log cabin facility
and serves as both a visitor’s information
center and interactive wildlife education center.
Static displays
of local wildlife
including Black
bear, Whitetail
deer and Wild
Turkey can
be found in
the museum
along with the
“Our Hunting
Heritage”
display. The
display showcases historic hunting and
fishing photographs and artifacts from the
area. Live Whitetail and Fallow deer exhibits
located next to Wildlife Center provide yearlong
viewing enjoyment. The Wildlife Center
is open Monday – Saturday. Admission is
free. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the
Historic Antlers Depot and Museum located
in Antlers. The first full-weekend in October
hosts the Deer Festival & Outdoor Show in
Antlers. Hunting and fi shing equipment, arts
and crafts and displays of local wildlife can be
found in the fun-filled weekend in October.
Ready for a family adventure? Come and enjoy the fun of fl oating the Kiamichi River, four-wheeling the Kiamichi Mountains or just relaxing in one of the many guest cabins in the area. Adventure awaits in Antlers, Oklahoma!