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A Tourist and Visitors Guide for Antlers Oklahoma in Pushmataha County
Antlers, Oklahoma
Deer Capital of the World
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Antlers, known as the Deer Capital of the World, is the county seat of Pushmataha County in SE Oklahoma. Pushmataha
County is one of the largest counties in Oklahoma
with many lakes, streams, and mountains to choose from. Antlers was named after
the numerous deer antlers left by the Indian
hunters around the spring.
Antlers is about 2.5 hours from Dallas, about 3 hours from Oklahoma City and
about 2.5 hours from Tulsa. Antlers has an
exit on the Indian Nation Turnpike. Paris, Texas is 40 miles south and DeQueen,
Arkansas is about 65 miles east of Antlers.
The top draws of this region are the abundant hunting, fishing. camping, and
boating found at any of the local lakes and rivers.
A great place to just get away from it all, to relax and have fun. Southeastern
Oklahoma is often regarded as the most scenic in the state and it
really is a sportsman's paradise.
The Kiamichi River is excellent for bass, catfish, bream, sand bass and crappie.
There are numerous lakes within one hour distance for the fishing and boating
enthusiasts. Fishing guides are available if you need one.
Hunters come from all over to look for deer, wild turkey, wild boar, quail, and squirrel in
Pushmataha County. Oklahoma hunters have on average taken nearly 100,000 deer a
year for the last several deer seasons and the state is looking for ways to
increase this number. Deer season is a huge event in Pushmataha County!
Climate and Temperatures at Antlers, Oklahoma:
Antlers, Oklahoma has an enjoyable climate with four seasons. The summer months
temperatures are usually in the 90's during the day and the nights in the 70's.
The average summer temperature is 79 degrees F.
The winter months highs are in the 40's and lows in the 20's. The average winter
temperature is 42 degrees F. Annual snowfall average is about 4 inches per year.
Local festivals and events include:
Annual Main Street Jam - First Saturday in May. Arts, crafts and flea markets;
musicians jam sessions.
Homecoming - June.
Dates change every year but usually in June.
  
Homecoming is a big deal in Antlers! Sometimes the town triples in size as the
hometown folks welcomes the past
graduation classes, and other tourists. From the luncheons, the bands and street
dances to the parade that contains
floats, marching bands, twirlers, horseback riders, antique cars, covered wagons,
and other unusual vehicles that stretches
through the main streets. The kids love it because they fill up their bags full
of candy as if it were Halloween!
These photos were taken at the 2004 Homecoming. To see some of
the 2007 Oklahoma Centennial photos, click on this link:
Antlers OK Homecoming
2007
9th Annual Classic Car Show was June 14, 2008
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Antlers Deer Festival and Outdoor Show in October
Hunters Welcome Station in November.
Christmas Parade of Lights Downtown, December 6th.
Texans come up to Oklahoma to ride their horses because they can have
access to hundreds of miles of forest trails The
mountains are a great riding experience for flatlanders. They really enjoy the
change of scenery.
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Services Available in the Antlers Area
Holiday Motel - Hugo
HC 69 Box 74, Highway 70
(580)326-6478 - GPS: 34.013484, -95,512093
The #1 Rated Property in Hugo for the last 5 years.
Olivers Inn
1201 E Main St
(580) 298-3387
Located in Antlers at the "Y."
Looking for Vacation Cabins in the area?
Little Cedar Cabin
200 Little Cedar Road, Antlers
580-298-3042
Hannah's Bent Tree Cabins
HC 67 Box 1725, Rattan
580-212-7706
Looking for a Great Ranch Retreat?
Ranch View Retreat - Antlers
Ranch View Retreat is an amazing vacation spot located in Kiamichi Country. On
and off Ranch activities include horseback riding, fishing, hunting,
four-wheeler riding, bird-watching, quilting, or just sitting by the fireplace
with a good
book. Their ranch is a perfect destination for your next family reunion.
Want some good food?
Able's Western Bar B Que
Antlers, OK on Main Street
580-298-2573
You get Ribs and Steak that are delicious and the cost is very reasonable.
The food and atmosphere are great.
Bearcat Burger
Hwy 3 and Hwy 7 West, Antlers
580-298-3515
Local hangout for breakfast and lunch.
BizyOK.Com
Reasonable priced web pages for busy people.
Jeffrey's Studio Of Music -
West of Antlers
A fully equipped sound studio that can produce tapes, sound tracks, instrumental
assistance, and much more. Please contact for your needs.
Need Flowers for a Special Occasion?
Patti's Place, 702 E. Main St, Antlers
580-298-3230
Across the street from Mills Coffey Funeral Home
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Area Authors
Author Bob Childers - Specializing in a series of historic novels
with a setting in Southeastern Oklahoma and Pushmataha County. Some of his
latest or planned books are: "West of Chickasaw
Creek", "I Ain't Pickin' No More Cotton", "Sparrow in the Wind", Ghost of John
Thompson".
Call 580-298-6222 for current pricing and availability
Darrel L. Heath, Pastor, Author, Poet, and a long time resident of
Pushmataha County has a new book out. Call 580-298-3442 to get a copy or you can order it on Amazon by clicking on the link below:
Garland Creek Acres Miniature Horse Farm - Nashoba
They raise and sell Miniature Horses and Donkeys in the beautiful Kiamichi
Mountains. All animals are registered and have great Pedigrees. These animals
are so cute, you may want to take one home!
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Antlers Area Local Links
City of Antlers and County Offices
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Antlers Campgrounds and RV Parks
Antlers Nearby Towns and Communities
Antlers Weather
Antlers Public Schools - Go, Bearcats!
Antlers Churches
Antlers Municipal Airport
Pushmataha Hospital
Eastern Oklahoma State College - Technology Center
OK Department of Wildlife Conservation
Antlers American newspaper
Map of Antlers
Pushmataha County Genealogy Information
Antlers Lions Club
OK DAR-Kiamichi Country Chapter
Mills-Coffey Funeral Home - 580-298-3348
Antlers Fire Training Center
Kiamichi River Current Water Level and Flow
Antlers zip code is 74523; Antlers coordinates are 34°13′52″N,
95°37′15″W
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Things to do in the Antlers area:
Canoeing and kayaking down the Kiamichi River.
Hiking
Fishing in the river and lakes.
Horseback trail riding
Swimming
Float trips and tubing down the Kiamichi River.
Pan for Gold? The GPAA Chapter 21 have found small amounts of gold in the area. Bring
a gold pan with you.
Bird watching - woodpeckers, turkeys, eagles, and many other species
Rock and arrowhead hunting
Bicycle riding on nice road ways and trails
Legend of "Bigfoot" in the area! TV coverage and books have
been written about him!
Other Oklahoma Scenic Places
Ardmore - On the Sunny Side of the Arbuckle
Honobia - In the Kiamichi Mountains
Kingston - Water Sports are King at Kingston!
Kiamichi Country - The Ultimate Sportsman's Paradise in Oklahoma
Lake Texoma Country - Water Sports Playground of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City - Capital of Oklahoma
Tulsa - America's Most Beautiful City
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