Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Division 01 - Legal Division
Rule 002.01.21-002 - C1.01 Deer Seasons and Limits on WMAs
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader (all units): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt; all units): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (permit hunt; all units):. Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions)
(Codes 11.02, 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14)
* 2 bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader (all units)
* 1 buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit hunt
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 1 deer (buck or doe)
BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturdayin November for 2 days and first Saturdayin January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually. Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 2 does
BAYOU METO WMA (SEE GEORGE H. DUNKLIN JR. BAYOU METO WMA)
BEARCAT HOLLOW WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and the second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (Mobility Impaired permit hunt): First full weekened in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually. Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks(no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 2 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks, and 2 antlerless
BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Archery: (Devil's Eyebrow Unit, archery only): Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturdayin November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks; with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 2 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 2 antlerless
BELL SLOUGH WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader (Permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun: closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days. Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 does
BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 daysand December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 bucks (Code 11.02, Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
BIG CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 30 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks(Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader and modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
BIG LAKE NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 20.07, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
BIG LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
BIG TIMBER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal buck (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
BLEVINS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 5 does with archery
* 4 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 3 does
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks, and 1 antlerless
BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.
BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 9 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with modern gun o Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
BUCK ISLAND WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 46 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 2 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks, and 2 antlerless
CACHE RIVER NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions)
(Codes 11.02, 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader (each hunt)
* 1 buck and 1 doe or 2 does with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer (1 buck/1 doe or 2 does)
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 3 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Saturday and Sunday prior to Thaksgiving Day.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunts): Thanksgiving Day for 2 days and Saturday after Thanksgiving Day for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
CANEY CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
CASEY JONES WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does.
CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and up to 3 does
CEDAR CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
CEDAR MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
CHEROKEE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 anlterless with archery
* 1 antlereless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer (1 buck, no antler restrictions/1 antlerless)
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 2 antlerless with archery
COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery or muzzleloader
* 5 does with archery and muzzleloader combined
CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03 and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer (2 bucks, no antler restrictions/1 doe)
DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER NWR
Archery: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (north unit). Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (south unit).
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (both units).
Muzzleloader: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (north unit).
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (both units).
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (both units).
Modern Gun: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (north unit).
Cook's Lake Area (youth permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Cook's Lake Area (mobility-impaired permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Season limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery (both units)
* 3 does with archery (both units)
* 1 buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit (both units)
* 1 buck with muzzleloader (no does allowed) (north unit only)
* 1 buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit (both units)
* 1 buck with modern gun (no does allowed) (north unit only)
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 1 deer, buck or doe (both units).
* Limit during the Cook's Lake Area modern gun permit youth hunt is 2 deer (1 buck/1 doe)
* Limit during the Cook's Lake modern gun mobility-impaired permit hunt is 2 deer (1 buck/1 doe)
* Cook's Lake area: Deer harvested during the modern gun youth permit hunt and mobility-impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count in the hunter's statewide seasonal limit
DARDANELLE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Johnson County WRA: Third Saturday in September through the last day in October and third Saturday in February until last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Johnson County WRA only: As set by the Corps of Engineers.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the muzzleloader mobility-impaired hunt is 2 deer, 2 antlered bucks or 2 antlerless on the Johnson County WRA
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 20.02, 21.02, and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is 2 deer (1 buck, no antler restrictions/1 doe)
DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt):.As set by the Corps of Engineers.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Codes 11.02, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is four, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 does
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 does
DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader or modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 2 does
DEQUEEN LAKE WMA
Archery (all open units): Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (firearms units only): Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (firearms units only; special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (firearms units only): Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Codes 11.02, 20.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 2 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
DR. LESTER SITZES III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Red Slough WRA: Fourth Saturday in September through last day of October and third Saturday in
February through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Third Saturday in October for 9 days and first Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 9 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 21.02, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with modern gun permit
* Limit during modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Second Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 5 days.
Modern Gun Youth: First Saturday in January for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 legal buck. Hunters must harvest and check a doe prior to harvesting a legal buck. A youth is not required to harvest a doe before harvesting a buck during any hunt. (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with modern gun permit
ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
ETHEL WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks ( no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
FELSENTHAL NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (no antler restrictions). A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season (a youth is not required to harvest a doe before harvesting a buck during the youth deer hunts). (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 legal buck or up to 2 does with archery, muzzleloader permit, or modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck or up to 2 does (no antler restrictions)
FORT CHAFFEE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Second Sunday following the statewide modern gun season opening day.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Saturday following the statewide modern gun season opening day.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions). (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck or antlerless with muzzleloader permit
* 1 antlered buck or antlerless with modern gun permit
FOUSHEE CAVE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks.
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA DEER RESEARCH AREA East Unit
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Second Saturday of January for 3 days.
Modern Gun (mobility-impaired permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 3 days.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Fourth Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): First Saturday in December for 3 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks and 2 does. A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season. A youth is not required to harvest a doe before harvesting a buck during any hunt. (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.13).
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 2 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun mobility-impaired permit hunt is 3 deer, 1 buck and 2 does
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is 3 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 2 does. Youth are allowed to harvest a buck without first harvesting and checking a doe.
West Unit
Archery: Closed.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (disabled veteran permit hunt): Fourth Saturday in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunts): Third Saturday in November for 2 days, fourth Saturday in November for 2 days,
first Saturday in December for 2 days and second Saturday in December for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 buck (no antler restrictions) (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 antlerless deer with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit and disabled veteran permit hunt is 3 deer, 1 buck (no antler resrictions) and 2 does
FRIERSON WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 2 days, third Saturday in November for 2 days, and December 26-28 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02 and 20.02).
* 3 legal bucks with archery or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
GALLA CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions)(Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 antlered buck (no antler restrictions).
* 1 antlered buck with archery
* 2 antlerless with archery
GENE RUSH WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 2 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 2 antlerless
GEORGE H. DUNKLIN JR. BAYOU METO WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 1 buck (no antler restrictions), 2 does
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): As set by the Corps of Engineers.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* Limit during the muzzleloader mobility-impaired permit hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 does
GUM FLATS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 12 days (no dogs), fourth Saturday in November for 12 days (dogs allowed), and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
H.E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 2 antlerless with archery
HALL CREEK BARRENS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 5 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): First Saturday in December for 5 days. Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 legal buck.
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 2 does with archery
HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days. Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth permit is 3 deer; 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA
Archery: Season opens in accordance with dates set by Hobbs State Park.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with dates set by Hobbs State Park.
Modern Gun (youth hunt):. Season opens in accordance with dates set by Hobbs State Park.
Modern Gun (mobility-impaired permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with dates set by Hobbs State Park.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with dates set by Hobbs State Park.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 1 antlered buck, tier restrictions) (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 antlered buck with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck or 1 antlerless with muzzleloader permit
* 1 antlered buck or 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt and the modern gun mobility-impaired permit hunt is 2 deer, 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless
HOLLA BEND NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (no antler restrictions)
(Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is 1 deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe
HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Third Saturday in October for 3 days and fourth Friday in November for 3 days.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 2 does with archery
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
HOPE UPLAND WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) or up to 2 does
HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 12 days and fourth Saturday in November for 12 days.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 1 deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.03).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks or 1 antlerless
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 legal buck.
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 2 does with archery
J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Wednesday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck or 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless
JACK MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually. Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks(Codes 11.02, 20.07, 21.03).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 4 does with muzzleloader or modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 does
JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and First Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks(Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 antlerless
JIM KRESS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
JONES POINT WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
KINGSLAND PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery
* 4 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 3 does
LAKE GREESON WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): Thursday and Friday prior to the first Saturday in November.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 12 days (no dogs) and fourth Saturday in November for 12 days (dogs allowed).
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the muzzleloader mobility-impaired permit is 2 deer, 1 legal buck and 1 doe
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
LAKE OVERCUP WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
LEE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 30 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 2 does
LEE CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions). (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless during muzzleloader season; or 1 antlerless first 2 days of modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks(Codes 21.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
LITTLE RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 5 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually. Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 2 antlerless
LONG VIEW SALINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (Disabled Veterans Permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for two days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
MAUMELLE RIVER WMA
Archery (permit hunts): Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (Code 21.02).
* 1 legal buck with archery permit
* 2 does with archery permit
MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in January for 2 days.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 5 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): First Saturday in December for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 antlered buck (no antler restrictions)(Codes 21.02 and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 antlered buck with archery
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with muzzleloader permit
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless
MIKE FREEZE WATTEN SAW WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days. Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern special gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in
January for 2 days.
Modern Gun : Second Saturday in November for 5 days, Friday after Thanksgiving for 5 days, second Saturday in December for 5 days, and December 26-30 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 1 legal buck. Hunters must harvest and check a doe prior to harvesting a legal buck (a youth is not required to harvest a doe before harvesting a buck during any hunt). (Codes 11.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 1 legal buck with archery
* 5 does with archery
* 1 legal buck or up to 5 does with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck or up to 5 does with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
MOUNT MAGAZINE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days (dogs allowed second Thursday following the second Saturday for 11 days) and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season or 1 antlerless first 2 days of modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
MUDDY CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks. (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season or 1 antlerless first 2 days of modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (Disabled Military/Mobility-Impaired): As set by the Corps of Engineers.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02 and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 2 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader during the muzzleloader season only
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
* During military/mobility impaired hunt hunters may take 2 deer, 1 buck and 1 antlerless
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Archery: All units: fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader:Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou, and Fulton County units: third Saturday in October for 9 days. Chapin Point and Indian Head units closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County units: first Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days. Chapin Point and Indian Head units closed.
Modern Gun: Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou, and Fulton County units: second Saturday in November for 9 days. Chapin Point and Indian Head units closed. Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
OVERFLOW NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 6 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 6 does with archery
* 1 buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
OZAN WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery
* 4 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 3 does
OZARK LAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt 3 deer, 2 bucks and 1 antlerless
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season, or during modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks and 1 antlerless
PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
PINEY CREEKS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season or during modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
POND CREEK NWR
Archery: Archery opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (mobility-impaired permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions). The first deer harvested can be a buck or doe. A doe must be harvested and checked at the refuge check station before a second buck may be harvested with any weapon (this does not apply to the modern gun youth hunt and mobility-impaired permit hunt) (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 buck or up to 2 does with muzzleloader
* 1 buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the mobility-impaired permit hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks or up to 4 does
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks or up to 4 does
PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks(Codes 20.11, 21.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
PROVO WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 12 days (no dogs), fourth Saturday in November for 12 days (dogs allowed) and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 20.07).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
RAINEY WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks and 1 antlerless
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 buck and 1 doe
RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA
Archery (permit hunt): First Saturday in October through the last Sunday of November for 51 days.
Modern Gun (special permit youth hunt): First Saturday in December for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 legal buck. A doe must be harvested before a buck may be harvested. Does harvested on this area are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal limit. A youth is not required to harvest doe before harvesting buck during any hunt. (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 1 legal buck with archery permit
* 2 does with archery permit
* Youth limit: 1 doe, 1 buck
* Youth do not have to harvest doe before buck on any hunt
RING SLOUGH WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 1 doe with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
RIVER BEND WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer; 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 3 does
ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Third Saturday in October for 5 days and fourth Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 2 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (Code 11.02).
* 1 legal buck with archery or modern gun
* 2 does with archery
* 1 doe with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
SCOTT HENDERSON GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 antlered buck (no antler restrictions) (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14)..
* 1 antlered buck with archery
* 3 antlerless archery
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with muzzleloader permit
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless
SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 37 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks(Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 5 does with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit 2 (1 buck/1 doe) with muzzleloader permit
* Limit 2 (1 buck/1 doe) with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 buck and 1 doe
SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt):. First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 20.02, 21.02, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit 2 (1 buck/1 doe) with muzzleloader permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer (1 buck/1 doe) (no antler restrictions)
SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 3 antlerless with archery
SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
SPRING BANK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 30 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (youth special hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 5 days (Code 20.02).
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
STONE PRAIRIE WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit): First weekend Saturday/Sunday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Archery Henry Moore WRA: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of October.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in
January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 30 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Code 11.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 4 does with archery
* 2 does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 2 does
SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery
* 4 antlerless with archery
SYLAMORE WMA
North Unit
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 9 days and Friday after Thanksgiving for 3 days.
South Unit
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday of October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 1 legal buck (both units) (Code 11.02).
* 1 legal buck with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader during the muzzleloader season or during modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
* 1 legal buck and 2 does with muzzleloader permit
* Limit during the muzzleloader mobility-impaired permit hunt is 3 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 2 does. Does taken during the special mobility-impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count toward the seasonal limit. (Contact Corps of Engineers at 870-548-2291 for specific mobility-impaired criteria; application period July 5 - Sept. 5).
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer; 2 buck (no antler restrictions) and up to 5 does
U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt):Third Saturday in October for 5 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunts): Second Saturday in November for 5 days and fourth Friday in November for 5 days.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 buck and 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* 1 buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
VILLAGE CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader:Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 2 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck and 1 antlerless
W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02 and Addenda C1.13).
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 buck or 1 doe with muzzleloader permit
* Limit during t he modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 1 doe
WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).
* 2 bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* 1 buck or 1 doe with modern gun permit
WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in January for 2 days.
Disabled Veteran (permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 2 days.
Seasonal limit of 5 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 5 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt and disabled veteran hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 does
WEDINGTON WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): First Saturday and Sunday in October.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second Saturday and Sunday in November.
Seasonal limit of 2 deer; no more than 1 antlered buck (no antler restrictions) (Codes 20.02, 21.02, and Addendum C1.13).
* 1 antlered buck with archery
* 2 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlered buck and 1 antlerless with modern gun permit
* Limit during the mobility-impaired permit hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck and 1 antlerless
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck and 1 antlerless
WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 4 does with archery
WHITEHALL WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.
* 2 legal bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer; 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and up to 3 does
WHITE ROCK WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): First Saturday in October for 2 days.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days.
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually.
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02 and Addendum C1.13).
* 2 antlered bucks with archery, muzzleloader, or modern gun
* 3 antlerless with archery
* 1 antlerless with muzzleloader during muzzleloader season only or 1 antlerless first 2 days of modern gun season
* Limit during the modern gun mobility-impaired permit is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless.
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless
WINONA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days and first Saturday in January for 2 days
Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 23 days and December 26-28 annually Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks (Codes 11.02, 21.02).
* 2 legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun
* 3 does with archery
* 1 doe with muzzleloader or modern gun
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe
WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks
* 2 bucks with archery
* 3 does with archery
Abbreviated Code Changes:
1. Recommended Change: In the regulation package approved in May 2020, Foushee Cave, Little River and Nimrod Lloyd Millwood WMAs were left out of the regulation to move turkey season to the third Monday in April.
Justification: This is a simple clarification to align the spring turkey seasons at Foushee Cave, Little River, and Nimrod Lloyd Wliilwood WMAs with other WMAs as approved at the May 2020 Commission Meeting. Code: C1.04
2. Recommended Change: Provide clarifying language to the code of regulations for the Camp Robinson WMA turkey season structure,
Justification: This is a simple clarification of the approved code for turkey season at Camp Robinson WMA to make it consistent with the rest of the wording on the WMA. Code: C1.04
3. Recommended Change: Extend the antlerless deer season with modern gun on Ozark National Forest WMA
Justification: This liberalization of the antlerless season on this WMA was overlooked during the regulation approval in May 2020, Proposing that one antlerless deer may be taken either in muzzleloader season or during the entire modern gun instead of just the first two days. code C1.01
