Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Division 01 - Legal Division
Rule 002.01.24-156 - C1.01 Deer Season And Limit Restrictions On WMAs

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 002.01.24-156
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

ALUM FORK 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 (Codes 11.02, 21.02).

BALD KNOB NWR

Archery: Season opens in accordance with season dates set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Alternative Firearms (all units): Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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 alternative firearms (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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 weekend in October 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks, and 1 antlerless

BEAVER LAKE WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 2 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 2 antlerless

BELL SLOUGH WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only) through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.

Modern Gun (special youth permit hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in January 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 alternative firearms permit hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck and 1 doe

* Limit during the modern gun special youth permit hunt and modern gun 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.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.

Modern Gun (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. (Addenda C1.13, C1.14).

* 2 legal bucks with archery

* 3 does with archery

* 1 legal buck or 1 doe with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 antlered bucks (Code 11.02, Addendum C1.13).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 antlerless with archery, alternative firearms, and modern gun combined

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 5 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 5 antlerless

BIG CREEK WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.

Modern Gun (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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 bucks (Code 11.02).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery or modern gun

* 3 antlerless deer with archery

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 antlerless deer

BIG TIMBER WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 5 does with archery, alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 5 does with archery

* 4 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04). Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Codes 11.02, 21.02).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks, and 1 antlerless

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.

BRUSHY CREEK WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

BUCK ISLAND WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 does with archery, alternative firearms, 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 2 antlerless with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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 alternative firearms (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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 3 days.

Modern Gun (youth permit): First Saturday in November for 2 days.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in January for 2 days.

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 alternative firearm and modern gun permit

* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

CAMP ROBINSON WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Saturday and Sunday prior to Thanksgiving 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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms during alternative firearms season

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

CASEY JONES WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 5 does with archery, alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, and modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 anlterless with archery

* 1 antlereless with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms

* 5 does with archery and alternative firearms combined

CUT-OFF CREEK WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms

* 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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).

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (both units).

Alternative Firearms: Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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 alternative firearms permit (both units)

* 1 buck with alternative firearms (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: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in October and February 16 until last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04).

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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04).

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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 does with archery, alternative firearms 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

DEPARTEE CREEK WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms (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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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 EYEBROW NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: Closed

Modern Gun: Closed

Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery

* 4 antlerless with archery

DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 2 doe with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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.

Alternative Firearms (permit): Third Saturday in October for 9 days.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days.

Modern Gun (permit): 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 alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Second Saturday in October for 5 days.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 5 days.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): 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 alternative firearms permit

* 1 legal buck and 2 does with modern gun permit

ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.

ETHEL WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): 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.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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, alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Sunday following the second Saturday statewide modern gun season opening day.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Second 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 alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 restrictions) and 2 does

FRIERSON WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 2 antlerless with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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

GOAT'S BEARD BLUFF NATURAL AREA

Archery: 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

* 2 does with archery

GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (mobility impaired permit hunt): As set by the Corps of Engineers.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days and the first Saturday in January for 2 days.

Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery

* 4 antlerless deer with archery

* Limit during the alternative firearms mobility-impaired permit hunt is 4 deer, 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 does

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer: 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 4 antlerless deer

GUM FLATS WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04), 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 alternative firearms

* 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.

Modern Gun (youth permit): First Saturday in November for 2 days.

Modern Gun (youth): 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 1 antlered buck (Codes 21.02, 21.03, and Addendum C1.13).

* 1 antlered buck with archery

* 3 antlerless deer with archery

* 1 antlered buck and 1 doe with alternative firearms permit

* 1 antlered buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit

* Limit during the modern gun youth permit is 3 deer: 2 bucks (no antler restrictions) and 1 antlerless deer

HARRIS BRAKE WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in November for 2 days.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms (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 (no antler 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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Closed.

Modern Gun (youth 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms permit

* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

HOPE UPLAND WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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

HOT SPRINGS STATE FOREST WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: Closed.

Modern Gun Special Youth Permit Hunt: First Saturday in November for two days. (Addendum C1.13).

Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal Limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.

* 2 legal buck with archery

* 2 does with archery

* Limit during Modern Gun Special Youth Permit Hunt (2 deer, 1 buck, no antler restrictions and 1 doe)

HOWARD COUNTY WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms

* 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, 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.

Alternative Firearms: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth): First Saturday in October for 2 days.

Modern Gun (permit): Second Thursday 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 4 does with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless deer with archery

* 1 antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 antlerless deer

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 does with archery

* 4 does with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and December 29-31 annually.

Alternative Firearms (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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04).

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 alternative firearms

* 1 legal buck and 1 doe with modern gun

* Limit during the alternative firearms 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

LAKE OVERCUP WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 1 antlerless

LITTLE BAYOU WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 2 deer, 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

LITTLE RIVER WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 4 deer, 2 antlered bucks and 2 antlerless

LONGVIEW SALINE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: Closed.

Modern Gun (Disabled Veterans 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: 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

* 2 does with archery

MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in January for 2 days.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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 WATTENSAW WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms

* 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 in compliance with Code 08.04) 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless during alternative firearms 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

MUDDY CREEK WMA

Archery: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless during alternative firearms 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 antlerless

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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04).

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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 2 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms during the alternative firearms 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

NORFORK LAKE WMA

Archery: All units: fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative firearms: Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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 alternative firearms

OZAN WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 does with archery

* 4 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04).

Seasonal limit of 4 deer; no more than 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) (Code 11.02).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt 3 deer, 2 bucks and 1 antlerless

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 does with archery, alternative firearms, 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.

Alternative Firearms: Season opens in accordance with season dates and weapon restrictions 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 3 deer; no more than 1 buck (no antler restrictions). The first deer harvested can be a buck or doe (Codes 20.07, 21.02, 21.03, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).

* 1 buck with archery

* 3 does with archery

* 1 buck or up to 2 does with alternative firearms

* 1 buck and 1 doe with modern gun permit

* Limit during the mobility-impaired permit hunt is 3 deer with no more than 1 buck or up to 3 does

* Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is 3 deer with no more than 1 buck or up to 3 does

PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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 (Deer dogs allowed in compliance with Code 08.04) 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 alternative firearms

* 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

* Nonresidents are limited to a bag limit of 1 deer during the last nine days of the modern gun season (Addendum A1.01)

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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 antlered bucks.

* 2 antlered bucks with archery

* 3 antlerless with archery

* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is 3 deer; 2 antlered bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to 3 antlerless

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.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 5 does with archery, alternative firearms, 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only). Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 antlered bucks (Codes 20.02, 21.02, and Addenda C1.13, C1.14).

* 2 antlered bucks with archery

* 3 anterless does with archery

* Limit 2 (1 antlered buck/1 antlerless doe) with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.

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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Firearms: Closed.

Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Third Saturday in October for 5 days.

Modern Gun (youth permit): First weekend Saturday/Sunday in November for 2 days.

Seasonal limit of 3 deer; no more than 2 legal bucks.

Modern Gun (youth): First Saturday in January for 2 days.

* 2 legal bucks with archery

* 3 does with archery

* Limit during the alternative firearms permit hunt, modern gun special youth hunt, and modern gun youth hunt is 2 deer; 1 buck (no antler restrictions) and 1 doe

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAINS-MIDLAND PEAK 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 antlerless with archery

SULPHUR RIVER WMA

Archery: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Archery Henry Moore WRA: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of October.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 4 does with archery

* 2 does with alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms during the alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms permit

* Limit during the alternative firearms 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

Fourth Saturday in September through the last day of February.

Alternative Firearms (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 alternative firearms permit

* Limit during the 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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.

Alternative Firearms: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunts): First Saturday in January for 2 days.

Disabled Veteran (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.

Alternative Firearms: Closed.

Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Third 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: First Saturday in September for three days (antlered bucks only).

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.

Alternative Firearms: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.

Modern Gun (mobility impaired 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: 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, alternative firearms, or modern gun

* 3 antlerless with archery

* 1 antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun

* Limit during the modern gun mobility-impaired permit hunt 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.

Alternative Firearms: 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, alternative firearms, and modern gun

* 3 does with archery

* 1 doe with alternative firearms 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

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