Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.04-001 - Approved 2004 Spring Turkey Season and Code

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 002.00.04-001

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024

Section 23.00 Wild Turkey Regulations on Certain WMAs.

23.01 TURKEY SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAs.

It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more turkey by any method within WMAs, other than as specified herein: BALD KNOB NWR

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1. 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-

sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BAYOU METO WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-

sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-Mav 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. BEAVER LAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-

sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BELL SLOUGH WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-

sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: See Camp Robinson WMA. BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

BERYL ANTHONY/LOWER OUACHITA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: See Felsenthal NWR.

BIG CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

BIG LAKE NWR Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.

BIG LAKE WMA Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.

BIG TIMBER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Open only in area that lies in open fall firearms turkey zone. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

BLEVINS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

BOIS D'ARC WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-7, 2003 and April 11-13, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

BREWER LAKE/CYPRESS CREEK WMA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed.

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CACHE RIVER NWR

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. In Hunt Units:

One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. In Hunt Units 1 and 3: One gobbler or bearded turkey. Hunt Unit 2: see Rex Hancock/Black Swamp WMA.

CAMP ROBINSON WDA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

CAMP ROBINSON WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring (includes Bell Slough WMA): April 1-3, 2003, April 15-17, 2003 and April 21-23, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. All areas south of Declination Road and east of Cato Road, south of the pipeline and west of Cato Road, the impact area and the drop zone are closed.

CANEY CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CASEY JONES WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CATTAIL MARSH WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

CEDAR CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CHEROKEE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

CHESNEY PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.

COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

CUT-OFF CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring (Archery): March 31-April 7, 2003 and April 25-May 11, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey each hunt. Turkeys must be checked at a designated check station.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 8-10, 2003, April 15-17, 2003, April 22-24, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. Hunting ends at 1:00 p.m. daily for permit hunts.

CYPRESS BAYOU WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

DAGMAR WMA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

DAVE DONALDSON/BLACK RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

EARL BUSS/BAYOU DEVIEW WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: Closed. ED GORDON/POINT REMOVE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

Wiley Cox FTA is closed to hunting. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. ETHEL WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

FELSENTHAL NWR Fall: Closed.

Spring (Archery) (includes Beryl Anthony/Lower Ouachita WMA): Other than during permit hunts, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. Spring (includes Beryl Anthony/Lower Ouachita WMA): March 22-23, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 17-19, 2003 and April 24-26, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. Turkeys must be checked at designated check stations: Sport-about, Hermitage Bait Shop, Carroll's Grocery, Vestal's Ice or Teddy Bear Convenience Store.

FT. CHAFFEE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

GALLA CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

GENE RUSH WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

GULF MOUNTAIN WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

GUM FLATS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

H.E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

HAROLD E. ALEXANDER/SPRING RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-7, 2003, April 12-14, 2003, April 19-21, 2003, April 26-28, 2003 and May 3-5, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

HARRIS BRAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

HENRY GRAY/HURRICANE LAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 19-20, 2003 and April 26-27, 2003 (youth hunts). One gobbler or bearded turkey. Turkeys must be checked at Area Headquarters.

HOBBS SMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

HOLLA BEND NWR

Fall (Archery): October 1-November 30, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring (Archery): April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. Turkeys must be checked at Area Headquarters. HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 and April 12-14, 2003 (youth hunts). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 19-21, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

HOPE UPLAND WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

HOWARD COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

HOWARD HENSLEY/SEARCY COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

J. PERRY MIKLES/BLUE MOUNTAIN WDA Fall: Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

JAMESTOWN/INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

JIM KRESS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

JONES POINT WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-7, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

LAKE GREESON WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

LEE COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

LITTLE BAYOU WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

LITTLE RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

LOAFER'S GLORY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

MADISON COUNTY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

MORO CREEK BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

MT. MAGAZINE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

MUDDY CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

NIMROD WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

NORFORK LAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): All units: October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): All units: October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: All units: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. All units April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

OVERFLOW NWR Fall: Closed.

Spring (Archery): April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. Spring: Closed.

OZAN WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

OZARK LAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

PINE BLUFF ARSENAL WMA Fall: Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

PINEY CREEKS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

POISON SPRINGS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

POND CREEK NWR Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.

PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

PROVO WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

RAINEY WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

REX HANCOCK/BLACK SWAMP WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring (includes Cache River NWR Unit 2 lands within an area bounded by Hwy. 64 on North, Hwy. 17 on East, Hwy. 38 on South, and Hwy. 33 on West): March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-7, 2003 and April 18-20, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

RICK EVANS/GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.

RING SLOUGH WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

RIVER BEND WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

ROBERT L. HANKINS/MUD CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SEVEN DEVILS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

SHIREY BAY/RAINEY BRAKE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey.

Spring: April 5-7, 2003, April 12-14, 2003, April 19-21, 2003 and

April 26-28, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

SPRING BANK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

STEVE N. WILSON/RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

SULPHUR RIVER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-7, 2003 and April 11-13, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey.

SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.

SYLAMORE WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004 One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. WAPANOCCA NWR

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed.

WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

WATTENSAW WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WEDINGTON WMA

Fall: Closed.

Spring: Closed. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WHITEHALL WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-18, 2003. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WHITE RIVER NWR

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-December 31, 2004 (south unit),

October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004 (north unit). One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys,

no more than one jake.

W.E. BREWER/SCATTER CREEK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-January 31, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: March 29-30, 2003 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

WHITE ROCK WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

WINONA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1, 2003-February 15, 2004. One either-sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): October 25-31, 2003. One either-sex turkey. Spring: April 5-May 11, 2003. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.

WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA

Fall (Archery): October 1. 2003-Februarv 15, 2004. One either-

sex turkey.

Fall (Firearms): Closed.

Spring: Closed. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.

23.02 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ON CERTAIN WMAs, WDAs and NWRs.

It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take turkey during spring permit hunts on certain WMAs, WDAs and NWRs without first obtaining the required permit or fail to follow the instructions on said permits (Ref: Code 18.23 Non-Compliance with Terms Of Permit) as specified herein:

(A) Quota: BELL SLOUGH WMA, BERYL ANTHONY/LOWER OUACHITA WMA, BOIS D'ARC WMA, CACHE RIVER NWR (Unit 2), CAMP ROBINSON WMA, CUT-OFF CREEK WMA, FELSENTHAL NWR, HAROLD E. ALEXANDER/SPRING RIVER WMA, HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA, REX HANCOCK/BLACK SWAMP WMA, SHIREY BAY/RAINEY BRAKE WMA, SULPHUR RIVER WMA.

(B) Youth: BAYOU METO WMA, BERYL ANTHONY/LOWER OUACHITA WMA CACHE RIVER NWR (Unit 2), CUT-OFF CREEK WMA, FELSENTHAL NWR, GULF MOUNTAIN WMA, HAROLD E. ALEXANDER/SPRING RIVER WMA, HOLLA BEND NWR, HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY-WMA, MADISON COUNTY WMA, MUDDY CREEK WMA, NORFORK LAKE WMA, PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA, REX HANCOCK/BLACK SWAMP WMA, ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA, SULPHUR RIVER WMA, TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA, W.E. BREWER/SCATTER CREEK WMA.

(C) A lease land permit is required for persons 16 years and older to camp, hunt or trap any type of wildlife on BIG TIMBER WMA, CASEY JONES WMA, CHEROKEE WMA, GUM FLATS WMA, JIM KRESS WMA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA, PROVO WMA. A Cherokee WMA Lease Land permit is also required for the operation of motorcycles, bicycles, ATVs and horseback riding from October 1-February 28 and during Spring Turkey seasons in Spring Turkey Zones 2, 6 and 7 on CHEROKEE and JIM KRESS WMAs, except on state or county roads.

PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.

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