Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.06-012 - 2007 Spring Turkey Season and Code Approvals
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
APPROVED 2007 SPRING TURKEY SEASON AND CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS PROPOSALS
02.04 WILD TURKEY SEASONS (2007-2008). It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take wild turkey other than during the open seasons as specified herein:
Zones lA, 4, 4A, 5A and 9A: April 14-27, 2007.
Zone 17: 006 April 7-29, 2007.
Zones 2,3, 5, 6, 7 and 17: October 23-29, 2006. Zones 1, lA, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10: Closed. EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
04.04 FIREARM AND SHOT RESTRICTIONS FOR TAKING
WILD TURKEY. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take wild turkey with the use of rifles, muzzle-loading rifles, or pistols, shotguns larger than 10 gauge or shot larger than No. 2 common shot (.15 inch in diameter). PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
04.08 SPECIAL YOUTH TURKEY HUNT RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawfiil for anyone other than youths, 15 years of age or younger, to hunt turkeys during the special youth turkey hunt as specified herein.
Zones 1, lA, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10:
April 7-8. 2007.
Zone 17: March 31-April 1, 2007.
Youths who have completed a hunter education course must be accompanied by an adult mentor who is 18 years of age or older. Youths who have not completed a hunter education course must be under the direct supervision of an adult mentor who is 21 years of age or older. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
18.04 HUNTING FROM ROAD PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to shoot across, or to hunt within one hundred (100) feet from the center of any city, county, state, or federal maintained road. It shall also be unlawfiil to hunt from or shoot across the main west levee of the Mississippi/Arkansas Rivers from the Louisiana-Arkansas State Line to the intersection of State Highway 11 north of Grady, Lincoln County, Arkansas. In addition to other evidence introduced in a prima facie case of road hunting e ee there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a person is "hunting" if the person points, aims, shoots, or attempts to shoot a firearm or other killing device in a direction in which game or other wildlife is present or likely to be present (including shooting at a game or wildlife decoy). EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
23.01 TURKEY SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAs.
It shall be unlawfiil to take or attempt to take wild turkey by any method within WMAs other than as specified herein, and in compliance with Code 02.12 (Game Animal Daily Bag Limit and Possession Restrictions): BALD KNOB NWR
Fall (Archery) (Mingo Creek Unit): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007.One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery) (Mingo Creek Unit): April 14-27, 2007.One gobbler or bearded turkey.
Spring (Firearms): Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BAYOU METO WMAFall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BEAVER LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BELL SLOUGH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): See Camp Robinson WMA. (Ref. Code 23.02) BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 12-14, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) BIG CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. BIG LAKE NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed.
BIG LAKE WMA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
BIG TIMBER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02)
BLEVINS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CACHE RIVER NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. In all Hunt Units. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt) in Hunt Units 1 and 3. One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 14-May 4, 2007 in Hunt Unit 1. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-27, 2007 in Hunt Unit 3. One gobbler or bearded turkey. Hunt Unit 2 see Rex Hancock Black Swamp WMA. (Ref. Code 23.02)
CAMP ROBINSON WDA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms) (includes Bell Slough WMA): April 17-19, 2007,
April 24-26, 2007 and May 2-3, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) 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, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CASEY JONES WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02)
CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
CEDAR CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CHEROKEE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02)
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): . April 14-15, 2007; April 21-22, 2007
and April 28-29, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded
turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 9-13, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey each hunt. Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 17-19, April 24-26 and May 1-3, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
Hunting ends at 1:00 p.m. daily for permit hunts. CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. DAGMAR WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
DR. LESTER SITZES, III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April
14-16 and April 21-23, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref.
Code 23.02)
EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. 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
all (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FELSENTHAL NWR Fall: Closed.
Spring (Archery): Other than during permit hunts, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 15-May 4, 2006. Closed during turkey gun quota hunts. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): March 31-April 1, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
Turkeys must be checked at designated check stations: Sport-about, Hermitage Bait Shop, Johnsville Grocery, Vestal's Ice or Teddy Bear Convenience Store. FT. CHAFFEE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FROG BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. GALLA CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GENE RUSH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 14-May 4, 2007.
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16, April 20-22 and April 27-29, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) GUM FLATS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16, April 20-22 and April 27-29, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007(youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
HOBBS SP-CA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
HOLLA BEND NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1-December 10, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 16-May 4, 2007.
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) Turkeys must be
checked at Area Headquarters.
April 14-15, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) Turkeys must be checked at Area Headquarters. HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8,2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16 and April 21-23, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
HOPE UPLAND WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): See Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA (Ref.
Code 23.02).
HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN WDA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
JIM KRESS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02)
JONES POINT WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
LAKE GREESON WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LEE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LITTLE RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MADISON COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MUDDY CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): All units October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): All units April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
All units April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OVERFLOW NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 14-May 4, 2007.
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): Closed. OZAN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OZARK LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. PINEY CREEKS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms: October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
POND CREEK NWR
Fall: Closed.
(Archery): Other than during permit hunt, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 17-May 4, 2007 . Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): March 31-April 1, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. PROVO WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02)
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. RAINEY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms) (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): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms)(Includes Hope Upland WMA): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02).
RING SLOUGH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. RIVER BEND WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex.
turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms):
April 14-16, April 20-22 and April
27-29, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SPRING BANK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring: April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-16 and April 20-22, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02) SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. SYLAMORE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-May 4, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
WAPANOCCA NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
WATTENSAW WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WEDINGTON WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WHITEHALL WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 14-27, 2007. One gobbler or bearded turkey. WHITE RIVER NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1-December 31, 2006 (south unit), October 1, 2006-January 31, 2007 (north unit). One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
WHITE ROCK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 7-8, 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-Mav 4. 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-Januarv 31, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): #06 April 7-8. 2007 (youth hunt).
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 14-Mav 4. 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkey, no more than one jake. WINONA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 23-29, 2006. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): #06 April 7-8. 2007 (youth hunt).
Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May 4. 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2006-February 28, 2007. 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, WD As and NWRs.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take turkey during spring permit hunts on certain WMAs, WD As and NWRs without first obtaining the required permit or fail to follow the instructions on said permits (Ref: Code 19.15 Non-Compliance with Terms Of Permit) as specified herein: