Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.13-003 - 2012-13 Trout Fishing and Turtle Harvest Restrictions Regulations Clarifications; Arkansas Aquatic Nuisance Species Plan; 2013-14 Statewide General Hunting Regulations and Seasons
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024
Proposed 2013-2014 General Hunting Regulations Approval
Committee: Regulations Date: April 17, 2013
Explanation:
Recommended revisions for hunting related regulations and new proposals were presented at the March meeting for Commission review and consideration. The regulations committee voted unanimous to strike the recommendation to change the checking time from 24 to 12 hours from the proposals last month. The amended proposals will be presented at this meeting for Commission approval. These proposals include calendar adjustments, code revisions and code clarifications. Included, with the backup material, is a summary of recommended changes and a color coded copy of affected codes.
Prepared by: David Goad
2013-2014
Hunting Regulations Summary of Proposals
Deer
1. Add all states and Canadian Provinces to the carcass importation restriction list in code 05.26, by adding this language addendum S1.01 can be deleted. The lands between the Mississippi River levees in neighboring states of Tennessee and Mississippi will be excluded.
Code/Addendum: 05.26, S1.01
Justification
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved the carcass importation restriction in October 2005 as an attempt to decrease Arkansas's chances of acquiring CWD via infected carcass importation. Currently, 36 states and five Canadian provinces have a ban or restriction on the importation of hunter harvested cervid parts.
With the spread of CWD, new states are becoming positive on an annual basis. The spread of this disease is directly linked to the transportation of live cervids and cervid carcasses.
In order to increase Arkansas's protection and increase consistency in our regulations, this proposal would place all states and Canadian provinces on the carcass importation restriction list. This would result in hunters following the guidelines on animal parts that can enter Arkansas regardless of origin.
2. Eliminate adult mentors from possessing firearms for their hunting purposes during the special youth modern gun deer hunts.
Code: 11.05
Justification
The AGFC has set aside two weekends exclusively for youth hunters to deer hunt. During these hunts, youths are required to be accompanied by an adult either 18 or 21 years old, depending on the youth's hunter education status.
Wildlife officers have observed the accompanying adult carrying a firearm with the intention of harvesting game or feral hogs. The purpose of the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt is to solely provide opportunity for the youth. This proposal would eliminate the ability of the adult to carry a firearm, with an exception for concealed carry, while hunting with a youth during the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt.
3. Add "Private Land" to the antlerless only modern gun deer hunt.
Addendum: A1.01
Justification
To ensure hunters are aware this hunt applies only to private lands and not public lands.
4. Modify boundaries of deer zones 11 and 13.
Addendum: E1.01
Justification
The current boundary descriptions of deer zones 11 and 13 near Hot Springs has resulted in confusion among some hunters. The confusion results from highway construction and development around Hot Springs that was not in place during the initial development of common boundaries of deer zones 11 and 13. This proposed change would increase clarification and assist with an area west of Hot Springs that is currently experiencing a high deer population and increased human deer conflicts. This small portion of deer zone 11 will be placed in deer zone 13, which has a much more liberal season structure.
5. Modify harvest strategy for deer zone 11 to allow doe harvest the entire muzzleloader and modern gun seasons.
Addendum: A1.01
Justification
Doe harvest in deer zone 11 has gradually been liberalized. In 2003, the total doe harvest was 703 does (1 per 3,236 acres of deer habitat). The female harvest has progressively increased to a high in 2012 of 2,400 does (1 per 948 acres of deer habitat). This proposal would not increase the doe bag limit for deer zone 11, but would allow hunters more opportunity to harvest a doe. The expected result of this proposal is a slight increase in the doe harvest while maintaining a conservative season structure. This proposal would also assist in balancing harvest sex ratios which have been has high as 8:1 (buck:doe), but recently around 2:1 (buck:doe).
The most recent biological data from 168 females shows that 45% percent are 3.5 years old and older. These data suggest that doe harvest can be increased without negatively impacting the deer herd. This proposal is a small step in increasing the doe harvest without modifying the bag limit.
6. Add deer zone 3 to the Private Lands Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt.
Addendum: A1.01
Justification
The deer season structure in deer zone 3 has been gradually liberalized. In 2003, a total of 1,093 does were harvested in deer zone 3 which equates to a harvest of one per 2,087 acres of deer habitat. Recent doe harvest densities have been around one per 300 acres of deer habitat. This harvest density is far more acceptable in terms of deer management. Harvest sex ratios have peaked at 5.9:1 (buck per doe) in 2003 to an average of 1.5:1 (buck per doe) in recent years.
A total of 500 doe biological samples have been collected annually from deer zone 3; of these samples, as many as 57% have been 3.5 years of age and older. This suggests that doe harvest can be increased without negatively impacting the herd. This proposal would conservatively increase doe harvest without modifying the bag limit.
7. Remove the Wildlife Importation permit, VS-127 form, and trailer sealing requirement from the live cervid importation code.
Code: 09.11
Justification
The current requirements for moving live cervids through Arkansas require the owner to obtain a VS-127 form and the container must be sealed while in the state. It has been determined by the USDA that these requirements contradict the national CWD Program and justifies preemption. After discussing this topic with the Commission's Regulations Committee, it was recommended that we remove the permit requirements, VS-127 form, and the sealing of the trailer, but maintain the requirement for prior notification before individuals transport live cervids through Arkansas.
Turkey
No change.
Alligator
No change.
Bear
8. Change archery season opening date in bear zone 2 to October 1 instead of September 15 (including WMAs in zone 2), and re-instate the quota of 150 in bear zone 2.
Addenda: A1.08, C1.02
Justification
The opening date of bear season in zone 2 was moved to September 15 to help increase the bear harvest. The target harvest of 150 bears was never reached and the season was liberalized to "catch up" for years of under harvest. Three of the last five years have had harvests exceeding 200 bears. Nuisance complaints over the past two years have indicated that the population has been effectively reduced. The harvest strategies for the zone need to be moved back to the more conservative strategies of the past which includes moving the opener back to October 1 and re-instating the 150 bear quota. The 150 bear quota needs to be separated by month to ensure that gun hunters have bear hunting opportunity. Approximately 20% of the bears in zone 2 have been harvested after November 1. The quota should allow harvests of 125 bears during the October hunt and 25 bears during the November hunt. An October 1 opener will ensure a consistent annual opening date. It will also serve to ease harvest pressure on adult females, which are more susceptible to harvest earlier in the year.
9. Require nonresident bear hunters to purchase a nonresident annual all game license to harvest a bear.
Code: 03.04
Justification
Non-residents currently account for approximately 16% of the annual bear harvest. The AGFC does not currently have any special license requirements for non-resident bear hunters. In fact, bears may be taken by non-residents with the purchase of a $50 one-day hunting license since bear tags do not exist. AGFC staff examined non-resident bear hunting fees for several states and determined that costs ranged from approximately $200-$500. The simple solution would be to require non-residents to purchase an annual $300 hunting license rather than creating a special bear tag.
Captive Wildlife
10. Insert language in the requirements for Wildlife Breeder/Dealer, Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort, and Game Bird Shooting Resort permits.
Addenda: F1.01, F1.02, F1.03
Justification
This will clarify the current code to ensure that captive wildlife facilities are not permitted unless they have acquired their stock in a legal fashion. This will also make it clear that animals may not be captured from the wild in Arkansas to become stock in these facilities.
11. Remove exception 4 from code 05.04.
Code: 05.04
Justification
This exception is redundant as exception 2 already references code section 9 in regards to sale of wildlife.
12. Implement standards for caging of non-native wildlife, require that male and female non-native wildlife be separated so as to prevent breeding, and require specific documentation of ownership.
Code: 09.02
Justification
This proposal will institute provisions that already apply to native wildlife pets. The caging standards are necessary to prevent escape of non-natives that may have a negative impact on wild populations of native Arkansas wildlife. The separation of the sexes is necessary to prevent breeding, for which a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer permit is required.
Elk
13. Add an exception to allow private inholdings on a WMA to participate in the Elk Management Assistance Program.
Code: 02.02
Justification
This change will allow for any private lands within the five county Elk Management Assistance Program (EMAP) zone to participate in the private lands elk hunt. Currently, these in-holders cannot participate in the hunt according to code 02.02. This will also help reduce the number of complaints caused by nuisance elk.
14. Remove 2 pm curfew for EMAP private land elk hunt. Allow antlerless hunters to hunt all day and call the wildlife hotline at 7 pm each evening to determine if the antlerless quota has been filled. Bull hunters must stop hunting between the hours of 12 pm-2 pm and must call the wildlife hotline at 2 pm to determine if the bull quota has been met.
Code/Addendum: No code or addendum change required.
Justification
Private landowners would like to be able to hunt elk during the evening. Allowing the EMAP permit holders hunt all day will help fill the EMAP quota more quickly. This will allow landowners who have elk on their property more opportunity to harvest an elk.
15. Add crossbow as a legal method for harvesting elk.
Code: 06.10
Justification
Crossbows are allowed to hunt all other big game species. This will help streamline the elk regulations to be cohesive with other programs regulations.
16. Clarify and revise the public land elk zones by adding the descriptions in the code which were established prior to the 1998.
Addendum: E1.10
Justification
These zones were established prior to the 1998 hunting season, which is when elk hunting was first allowed during the modern era but were never added to the addendum. Since elk movements have changed over the years, these zone boundaries require modification.
17. Change the season dates from September to mid-October for elk zones 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Addendum: A1.09
Justification
September bull elk hunts were implemented to allow hunters the opportunity to hunt during the bugling season. Changing the hunt to mid-October will still allow for hunters to enjoy a bugling season bull hunt, and also give the ability to remove some antlerless elk. Moving the first season to mid-October will allow calves to reach a sufficient weaning age before cows are harvested. This change will help spread the antlerless hunters out over two seasons instead of putting them all in one season like in the past. As the elk population increases it will be difficult to safely permit enough hunters to fill the antlerless quota during one hunt.
Quail
No change.
Squirrel
No change.
Rabbit
No change.
Furbearer
18. Clarify code 03.03 so that it doesn't seem like a trapping license is needed to hunt furbearers.
Code: 03.03
Justification
The current language implies that a trapping license is needed to hunt furbearers.
19. Restore a reference to code 17.01 which outlines legal trapping methods that can be used to take nuisance furbearers under exception 3 to code 05.10.
Code: 05.10
Justification
This will ensure that only legal trapping techniques are used for the take of these nuisance furbearers.
20. Remove exception 3 from Code 17.07.
Code: 17.07
Justification
None of these animals are furbearers and it is not necessary to include them in a code dealing with purchase and sale of furbearers.
21. Restore requirement for non-resident trappers to report on their harvest.
Code: 17.09
Justification
This requirement was in place but was lost during the code revision permit when separate code requirements for each type of permit were consolidated into code section 3. This report allows us to monitor harvest by non-resident trappers, which can account for significant percentages of harvest of certain species.
22. Remove exception 3 from addendum A1.05 that reference nuisance coyote.
Addendum: A1.05
Justification
This exception is not necessary as it is covered in exception 1 of the nuisance wildlife code 05.10.
23. Clarify that bobcat and coyote seasons are closed during turkey and squirrel seasons only on WMAs where turkey or squirrel season is closed.
Addendum: C1.09
Justification
The current code implies that if turkey season is closed on a WMA then no bobcat or coyote hunting is allowed at any time.
WMA General Regulations
24. Modify antler restrictions on Dave Donaldson Black River WMA from the 3 point rule to 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam.
Addendum: C1.14
Justification
The intent of the Sweet 16 is to increase diversity in our public land management strategies. These 16 areas are designed to manage the females to ensure a healthy, productive, and balanced deer herd. Males will be managed for quality bucks with majority of the harvest reaching 3.5 year old. The 2012 regulation package contained changes in antler restrictions for 10 of the Sweet 16. This proposal would result in all the Sweet 16 WMAs having an antler restriction that are specifically tailored to move majority of the buck harvest into a 3.5 and older age class.
25. Modify antler restrictions on Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc, Hope Upland, McIlroy Madison County, Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain and Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMAs from the three point rule to 12-inch inside spread or 15-inch main beam.
Addendum: C1.14
Justification
The intent of the Sweet 16 is to increase diversity in our public land management strategies. These 16 areas are designed to manage the females to ensure a healthy, productive, and balanced deer herd. Males will be managed for quality bucks with majority of the harvest reaching 3.5 year old. The 2012 regulation package contained changes in antler restrictions for 10 of the Sweet 16. This proposal would result in all the Sweet 16 WMAs having an antler restriction that are specifically tailored to move majority of the buck harvest into a 3.5 and older age class.
26. Exempt youth hunters from antler restrictions on Freddie Black Choctaw Island Deer Research Area WMA East Unit.
Code/Addendum: 15.01, C1.14
Justification
Youth hunters are not currently required to abide by antler restrictions on WMAs except the Freddie Black Choctaw Island Deer Research Area WMA East Unit. Allowing youth hunters to harvest any deer will provide additional opportunity for youth hunters.
27. Decrease the deer bag limit from four to three deer during the modern gun youth permit hunt on Freddie Black Choctaw Island Deer Research Area WMA East Unit.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
This change will make bag limits for all permit hunts on Freddie Black Choctaw Island Deer Research Area WMA East Unit the same.
28. Allow the use of any caliber weapon to take bobcat, fox and coyote during the bobcat, fox and coyote season on Dardanelle and Ozark Lake WMAs.
Code: 20.02
Justification
In many portions of both WMAs, Corps property extends up narrow drainages with private land on either side thus making the weapons restriction nearly impossible to enforce. Recent requests by hunters who like to call bobcats, foxes and coyotes, especially on the bigger islands and field systems, and would like to use center fire rifles yet are limited in the type of weapons used, have increased. This recommendation would increase hunter opportunity to use any caliber weapon to harvest bobcat, foxes and coyotes.
29. Implement firearms restriction to shotguns only (.410 and larger) with slugs (no buckshot allowed) or muzzleloading rifles shooting a single projectile on Frierson and Holland Bottoms WMAs.
Code: 20.02
Justification
Frierson-To make the firearm restrictions on the WMA the same as the surrounding zone.
Holland Bottoms-Weapons are being restricted due to urbanization surrounding the
WMA and in order to ensure hunter safety.
30. Removing the firearm restrictions and allowing all legal modern guns during the modern gun youth permit hunt on Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms WMA.
Code: 20.02
Justification
After three years of the permit hunt, it is believed there are no safety issues that would warrant firearm restrictions. Allowing rifles designed for kids will increase hunter participation and success for this permit hunt.
31. Allow other seasons to remain open during the permit hunts on DeGray Lake WMA.
Code: 20.17
Justification
The special youth deer permit hunt and the Mobility Impaired Waterfowl permit hunt conducted by the Corps of Engineers conflicts with Code 20.17 that states: "It is unlawful to hunt wildlife during a permit hunt on any WMA without first obtaining a permit. All seasons not named on the permit are closed during permit hunts on WMAs." As the code currently reads, deer archery and furbearer hunting would be closed during these two permit hunts. However, the Corps of Engineers only allows a small number of people to participate in these permit hunts and it is on areas that are not allowed to be hunted by the general public. It is not the intent to close any other seasons during these hunts, so adding DeGray Lake WMA as an exception would correct this.
32. Extend quail dog training from April 1 to April 15 on J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA.
Code: 22.01
Justification
To provide additional spring dog training opportunity for National Shoot to Retrieve Association and National Bird Hunter Association participants.
33. Adjust WMA deer bag limits to match up with surrounding zone bag limits and to align WMAs into four tiers. This includes Bayou Meto, Beaver Lake, Bell Slough, Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita, Big Lake, Big Timber, Camp Robins SUA, Camp Robinson WMA, Casey Jones, Cherokee, Cove Creek Natural Area, Crossett Experimental Forest, Dardanelle, Dave Donaldson Black River, DeGray Lake, Devils Knob, Ed Gordon Point Remove, Ft. Chaffee, Foushee Cave Natural Area, Frierson, Frog Bayou, Greers Ferry, Harold E. Alexander, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Howard Hensley Searcy County, J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA, Jamestown Independence County, Jim Kress, Jones Point, Lake Overcup, Loafer's Glory, McIlroy Madison County, Mike Freeze Wattensaw, Mt. Magazine, Nimrod Lloyd Millwood, Norfork Lake, Ozark Lake, Ozark National Forest, Petit Jean River, Piney Creeks, Poison
Springs, Prairie Bayou, Rainey, River Bend, St. Francis National Forest, St. Francis Sunken Lands, Seven Devils, Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms, Sweden Creek Natural Area, Sylamore, Terre Noire, Trusten Holder, U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station, W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek, Wedington, White Rock and Winona WMAs.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
To simply bag limit regulations on certain WMAs by organizing them into four groups of season structures/bag limits.
34. Add a third modern gun special youth hunt on Bearcat Hollow WMA.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
The US Forest Service has requested a third youth deer season to offer more public hunting opportunity for the youth of Northwest Arkansas.
35. Add an archery deer season on the Devil's Eyebrow Unit on Beaver Lake WMA.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
This area has just been added to the WMA system and is located near heavily populated Northwest Arkansas cities. This has potential to become a very popular destination for the deer hunting public in that area. An archery only season this first year will allow time for AGFC and partners (ANHC and TNC) to evaluate options and alternatives appropriate for this location.
36. Change the deer modern gun youth permit hunt from the first weekend of muzzleloader to the weekend before deer muzzleloader on DeGray Lake WMA.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
The Corps of Engineers has a deer modern gun youth permit hunt that allows three youth to participate in the permit hunt and it is on areas that are not allowed to be hunted by the general public. The Corps of Engineers has selected these dates for this hunt so that it is not during muzzleloader season.
37. Add a modern gun permit hunt on Galla Creek WMA.
Codes: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
Several adjacent clubs continue to obtain numerous doe tags in an attempt to control deer numbers around Galla Creek WMA. In an attempt to continue to liberalize the deer harvest on this WMA and to allow public land hunters in this area more opportunity, Region 8 staff recommends the addition of a modern gun permit hunt (30 permits) with a bag limit of two deer (one buck and one doe).
38. Move the modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt and the modern gun permit hunt dates on Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area later in the season.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
Moving these date changes to later in the season will reduce conflicts between user groups on the area and give more attention to selected hunters.
39. Add two youth permit hunts to Holland Bottoms WMA.
Addendum: C1.01
Justification
Youth modern gun permit (20 permits per hunt) hunts, with restricted weapons, are being recommended to provide additional youth hunting opportunities within the central Arkansas region. The Holland Bottoms has approximately 5,540 acres of quality habitat that could be utilized by youth hunters with an average annual harvest rate of approximately 30 deer. The low number of permits (1/277 acres of quality habitat) will allow for a quality/safe experience. These hunt dates will coincide with the statewide youth deer hunts.
40. Remove the permit requirement to harvest a doe with a firearm during the entire muzzleloader season and Nov. 9-10 and Dec. 26-28 on Blue Mountain WMA.
Addenda: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
Align the total deer bag limit with deer zone 11. Deer harvest numbers suggest the deer herd on this area can support the increase in the bag limit.
41. Add a modern gun youth permit (20 permits) hunt on Little Bayou WMA.
Addenda: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
To provide additional quality hunting opportunities for youths. The dates will coincide with the first statewide youth deer hunt.
42. Remove the permit requirement from the youth hunt and add the second statewide youth hunt date on Prairie Bayou WMA.
Addenda: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
Removing permit requirement for the youth hunt and adding the second youth hunt will increase regional and statewide opportunity for youth hunters. Permit sales have been low the last several years, averaging 75% permits remaining.
43. Add a modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt (6 permits) on Wedington and White Rock WMAs.
Addenda: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
To provide hunting opportunity to special needs mobility impaired deer hunters.
44. Open archery bear season on Cedar Creek and Iron Mountain Natural Area WMAs.
Addendum: C1.02
Justification
There is no biological reason not to allow archery bear hunting on these areas. The area is currently open to archery deer hunting and this change would allow for more sportsman opportunity.
45. Open modern gun bear season for two days for deer permit holders only on Galla Creek WMA.
Addendum: C1.02
Justification
Bears are rare occurrences on Galla Creek WMA and are typically young bears passing through the area. Allowing deer permit holders to also harvest a bear if they encounter one will prevent bears from becoming established on this small WMA which is located very near to urban areas where they would assuredly cause human conflicts. This recommendation is consistent with the permit hunts on all other Region 8 WMAs.
46. Increase the turkey bag limit from one to two on Buck Island WMA.
Addendum: C1.04
Justification
This regulation change would align the WMA bag limit with the surrounding zone.
47. Eliminate the Bird Dog Training/Quail Hunting Permit that is currently required to hunt on Big Timber WMA Upland Demonstration Area.
Addendum: C1.05
Justification
The AGFC leases this portion of Big Timber WMA from The Ross Foundation. The intent of the Bird Dog Training/Quail Hunting Permits was originally to gather information from quail hunters using the area and to survey them to collect data used by the Ross Foundation. The Ross Foundation did not gather enough accurate data from the hunters and the area is not very heavily utilized by quail hunters, so the Ross Foundation has requested that no permits be required on the Upland Wildlife Demonstration Area.
48. Allow raccoon hunting on J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain WMA.
Addendum: C1.09
Justification
Allowing raccoon hunting will reduce predation on the quail stocked for field trial use, reduce predation on ground nesting bird nests and provide additional furbearer hunting opportunity.
49. Allow trapping of furbearers on Camp Robinson WMA.
Addendum: C1.09
Justification
Military personnel at Camp Robinson have requested to allow trapping of furbearers on the WMA. A few years ago, the military personnel at the time recommended that the WMA be closed to trapping due to the potential for an individual to set out traps on the WMA one day and then return the next day to find that the same area had been closed to public access and would thereby be unable to retrieve his traps. With the current personnel on the military base and the long-term scheduling of training activities, it is unlikely that the once perceived problem would actually become reality. Therefore, the military personnel recommend allowing trapping on Camp Robinson WMA in order to provide recreational opportunity and help reduce furbearer numbers.
50. A change to allow archery hunting for deer, and squirrel hunting on Harris Brake WMA seven days a week while staying consistent with statewide season and WMA boating restrictions.
Addendum: C1.12
Justification
Comments from the non-duck hunting public as well as a general consensus between area biologists, and county wildlife officers suggest that a possibly large portion of hunters are unable to utilize this WMA for many of its intended uses due to restrictions that were placed on the days, times, and types of hunting that can occur during the waterfowl season After consultation with previous area managers, and county wildlife officers no reasons could be identified for continuing with these restrictions.
51. The Conway George Unit on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA is closed to all trespassing, except for waterfowl hunting permit from the last day of the modern gun permit hunt to the last day of waterfowl season (including the special youth waterfowl hunt). Anyone entering the Conway George Unit during waterfowl season must be in possession of a Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA Conway George Unit Waterfowl Hunting Daily Use Permit, or be accompanied (in immediate proximity) by a permit holder in accordance with permit requirements. Waterfowl hunting permits will be allocated through an online drawing. All permits must be completed and returned to the collection box at the end of the hunt.
Addendum: C1.12
Justification
The Conway George Unit is a newly acquired property that will be managed as a permitted waterfowl hunt unit on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All day youth permit hunts will be allowed each Saturday of waterfowl season in order to support, encourage and promote youth waterfowl hunting in East Central Arkansas. These small units will be closed to all trespass except for permit holders in order to allow waterfowl time to forage and loaf on these high quality sites.
52. Added a muzzleloader and modern gun deer permit hunt (20 permits per hunt) on Benson Creek Natural Area WMA.
Addenda: C1.01, C1.13
Justification
Increase public hunting opportunity by allowing muzzleloader and modern gun permit hunts on this WMA. The WMA will be permitted due to anticipated hunter participation. This WMA is in deer zone 9 and borders both Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA and Cache River NWR. There are no anticipated safety concerns with allowing these permit hunts. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission supports adding these permit hunts. The staff would like to provide additional public opportunity but at the same time, is committed to providing a quality experience for the permit hunters.
53. Add the word possess to code 20.05 and also add an exception to exclude hunters traveling to inholding property on a WMA.
Code: 20.05
Justification
There is no reason for hunters to possess corn, feed or any type of bait while hunting on WMAs. In the past corn has been found by enforcement on ATV's and in trucks. The hunter has used the excuse they hunt over bait on their lease.
54. Open elk season on Bearcat Hollow WMA.
Addendum: C1.15
Justification
The elk population on this area has reached a level to sustain a limited hunt.
55. Open squirrel hunting with dogs after the first nine days of modern gun deer season on Big Timber, Casey Jones, Ozark National Forest, Piney Creeks and White Rock WMAs.
Code: 22.01
Justification
To provide maximum opportunity for both modern gun deer hunters and modern gun squirrel hunters utilizing dogs.
56. Add an alligator hunt by permit only on Sulphur River WMA.
Addendum: C1.03
Justification
Permits have been issued on Sulphur River in the past; however numbers of alligators detected during spotlight surveys declined due to flooding, and the WMA was removed from the code. The alligator population in the area most likely did not drop, but the flood waters most likely accounted for dispersal of the alligators. Including Sulphur River WMA in the code, and allowing the harvest of one alligator on the area will not negatively impact the resource. Staff recommends adding Sulphur River WMA to the code, and the alligator population will continue to be closely monitored.
Misc.
57. Modify the legal archery tackle to exclude arrowheads containing firearm ammunition.
Code: 06.04
Justification
A new product has been developed to be used for archery hunters. This product incorporates firearm ammunition inside an arrowhead to be delivered by archery tackle. When the arrow makes contact with the target, the arrow becomes a firing pin and deploys the ammunition round.
This product can become very deadly being delivered from archery tackle. Deployed arrows may glance off tree limbs and other obstacles which result in the arrow rapidly changing its course of flight. A deflected arrow with these types of heads can be very dangerous as the ammunition round is fired in a random direction. In addition, a firearm ammunition arrowhead contradicts the spirit of archery tackle definitions.
58. Modify the minimum archery poundage from 40 to 35 pounds.
Code: 06.04
Justification
The current regulation requires that hunters utilizing archery tackle comply with a draw weight at least 40 pounds. This regulation was developed many years ago and has not been modified with the advances of archery tackle.
It has been recommended by the Arkansas Bowhunters Association that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lower the 40 pound requirement to 35 pounds to address the enhancements in archery tackle and provide opportunity to hunters who may not be able to effectively draw 40 pounds. This recommended draw weight would also take into consideration the various types of broad heads (fixed vs. expandable) and their killing ability.
Items in blue are clarifications and are not reflected in the summary.
PROPOSED 2013-2014 STATEWIDE AND WMA GENERAL HUNTING REGULATION APPROVAL
2014 DEER SEASON OPENING DATES
Deer (archery): Sat., Sept. 27, 2014 (4th Sat. in Sept. annually) Deer (muzzleloader): Sat., Oct. 18, 2014 (3rd Sat. in Oct. annually) Deer (modern gun): Sat., Nov. 8, 2014 (2nd Sat. in Nov. annually
02.02 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS ESTABLISHED AS ZONES
Each WMA (Code 01.00-C WMA) is a separate zone for which the Commission may establish and apply hunting regulations. All private lands (including any combinations of lands separately owned, and regardless of whether such lands touch a road, creek, stream, river, lake or other waterbody) that are completely surrounded by WMA lands (except NWRs) shall be considered as inholdings. Such inholdings shall be subject to the same regulations pertaining to hunting season dates, hunting hours, bag limits and hunting permits as the surrounding WMA.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
03.03 RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
It is unlawful for any resident to hunt any wildlife by any means in Arkansas without possessing on the person the appropriate Arkansas hunting license as provided herein:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
03.04 NON-RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
It is unlawful for any non-resident, 16 years of age or older, to hunt any wildlife by any means in Arkansas without possessing on the person the appropriate Arkansas hunting license as provided herein:
Requirements: Non-Resident Annual All Game License
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 2
CHAPTER 05.00 - GENERAL HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS
05.04 SELLING WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS
It is unlawful to purchase, sell, offer for sale, barter or trade any species of wildlife or portions thereof.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 3
05.10 DEPREDATION PERMIT REQUIREMENT
It is unlawful to take or attempt to take any game or furbearing animal damaging crops or personal property without obtaining a Depredation Permit and complying with the terms and provisions of the permit. Non-game wildlife, excluding migratory birds and endangered species, which pose a reasonable threat to persons or property, may be taken during daylight hours with firearms, or trapped (Code 17.01), without a Depredation Permit (Addendum G1.01).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
05.26 IMPORTATION OF CERVID CARCASSES, PARTS AND PRODUCTS PROHIBITED
It is unlawful to import, transport or possess in Arkansas any portion other than boneless meat from a cervid carcass originating from any area outside the boundaries of Arkansas .
EXCEPTIONS:
06.04 ARCHERY TACKLE RESTRICTIONS
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any of the following archery tackle:
A long or compound bow with a draw weight of less than 35 pounds;
A crossbow without a functional mechanical safety device or with a draw weight of less than 125 pounds;
Arrows with an arrowhead width of less than 7/8 inch when open; or,
Arrows or arrowheads containing poisons or chemicals.
Arrowheads containing firearm ammunition. EXCEPTION:
Small game may be hunted using arrowheads less than 7/8 inch in width.
PENALTY: Class 1
06.10 CERTAIN WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION PROHIBITED FOR HUNTING ELK
It is unlawful to hunt elk with:
EXCEPTION:
In compliance with Code 05.19.
PENALTY: Class 1
09.02 POSSESSION OF NON-NATIVE WILDLIFE IN CAPTIVITY RESTRICTED
EXCEPTION:
Wildlife listed in Code 09.01, Exception 8.
PENALTY: Class 2
09.11 IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN LIVING WILDLIFE PROHIBITED
It is unlawful to import, ship, transport, or carry into Arkansas by any means, or to cause to be imported, receive, or to assist in any manner in the importation of any of the following living wildlife:
Indian pythons (Python molarus), Northern African python (Python sebae), Southern African python (python natalensis), and yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) .
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 3
09.15 FALCONRY PERMIT REQUIRED
It is unlawful for any person to possess, take or transport raptors, or to use raptors to take game animals or game birds, without possessing a valid Falconry
Permit issued by the Commission (Addendum F1.07).
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: Class 1
11.05 ADULT SUPERVISION DURING SPECIAL YOUTH HUNTS REQUIRED
It is unlawful for any youth who has completed a hunter education course to participate in a special youth hunt unless he is accompanied by an adult mentor at least 18 years old, and for any youth who has not completed a hunter education course to participate in a special youth hunt unless he is under the direct supervision of an adult mentor at least 21 years old. Adult mentors cannot possess a firearm for their hunting purposes during this hunt. It also is unlawful for the youth's parent or guardian to allow the youth to participate in any special youth hunt in violation of this regulation. EXCEPTION:
In compliance with Code 05.19. PENALTY: Class 1
15.01 LEGAL BUCK DEER REQUIREMENTS
It is unlawful to hunt or possess any buck deer other than a legal buck (Code 01.00C Legal Buck).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
CHAPTER 17.00 - FURBEARING ANIMAL REGULATIONS
17.07 FUR PURCHASING AND SELLING RESTRICTIONS
The purchase of pelts or furbearer carcasses from May 1- June 30 is prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to buy or resell pelts or furbearer carcasses without the appropriate (resident or non-resident) fur dealer license for each individual buyer or separate place of business.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
17.09 NONRESIDENT TRAPPER REPORT REQUIREMENTS
It is unlawful for holders of a Nonresident Trapper Permit to fail to submit a report of furbearers taken in Arkansas during the furbearer trapping season, other than those sold to licensed Arkansas fur dealers, by May 1.
PENALTY: Class 1
20.05 BAITING OR HUNTING OVER BAITED PORTIONS OF WMAs PROHIBITED It is unlawful to possess, place, deposit or scatter any grain or other feed so as to constitute a lure, attraction or enticement of wildlife; or to take or attempt to take wildlife using bait on any WMA.
EXCEPTIONS:
20.02 FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ON WMAs
It is unlawful to possess buckshot, rifled slugs, centerfire firearms or rimfire firearms larger than .22 caliber on WMAs other than during open modern gun deer, bear or elk seasons and in compliance with Codes 06.02; 06.09; 06.10. It is unlawful to possess muzzleloaders larger than .40 caliber on any WMA other than during an open muzzleloader or modern gun deer, bear or elk seasons and in compliance with Code 06.03. Bobcat, fox and coyote may be taken during daylight hours with firearms of any caliber during bobcat, fox and coyote seasons on commission-owned WMAs, Dardanelle WMA, Ozark Lake WMA and all USDA Forest Service lands, including
WMAs lying within Ouachita National Forest and the St. Francis/Ozark National Forests.
WMA SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
20.17 SEASON RESTRICTIONS DURING PERMIT HUNTS ON WMAS
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife during a permit hunt on any WMA without first obtaining a permit. All seasons not named on the permit are closed during permit hunts on WMAs.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
22.01 DOG RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS
It is unlawful hunt or pursue wildlife with the aid of dogs on WMAs.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION CODE BOOK ADDENDUM
A1.01 DEER SEASON AND LIMITS
Zones 1, 1A,2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A,7, 8,8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A and 17: Sept.28,2013-Feb.28,2014(Codes 06.04-05). EXCEPTION: In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
Zones 1,1A, 2, 3, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10 and 11: Nov. 9-Dec. 1, 2013.
Zone 4: Nov. 9-10, 2013.
Zone 5: Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17, 2013.
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15: Nov. 9-Dec. 8, 2013.
Zones 4B and 5B: Nov. 9-17, 2013.
Zones 9, 12 and 13: Nov. 9-Dec. 15, 2013.
Zones 16, 16A and 17: Nov. 9-Dec. 25, 2013. EXCEPTIONS:
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT
Zones 1,1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 8,8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A and 17: Dec. 26-28, 2013. EXCEPTIONS:
SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN DEER HUNT
All deer zones: Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014. EXCEPTIONS:
PRIVATE LAND ANTLERLESS (Ref. 01.00-C) ONLY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 6, 6A, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A and 17: Oct 12-16, 2013. Zones, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 7 and 11: Closed.
EXCEPTIONS:
Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10, 11, 14 and 15: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013.
Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A and 17: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013. Zones 4, 4B, 5 and 5B: Closed.
EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT
Statewide seasonal limit of six deer, no more than two legal bucks using any legal method.
Zones 1 1A, 9, 14, 15, 16 and 16A: Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two does may be taken with firearms.
Zones 2, 3, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A and 10: Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms.
Zones 4, 4B, 5 5B and 11: Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms.
Zones 4A and 5A: Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle.
No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with firearms.
Zones 12 and 17: Seasonal bag limit of six deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to six does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to six does may be taken with firearms. Zone 13: Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with firearms.
Youths six to 15 years of age hunting during the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt may harvest does Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 in accordance with the zone firearm doe bag limits.
EXCEPTIONS:
A1.02 WILD TURKEY SEASON AND LIMITS
No jakes (sub-adult male turkeys', except youth hunters may harvest one jake. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day and no more than two legal turkeys may be taken in any combination of turkey zones.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10 and 17: April 19-May 4, 2014. Zones 4, 4A, 5A and 9A: April 19-27, 2014. Zone 1A: Closed.
EXCEPTIONS:
SPECIAL YOUTH TURKEY SEASON
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A, 10 and 17: April 12-13, 2014. Zone 1A: Closed.
LIMIT
Firearm and Archery/Crossbow:
Statewide seasonal limit of two legal gobblers or bearded hens.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10 and 17: Two adult gobblers or bearded hens.
Zones 4, 4A, 5A and 9A: One adult gobbler or bearded hen.
Youth hunters may only take one jake.
A1.03 QUAIL SEASON AND LIMITS Nov. 1, 2013-Feb. 2, 2014statewide. EXCEPTION:
In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.05). LIMIT: Daily limit six, possession limit 12.
A1.04 RABBIT SEASON AND LIMITS Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014statewide. EXCEPTION:
In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.06). LIMIT: Daily limit eight, possession limit 16.
A1.05 FURBEARER SEASON AND LIMITS
LIMIT: Daily limit two per species, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit two, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit two, possession unlimited.
EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: July 1-Nov. 8daily limit four, possession unlimited. Nov. 9-March 31 daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited. EXCEPTIONS:
A1.06 SQUIRREL SEASON AND LIMITS May 15, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014 and May 15, 2014-Feb. 28, 2015statewide. EXCEPTION:
In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.07). LIMIT: Daily limit 12, possession limit 48.
A1.07 CROW SEASON AND LIMITS
Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 21, 2014, Thursdays-Mondays only (124 days).
EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: No limit
A1.08 BEAR SEASON AND LIMITS
Zone 1: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013.
Zone 2: -Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013.
Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7: Closed.
Zones 1 and 2: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7: Closed.
Zones 1 and 2: Nov. 4-30, 2013.
Zone 5: Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 2013, Arkansas lands east of the Mississippi River are closed. Zone 5A: Nov. 23-Dec.8, 2013, Arkansas lands east of the Mississippi River are closed. Zones 3, 4, 6 and 7: Closed.
SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN BEAR HUNT Zones 1 and 2: Nov. 2-3, 2013. Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7: Closed.
ZONE QUOTA
Zone 1 (including all WMAs in zone 1) the quota is not to exceed 165 for the month of October and the total quota is not to exceed 200 for all combined seasons.
Zone 2 (including all WMAs in zone 2) the quota is not to exceed 125 for the month of October and the total quota is not to exceed 150 for all combined seasons.
Zone 5: Quota 10 bears.
Zone 5A: Quota 5 bears.
Zones 1, 2, 5 and 5A: Hunters in these zones must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the current Arkansas Hunting Guidebook.
EXCEPTIONS:
A1.09 ELK SEASON AND LIMITS
Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4: Oct. 7-11, 2013 by permit only.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Searcy Counties: Oct. 28-Nov.
1, 2013 by permit only.
EXCEPTION:
In compliance with Chapter 09.00.
LIMIT: Individual seasonal limit of one elk.
A1.10 ALLIGATOR HUNTING SEASON AND LIMITS
Zones 1 and 3: Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30, 2013 by permit only.
Zones 2, 4 and 5: Closed.
EXCEPTION:
In compliance with Chapter 33.00.
LIMIT: Individual seasonal limit of one alligator.
C1.01 DEER SEASON AND LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAs
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery: Oct. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: (all units): Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunt) (Farm Unit only): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt) (Farm Unit only): Nov. 9-10, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 11.02; 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One buck or one doe with muzzleloader (all units);
. One buck or one doe with modern gun permit hunt.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck or doe.
BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does.
BAYOU METO WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and two does with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and two does with modern gun permit. BEARCAT HOLLOW WMA
Archery: ept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, Dec. 7-8, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Codes 11.02; 21.02)
. One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Two does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014
Archery: (Devil's Eyebrow Unit only): Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does. BELL SLOUGH WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery. BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013. Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit. BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery; muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does. BIG CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov.9-Dec. 8 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Three does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
BIG LAKE NWR
Archery: Oct. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions).
(Codes 20.07; 21.03 and Addendum C1.14) . Two bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. BIG LAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-10, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery or modern gun;
. Three does with archery.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. BIG TIMBER WMA
Archery:. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.07)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does. BLEVINS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02).
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery;
. Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and four does.
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed
BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with modern gun.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
BUCK ISLAND WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 24 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02, 21.02- 03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does.
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 11.02) . One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Two does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
CACHE RIVER NWR
Archery: (all units). Oct. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Muzzleloader: (all units) Oct. 19-23, 2013 and Dec. 29-31, 2014. Modern Gun (special youth hunt - all units): Nov. 2-3, 2013 Modern Gun (all units permit hunt): Nov. 9-17, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 11.02; 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery (all units);
. One buck or one doe with muzzleloader (all units);
. One buck or one doe with modern gun permit (all units).
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck or doe (all units).
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-11, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery; . One buck and one doe with modern gun permit. CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 23-24, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunts): Oct. 26-27 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunts): Nov. 28-29 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013 Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 21.02) . One legal buck with archery; . Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit; . One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. . Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. CANEY CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined (WMA doe permit required). . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe permit is not required).
CASEY JONES WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.07) . Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does. CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. CEDAR CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. CHEROKEE WMA
Archery: . 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02 ; 2007)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery; . Two does with archery. COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery. CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013. Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 20.07) . Two legal bucks with archery or muzzleloader; . Six does with archery and muzzleloader combined.
CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit. DARDANELLE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014Johnson WRA: Oct. 1-31, 2013 and
Feb. 1-28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Johnson County WRA only:
Nov. 2-3, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02 -03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
. Limit during the muzzleloader mobility impaired hunt is two deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or two does on the Johnson County WRA. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 26-30, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 20.02; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 12-13, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02 -03)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is four, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader or modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does.
DEQUEEN LAKE WMA
Archery (all open units): Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (firearms units only): Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (firearms units only) (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013
and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun (firearms units only): Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Four does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. DR. LESTER SITZES III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014. Red Slough WRA: Sept. 28-Nov. 1, 2013
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Oct. 19-23 and Nov. 2-3, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and two does with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and two does with modern gun permit.. EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014. Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Oct. 26-30, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. Hunters must harvest and check a doe prior to harvesting a legal buck. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14) . One legal buck with archery; . Three does with archery; . One legal buck and two does with modern gun permit. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed ETHEL WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014 Firearms: Closed 2.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. FELSENTHAL NWR
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-12, 2013
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks (no antler restrictions). A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season. (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14) . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery;
. One legal buck or up to two does with muzzleloader; . One legal buck or up to two does with modern gun permit. . FT. CHAFFEE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunts): Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, 2013 Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02) . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery; . One legal buck or doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or doe with modern gun permit. FOUSHEE CAVE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: ept. 28, 2013 Feb. 28, 2014. Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery. FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA DEER RESEARCH AREA East Unit
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Dec. 31, 2013. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 26-28, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 22-24, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks and two does. A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season, except during the modern gun youth permit hunt. (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Two does with archery;
. One legal buck and two does with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and two does with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt is three deer, one buck and two does. . Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is three deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and two does. Youth are allowed to harvest a buck without first harvesting and checking a doe and up to two does.
West Unit Archery: Closed Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (youth permit hunts): Nov. 16-17, Nov. 22-24 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one buck (no antler restrictions). (Codes 21.02-03)
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is three deer, one buck and two does.
FRIERSON WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-10, Nov. 16-17 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Seasonal limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02 and 20.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with modern gun.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery. GALLA CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-10, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.03 and Addendum C1.13)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe during the modern gun permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. . One legal buck with archery; . Two does with archery. GENE RUSH WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Codes 11.02; 21.02) . One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Two does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28 2013- Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): Nov. 5-7, 2013
Muzzleloader (youth permit hunt): Dec. 19-20, 2013
Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery.
. Limit during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does. . Limit during the muzzleloader youth permit hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does. GUM FLATS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-20, Nov. 30-Dec. 11 (dogs allowed) and Dec. 26-28, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.07)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Two does with archery. HALL CREEK BARRENS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014 Firearms: Closed 2.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov 2. 6, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 7-11, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck.
. One legal buck with archery;
. Two does with archery. HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 16-20, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Dec. 16-17, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 7-11, 2013 Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than one legal buck. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt and the modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. HOLLA BEND NWR
Archery: Oct. 1-Dec. 1, 2013.
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Dec. 7, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks (no antler restrictions) with archery;
. Two does with archery.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Oct. 19-21 and Nov. 22-24, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014. Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02-03) . Two legal bucks with archery;
. Two does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit hunt. . Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe HOPE UPLAND WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to two does.
HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013. Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun (permit hunts): Nov. 9-20 and Nov. 30-Dec. 11, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03) . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit; . One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.03)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Four does with archery;
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or one doe. IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. . One legal buck with archery; . Two does with archery. J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 5-6, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-14, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. JIM KRESS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02 ; 2007)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. JONES POINT WMA
Archery: ept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery. KINGSLAND PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014 Firearms: Closed 2.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Six does with archery.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec 2i. -31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.07
and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery;
. Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and four does.
LAKE GREESON WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired hunt): Oct. 5-6, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun (permit hunts): Nov. 9-20 and Nov. 30-Dec. 11, 2013 (dogs allowed).
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit is two deer, one legal buck and one doe.
. Limit during the modern gun youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
LAKE OVERCUP WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery. LEE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 8 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does.
LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 21.02 and
Addendum C1.13)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe LITTLE RIVER WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. LONGVIEW SALINE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014 Firearms: Closed 2.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. MAUMELLE RIVER WMA
Archery (permit hunts): Oct. 1-31, Nov. 1-30 and Dec. 1-31, 2013.
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 21.02)
. One legal buck with archery permit;
. Two does with archery permit. MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 2-6, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 7-11, 2013. Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 21.02 and C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit;
. Limit during the modern special gun youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, Dec. 14-18 and Dec. 26-30, 2
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than one 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 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Six does with archery;
. One legal buck or up to six does with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or up to six does with modern gun permit
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to six does.
MOUNT MAGAZINE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 (dogs allowed Nov. 21-Dec. 1) and Dec. 26-28, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Four does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. MUDDY CREEK WMA
Archery: ept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined (WMA doe permit required). . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe quota permit is not required).
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery. NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013 Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): November 5-6, 2013 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Two does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader;
. Limit during the mobility impaired permit hunt is three deer; two bucks
(no antler restrictions) and one doe. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Archery: All Units Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward Point,
Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Oct. Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and
Fulton County Units: Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Chapin Point and
Indian Head Units closed.
Modern Gun: Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units: Nov.
9-17, 2013 Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. OVERFLOW NWR
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan 31, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013
Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two bucks (no restrictions).
(Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Six does with archery;
. One buck and one doe with muzzleloader. OZAN WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery;
. Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and four does.
OZARK LAKE WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
* Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
* Four does with archery;
* One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
* Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 11.02) . One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and one doe Nov. 9-10, 2013 with modern gun combined . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery.
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. PINEY CREEKS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 11.02)
. One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and one doe Nov. 9-10, 2013 with modern gun combined
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013 and Dec. 29-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does.
POND CREEK NWR
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan 31, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 26-27, 2013
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Nov. 7-8, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions).
The first deer harvested can be a buck or doe. A doe must be harvested and checked at the refuge check station before a second buck may be harvested with any weapon (this does not apply to the modern gun youth and
mobility impaired permit hunts) (Codes 20.07; 21 02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Two does with archery;
. One buck or up to two does with muzzleloader;
. One buck and one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the mobility impaired permit hunt is two deer, two bucks and two does
. Limit during the modern gun youth permits is two deer, two bucks and two does.
PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5,2014
Seasonal limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 20.11; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
PROVO WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2013
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-20, Nov. 30-Dec. 11 (dogs allowed) and Dec. 26-28, 2013
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 20.07)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery.
RAINEY WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and De 2. 4-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One buck and one doe with modern gun permit.
RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA
Archery (permit hunt): Oct. 12-Dec. 1, 2013
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. A doe must be harvested before a buck may be harvested and does harvested on this area are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal limit. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery permit;
. Two does with archery permit;
RING SLOUGH WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. One doe with archery.
RIVER BEND WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and De 2. 4-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal buck. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014.
Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery.
ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 014
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery.
ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader (permit hunts): Oct. 19-23 and Oct. 26-30, 2013
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit; . One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit. . Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-10 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 11.02)
. One legal buck with archery or modern gun; . Two does with archery; . One doe with modern gun.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery.
SCOTT HENDERSON GULF MOUNTAIN WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 21.02 and Addendum C1.14)
. One legal buck with archery; . Three does archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit; . One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit. SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 014 Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec 2. 9-31, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28, 2013. Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Six does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to six does. SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013 Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-13, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One legal buck or one doe with modern gun permit. SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 26-30, 2013 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 20.02; 21.02 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One legal buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery. SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery. SPRING BANK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 8 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery. STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03) . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery.
. Limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Henry Moore WRA: Sept. 28-
Nov. 2, 2013.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 8 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Four does with archery;
. Two does with muzzleloader and modern combined.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery. SYLAMORE WMA North Unit: Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17 and Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2013
South Unit:
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck (both units).
(Code 11.02)
. One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun; . Three does with archery; . One doe with muzzleloader.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt - Merrisach Park Area only) : Noon, Nov. 13-Noon, Nov. 15, 2013 This hunt is administered by the Corps of Engineers.
Modern Gun: Closed
Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 21.02-03
and Addendum C1.14)
. Two legal bucks with archery; . Four does with archery;
. One legal buck and two does with muzzleloader permit. . Limit during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt is three deer, one buck and two does. Does taken during the special mobility impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count toward the seasonal limit. (Contact Corp of Engineers at 870 548-2291 for specific mobility impaired criteria; application period July 5-Sept. 5).
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Archery: ept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-23, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun (permit hunts): Nov. 9-13 and Nov. 22-26, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14)
. Two bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery;
. One buck and one doe with muzzleloader permit;
. One buck and one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck and one doe. W. E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA Archery: ept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 26-27, 2013 Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014 Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Code 11.02) . Two legal bucks with archery; . Three does with archery; . One buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, two bucks
(no antler restrictions) or up to one doe.
WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery: Oct. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014.
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-10, 2013
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14) . Two bucks with archery; . Three does with archery; . One buck or one doe with modern gun permit. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of six deer; no more than two legal bucks. . Two legal bucks with archery; . Six does with archery. WEDINGTON WMA
Archery: Sept. -Dec. 31, 2013.
Muzzleloader: Closed
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 11-13, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-10, 2013
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Codes 20.02; 21.02 and Addendum C1.13)
. One legal buck with archery;
. Two does with archery;
. One legal buck and one doe with modern gun permit.
. Limit during the mobility impaired permit hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Four does with archery. WHITEHALL WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Firearms: Closed
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two legal bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery. WHITE RIVER NWR
Archery: Oct. 1, 2013-Jan. 31, 2014(north unit). Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2013(south unit). Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013(Kansas Lake Area).
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 19-21, 2013 (both units)
Muzzleloader: Oct. 22-25, 2013 (north unit).
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 (both units)
Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 9-11, 2013 (both units)
Modern Gun: Nov. 12-13, 2013 (north unit). Closed (Kansas Lake Area).
Cook's Lake Area (youth permit hunt): Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2013
Cook's Lake Area (mobility impaired permit hunt): Dec. 6-8, 2013
Season limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). (Codes 20.07; 21.02-03 and Addendum C1.14) . Two bucks with archery (both units); . Three does with archery (both units); . One buck or one doe with muzzleloader permit Oct. 19-21 (both units); . One buck with muzzleloader Oct. 22-25 (no does allowed) (north unit only); . One buck or one doe with modern gun permit Nov. 9-11 (north and south units); . One buck with modern gun permit Nov. 12-13 (no does allowed)
(north unit only). . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck or doe Nov. 2-3 (both units). . Limit during the Cooks Lake Area modern gun permit youth hunt is two deer, one buck and one doe Nov. 30- Dec. 1.
. Limit during the Cooks Lake modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt is two deer, one buck and one doe Dec. 6-8. Cooks 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.
WHITE ROCK WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 4-6, 2013.
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. (Code 11.02 and
Addendum C1.13)
. One legal buck with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
. Two does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader;
. Limit during the modern gun mobility impaired permit is two
deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. WINONA WMA
Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16, 2013
Modern Gun (special youth hunts): Nov. 2-3, 2013 and Jan. 4-5, 2014
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28, 2013.
Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. (Codes 11.02; 21.02)
. Two legal bucks with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun;
. Three does with archery;
. One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined . . Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Sept. 28, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 Firearms: Closed Seasonal limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks.
. Two bucks with archery;
. Three does with archery.
C1.02 BEAR SEASON AND LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAs
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU METO WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BEARCAT HOLLOW WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08) BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
BELL SLOUGH WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Firearms: Closed. (Addendum A1.08)
BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.
BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG LAKE NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG LAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG TIMBER WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013(only on that part of the area in bear zone 2) . Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013 (only on that part of the area in bear zone 2).
Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 (only on that part of the area in bear zone 2). Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013(only on that part of the area in bear zone 2).
Statewide limit.
BLEVINS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BUCK ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
CACHE RIVER NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed.
(Addendum A1.08)
CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed.
(Addendum A1.08) CANEY CREEK WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. CASEY JONES WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CEDAR CREEK WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. CHEROKEE WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013(only on that part of the area in bear zone 2).
Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013(only that part of the area in zone 1).
Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA DEER RESEARCH AREA
Archery/Firearms (both units): Closed. COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEQUEEN LAKE WMA
Archery (all open units): Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader (firearms units only): Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (firearms units only) (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (firearms units only): Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
DR. LESTER SITZES, III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun: Oct. 26-30, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ETHEL WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FELSENTHAL NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FT. CHAFFEE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FOUSHEE CAVE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FRIERSON WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GALLA CREEK WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-10, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GENE RUSH WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. GUM FLATS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HALL CREEK BARRENS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Nov. 2-6, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Dec. 7-11, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Archery: Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Nov. 16-20, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Dec. 7-11, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
HOLLA BEND NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOPE UPLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Firearms: Closed.
J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
JIM KRESS WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
JONES POINT WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. KINGSLAND PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
LAKE GREESON WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LAKE OVERCUP WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. LEE COUNTY WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LITTLE RIVER WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
LONGVIEW SALINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. MAUMELLE RIVER WMA
Archery: Oct 1-31 and Nov. 1-30, 2013(deer permit holders only. Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. MCILROY/MADISON COUNTY WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Nov. 2-6, 2013 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Dec. 7-11, 2013 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. MORO BIG PINE NAT URAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. MUDDY CREEK WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. NORFORK LAKE WMA
Archery (all units): Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward Point, Bennett's
Bayou and Fulton County Units Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward
Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward Point, Bennett's
Bayou and Fulton County Units Nov. 9-17, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
OVERFLOW NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZAN WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZARK LAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PINEY CREEKS WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. POND CREEK NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PROVO WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
RAINEY WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. RING SLOUGH WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. RIVER BEND WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
SCOTT HENDERSON GULF MOUNTAIN WMA Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-23, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit. Modern Gun: Nov. 9-13, 2013 (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SPRING BANK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SYLAMORE WMA
North Unit
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 9-17 and Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
South Unit
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit. Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit. Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Archery: Nov. 30-Dec. 8, 2013 (closed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service property on
Trusten Holder WMA). Statewide limit.
Firearms: Closed. U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WEDINGTON WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITEHALL WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITE RIVER NWR
Archery/Firearms: All Units closed. WHITE ROCK WMA
Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit.
(Addendum A1.08)
W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WINONA WMA
Archery: Oct 1-Nov. 30, 2013. Statewide limit.
Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-27, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 2-3, 2013. Statewide limit.
Modern Gun: Nov. 4-30, 2013. Statewide limit. WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
C1.03 ALLIGATOR SEASONS AND LIMITS ON WMAs
All WMAs are closed.
EXCEPTION:
On Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc, Sulphur River and designated portions of Trusten
Holder WMAs alligators may be hunted Sept. 20-23 and Sept. 27-30, 2013 by permit only.
LIMIT:
Individual seasonal limit of one alligator.
C1.04 WILD TURKEY SEASONS AND LIMITS ON WMAs
In compliance with Code 01.00C Legal Turkey.
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. BAYOU METO WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkey. BEARCAT HOLLOW WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 20-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BELL SLOUGH WMA
Firearms (permit hunt): See Camp Robinson WMA (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
BIG CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. BIG LAKE NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG LAKE WMA
Firearms(youthpermithunt):April12-13,2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07
and Addendum C1.16).
BIG TIMBER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms:April19-May4,2014. Two legal turkeys (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16 ).
BLEVINS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BUCK ISLAND WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkey. BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. CACHE RIVER NWR
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014 in hunt units 1 and 3. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014 in hunt unit 1. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014 in hunt unit 3. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): See Rex Hancock Black Swamp WMA for hunt unit 2 dates and limits (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Firearms (permit hunt) (includes Bell Slough WMA): April 21-23, April 28-30
and May 5-7, 2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16). CANEY CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. CASEY JONES WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms:April19-May4,2014. Two legal turkeys (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16 ).
CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. CEDAR CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. CHEROKEE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms:April19-May4,2014. Two legal turkeys (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16 ).
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Archery: April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, April 26-28 and May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. DARDANELLE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. DEQUEEN LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
DR. LESTER SITZES, III BOIS D'ARC WMA Archery: April 28-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. Firearms: (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 25-27, 2014. One legal turkey. (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Wiley Cox Field Trial Area is closed to hunting. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ETHEL WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. FELSENTHAL NWR
Archery: Other than during permit hunts, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 22-May 4, 2014. Closed during turkey gun permit hunts. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
FORT CHAFFEE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. FOUSHEE CAVE NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA AND DEER RESEARCH AREA
East Unit
Archery: April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, April 26-28, May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
West Unit
Archery/Firearms: Closed. FRIERSON WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GALLA CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: Closed.
GENE RUSH WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. GUM FLATS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HALL CREEK BARRENS NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, April 25-27, and May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys. Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey. HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOLLA BEND NWR
Archery: April 21-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 19-20, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey. Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 26-28, 2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
HOPE UPLAND WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): See Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA. HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. JIM KRESS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
JONES POINT WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. KINGSLAND PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
LAKE GREESON WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LAKE OVERCUP WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LEE COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LITTLE RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. LONGVIEW SALINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms : April 19-May 4, 2014.
One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey. Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 26-28, 2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey. Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 25-27, 2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. MUDDY CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. NORFORK LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. OVERFLOW NWR
Archery/Crossbow: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: Closed. OZAN WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. OZARK LAKE WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. PINEY CREEKS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. POISON SPRINGS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. POND CREEK NWR
Archery: Other than during permit hunt, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 21-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-20, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Firearms: (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. PROVO WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. RAINEY WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt) (includes Cache River NWR Unit 2 lands within an
area bounded by U.S. Highway 64 on north, Arkansas Highway 17 on east,
Arkansas Highway 38 on south and Arkansas Highway 33 on west): April 12-13, 2014 . One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-20 and April 26-27, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt) (includes Hope Upland WMA): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
RING SLOUGH WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. RIVER BEND WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. SCOTT HENDERSON GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: April 22-24 and April 28-May 1, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21, April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Firearms (permit hunts): April 19-21, April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. SPRING BANK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 25-27, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. SYLAMORE WMA
North and South Units
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms(permithunt):April19-21,2014. One legal turkey (Code 21.07 and
Addendum C1.16).
Firearms: April 24-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16)
WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
WEDINGTON WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. One legal turkey. WHITEHALL WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms: April 19-27, 2014. One legal turkey. WHITE RIVER NWR
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014 (both units). Two legal turkeys. WHITE ROCK WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Firearms (youth permit hunt): April 12-13, 2014. One legal turkey.
Firearms (permit hunt): April 19-21 and April 25-27, 2014. One legal turkey
(Code 21.07 and Addendum C1.16).
WINONA WMA
Firearms (youth hunt): April 12-13, 2014. Two legal turkeys.
Firearms: April 19-May 4, 2014. Two legal turkeys. WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
C1.05 QUAIL SEASON AND LIMITS ON WMAs Nov. 1, 2013-Feb. 2, 2014. EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: Daily limit six, possession limit 12.
C1.06 RABBIT SEASON AND LIMITS ON WMAs Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: Daily limit eight, possession limit 16.
C1.07 SQUIRREL SEASON AND LIMITS ON WMAs May 15, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014 and May 15, 2014-Feb. 28, 2015. EXCEPTIONS:
C1.09 FURBEARER SEASON AND LIMITS ON WMAs
LIMIT: Daily limit two, possession unlimited.
EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: Daily limit two, possession unlimited.
EXCEPTIONS:
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit two, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: July 1- Feb. 28 daily limit four, possession unlimited. March 1-31 daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
Badger, Spotted Skunk (Civet Cat) and Weasel Hunting: Closed.
Sunrise, Nov. 9, 2013-Sunset, Feb. 28, 2014.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited.
LIMIT: Daily limit unlimited, possession unlimited. EXCEPTIONS:
C1.10 CROW SEASON AND LIMITS ON WMAs All WMAs: Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 21, 2014. Thursdays-Mondays only. EXCEPTIONS:
C1.12 HUNTING WATERFOWL OR TRESPASSING PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN ON
CERTAIN WMAS AND LAKES
C1.13 DEER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ON CERTAIN WMAS
C1.14 BUCK DEER RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WMAS
C1.15 ELK SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS
Oct. 7-11 and Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2013on Bearcat Hollow, Buffalo National
River and Gene Rush WMAs.
LIMIT: Individual annual limit of one elk.
CHAPTER E1.00 - ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
E1.01 DEER ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
Zone 1 - Northwestern Arkansas. From northwestern corner of Arkansas; south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Highway 62; east on U.S. Highway 62 to Arkansas Highway 16 at Fayetteville; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Kings River; north on Kings River to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri state line to the northwestern corner of Arkansas.
Zone 1A - Southwestern portion of northwestern Arkansas. From Arkansas-Oklahoma state line and U.S. Highway 62; south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line toI-540; east on I-540 to I-40; east on I-40 to U.S. Highway71; north on U.S. Highway 71 to Forest Service Road 1564B near Winslow; east on Forest Service Road 1575A to Forest Service Road 1580A near Brannon; east on Forest Service Road 1580A to Arkansas Highway 295; north on Arkansas Highway 295 to Arkansas Highway16; west on Arkansas Highway 16 to U.S. Highway 62 at Fayetteville; west on U.S. Highway 62 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.
Zone 2 - Western half of north-central Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas-Missouri state line and Kings River; south on Kings River to Arkansas Highway 16; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Arkansas Highway 21 near Fallsville; north on Arkansas Highway 21 to Arkansas Highway 16 near Swain; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Arkansas Highway 27 near Tilly; north on Arkansas Highway 27 to Arkansas Highway 254; east on Arkansas Highway 254 to U.S. Highway 65 at Dennard; north on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas Highway 66 at Leslie; east on Arkansas Highway 66 to Arkansas Highway 58 at Mountain View; east on Arkansas Highway 58 to the White River; north on the White River to U.S. Highway 62; west on U.S. Highway 62 to Arkansas Highway 14 at Yellville; west on Arkansas Highway 14 to U.S. Highway 65; north on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on Arkansas-Missouri state line to Kings River.
Zone 3 - Eastern half of north-central Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas-Missouri state line and U.S. Highway 65; south on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas Highway 14; east on Arkansas Highway 14 to U.S. Highway 62 at Yellville; east on U.S. Highway 62 to White River; south on White River to Black River; north on Black River to Current River; north on Current River to Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on Arkansas-Missouri state line to western edge of Bull Shoals Lake.
Zone 4 (section 1) - Western portion of northeastern Arkansas. From intersection of Current River and Arkansas-Missouri state line; south on Current River to Black River; south on Black River to White River; south on White River to Arkansas Highway 14; east on Arkansas Highway 14 to Arkansas Highway 17; south on Arkansas Highway 17 to Arkansas Highway 14; east on Arkansas Highway 14 to Arkansas Highway 145; south on Arkansas Highway 145 to Arkansas Highway 37; south on Arkansas Highway 37 to Arkansas Highway 42; east on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 1 near Cherry Valley; north on Arkansas Highway 1 to U.S. Highway 63; north on U.S. Highway 63 to Arkansas Highway 228; east on Arkansas Highway 228 to U.S. Highway 412; east on U.S. Highway 412 to Arkansas Highway 141; north on Arkansas Highway 141 to U.S. Highway 62; east on U.S. Highway 62 to Arkansas Highway 139; north on Arkansas Highway 139 to Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on Arkansas-Missouri state line to Current River.
Zone 4A (section 1) - Western portion of east-central Arkansas. From intersection of I-40 and U.S. Highway 49 near Brinkley; south on U.S. Highway 49 to Arkansas Highway 39; south on Arkansas Highway 39 to Arkansas Highway 316; east on Arkansas Highway 316 to Arkansas Highway 318; east on Arkansas Highway 318 to Arkansas Highway 20; east on Arkansas Highway 20 to Phillips County Road 422 at Modoc; east on Phillips County Road 422 to the Mississippi River Levee; north on the Mississippi River Levee to U.S. Highway 49; north on U.S. Highway 49 to Arkansas Highway 1 at Walnut Corner; north on Arkansas Highway 1 to I-40 at Forrest City; west on I-40 to U.S. Highway 49 near Brinkley.
Zone 4 (section 2) - Eastern portion of northeastern Arkansas. From U.S. Highway 62 and the St. Francis River at the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on U.S. Highway 62 to U.S. Highway 49; south on U.S. Highway 49 to Arkansas Highway 1 near Jonesboro; south on Arkansas Highway 1 to Arkansas Highway 163; south on Arkansas Highway 163 to Arkansas Highway 42; east on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 77 near Turrell; south on Arkansas Highway 77 to Old River Road; east on Old River Road to Island 40 Road; east on Island 40 Road to Mississippi River Levee; north on the Mississippi River Levee to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri state line to the St. Francis River; on the St. Francis River to U.S. Highway 62.
Zone 4A (section 2) - Eastern portion of east-central Arkansas. From intersection of I-40 and the Mississippi River Levee at West Memphis; south on the Mississippi River Levee to Arkansas Highway 131 at Seyppel; north on Arkansas Highway 131 to Arkansas Highway 147; south on Arkansas Highway 147 to Arkansas Highway 38; west on Arkansas Highway 38 to St. Francis County Road 619; south on St. Francis County Road 619 to Crittenden County Road 47; south on Crittenden County Road 47 to Arkansas Highway 147; north on Arkansas Highway 147 to Crittenden County Road 285; south on Crittenden County Road 285 to the Mississippi River Levee; south on the Mississippi River Levee to its end near the St. Francis River; on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; north on the St. Francis River to I-40 near Madison; east on I-40 to the Mississippi River Levee at West Memphis.
Zone 4B (section 1) - Western portion of central-northeastern Arkansas. From U.S. Highway 49 and Arkansas Highway 42 near Hickory Ridge; south on U.S. Highway 49 to I-40 near Brinkley; east on I-40 to Arkansas Highway 1 near Forrest City; north on Arkansas Highway 1 to Arkansas Highway 42 near Cherry Valley; west on Arkansas Highway 42 to U.S. Highway 49.
Zone 4B (section 2) - Eastern portion of central-northeastern Arkansas. From Arkansas highways 42 and 163 near Birdeye; south on Arkansas Highway 163 to U.S. Highway 64; east on U.S. Highway 64 to St. Francis River Levee; south on the St. Francis River Levee to I-40; east on I-40 to the Mississippi River Levee; north on Mississippi River Levee to Island 40 Road; west on Island 40 Road to Old River Road; west on Old River Road to Arkansas Highway 77; north on Arkansas Highway 77 to Arkansas Highway 42 near Turrell; west on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 163 near Birdeye.
Zone 5 - Northern portion of Crowley's Ridge. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 1 and Arkansas Highway 42 near Cherry Valley; north on Arkansas Highway 1 to U.S. Highway 49 at Jonesboro; north on U.S. Highway 49 to U.S. Highway 62; north on U.S. Highway 62 to St. Francis River; north on St. Francis River to Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on Arkansas-Missouri state line to Arkansas Highway 139; south on Arkansas Highway 139 to Arkansas Highway 141; south on Arkansas Highway 141 to U.S. Highway 412; west on U.S. Highway 412 to Arkansas Highway 228; west on Arkansas Highway 228 to U.S. Highway 63; south on U.S. Highway 63 to Arkansas Highway 1 at Jonesboro; south on Arkansas Highway 1 to Arkansas Highway 163; south on Arkansas Highway 163 to Arkansas Highway 42; west on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 1 near Cherry Valley.
Zone 5A - Southern portion of Crowley's Ridge. From I-40 and Arkansas Highway 1 at Forrest City; south on Arkansas Highway 1 to U.S. Highway 49 at Walnut Corner; south on U.S. Highway 49 to Mississippi River Levee; north on Mississippi River Levee to FDR 1901 (low road); north on FDR 1901 to St. Francis National Forest boundary; north and east on St. Francis National Forest boundary to Mississippi River; north on Mississippi River to St. Francis River; north on St. Francis River to I-40 near Madison; west on I-40 to Arkansas Highway 1 at Forrest City.
Zone 5B (section 1) - Central portion of Crowley's Ridge. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 42 and Arkansas Highway 1 near Cherry Valley; south on Arkansas Highway 1 to I-40 near Forrest City; east on I-40 to St. Francis River Levee; north on St. Francis River Levee to U.S. Highway 64; west on U.S. Highway 64 to Arkansas Highway 163; north on Arkansas Highway 163 to Arkansas Highway 42 near Birdeye, west on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 1.
Zone 6 - South-central portion of northwestern Arkansas. From I-40 and U.S. Highway 71; north on U.S. Highway 71 to Forest Service Road 1564B near Winslow; east on Forest Service Road 1564B to Forest Service Road 1575 A; north on Forest Service Road 1575A to Forest Service Road 1580A near Brannon; east on Forest Service Road 1580 A to Arkansas Highway 295; north on Arkansas Highway 295 to Arkansas Highway 16; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Arkansas Highway 254 near Tilly; east on Arkansas Highway 254 to U.S. Highway 65 near Dennard; south on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas Highway 95 near Clinton; south on Arkansas Highway 95 to Arkansas Highway 124; west on Arkansas Highway 124 to Arkansas Highway 105; north on Arkansas Highway 105 to Arkansas
Highway 27; south on Arkansas Highway 27 to Arkansas Highway 164; west on Arkansas Highway 164 to Arkansas Highway 123; south on Arkansas Highway 123 to U.S. Highway 64 near Lamar; east on U.S. Highway 64 to I-40; west to intersection of I-40 and U.S. Highway 71.
Zone 6A -Southeastern portion of northwestern Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 16 and U.S. Highway 65 at Clinton; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Arkansas Highway 92 at Greers Ferry; east on Arkansas Highway 92 to Arkansas Highway 25 at Drasco; north on Arkansas Highway 25 to Arkansas Highway 87 at Concord; south on Arkansas Highway 87 to U.S. Highway 167 near Pleasant Plains; north on U.S. Highway 167 to White River at Batesville; north on White River to Arkansas Highway 58 near Guion; west on Arkansas Highway 58 to Arkansas Highway 14; west on Arkansas Highway 14 to Arkansas Highway 66 at Mountain View; west on Arkansas Highway 66 to U.S. Highway 65 at Leslie; south on U.S. Highway 65 to Clinton. Zone 7 - Western portion of Arkansas River Valley. From intersection of I-540 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north to I-540 to I-40; east on I-40 to Arkansas Highway 9 at Morrilton; south on Arkansas Highway 9 to Arkansas Highway 10 at Perry; west on Arkansas Highway 10 to Arkansas Highway 23 at Booneville; south on Arkansas Highway 23 to U.S. Highway 71; north on U.S. Highway 71 to Arkansas Highway 96; west on Arkansas Highway 96 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north on Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to I-540.
Zone 8 - Northern portion of central Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 16 and U.S. Highway 65 at Clinton; south on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas Highway 92 at Bee Branch; east on Arkansas Highway 92 to Arkansas Highway 225; south on Arkansas Highway 225 to Arkansas Highway 107; south on Arkansas Highway 107 to Arkansas Highway 36 near Naylor; west on Arkansas Highway 36 to U.S. Highway 64; west on U.S. Highway 64 to U.S. Highway 65B; south on U.S. Highway 65B to Arkansas Highway 60; west on Arkansas Highway 60 to Arkansas Highway 9; north on Arkansas Highway 9 to I-40 near Morrilton; west on I-40 to U.S. Highway 64 at Lamar; west on U.S. Highway 64 to Arkansas Highway 123; north on Arkansas Highway 123 to Arkansas Highway 164; east on Arkansas Highway 164 to Arkansas Highway 27; north on Arkansas Highway 27 to Arkansas Highway 105; south on Arkansas Highway 105 to Arkansas Highway 124 at Jerusalem; east on Arkansas Highway 124 to Arkansas Highway 95 near Cleveland; north on Arkansas Highway 95 to Arkansas Highway 16 at Clinton.
Zone 8A - Northern portion of central Arkansas. From U.S. Highway 167 and White River at Batesville; south on White River to Arkansas Highway 14 at Newport; east on Arkansas Highway 14 to U.S. Highway 67; south on U.S. Highway 67 to Arkansas Highway 36; west on Arkansas Highway 36 to Arkansas Highway 305; south on Arkansas Highway 305 to Arkansas Highway 31 at Floyd; north on Arkansas Highway 31 to Arkansas Highway 5; south on Arkansas Highway 5 to Arkansas Highway 310; west on Arkansas Highway 310 to Arkansas Highway 36; west on Arkansas Highway 36 to Arkansas Highway 107; north on Arkansas Highway 107 to Arkansas Highway 225; north on Arkansas Highway 225 to Arkansas Highway 92; west on Arkansas Highway 92 to U.S. Highway 65 at Bee Branch; north on U.S. Highway 65 to Arkansas Highway 16 at Clinton; east on Arkansas Highway 16 to Arkansas Highway 92 at Greers Ferry; east on Arkansas Highway 92 to Arkansas Highway 25; north on Arkansas Highway 25 to Arkansas Highway 87 at Concord; south on Arkansas Highway 87 to U.S. Highway 167 near Pleasant Plains; north on U.S. Highway 167 to White River at Batesville.
Zone 9 - East-central Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 67 near Newport; south on U.S. Highway 67 to I-40 in North Little Rock; west on I-40 to I-30; west on I-30 to Arkansas River; south on Arkansas River to U.S. Highway 79B; north on U.S. Highway 79B to U.S. Highway 79; north on U.S. Highway 79 to Arkansas Highway 152; east on Arkansas Highway 152 to U.S. Highway 165; south on U.S. Highway 165 to Arkansas River; northeast on Arkansas River to confluence with Arkansas Post Canal; east on Arkansas Post Canal to confluence with White River; southeast on Arkansas-Desha county line, following White River to Missouri-Pacific railroad; northeast on Missouri-Pacific railroad to intersection of western line of Section 9, T8S, R1W; north on western line of Section 9 to southwestern corner of Section 4, T8S, R1W; north along western line of Section 4 to north line of T8S, R1W; east along north line of T8S, R1W to intersection of Missouri-Pacific railroad; northeast on Missouri-Pacific railroad to intersection of Mississippi River Levee south of Snow Lake; northeast on Mississippi River Levee to Phillips County Road 422; west on Phillips County Road 422 to Arkansas Highway 20 at Modoc; west on Arkansas Highway 20 to Arkansas Highway 318; west on Arkansas Highway 318 to Arkansas Highway 316; west on Arkansas Highway 316 to Arkansas Highway 39 at Turner; north on Arkansas Highway 39 to U.S. Highway 49; north on U.S. Highway 49 to Arkansas Highway 42 at Hickory Ridge; west on Arkansas Highway 42 to Arkansas Highway 37; north on Arkansas Highway 37 to Arkansas Highway 145; north on Arkansas Highway 145 to Arkansas Highway 14 to Arkansas Highway 17; north on Arkansas Highway 17 to Arkansas Highway 14; west on Arkansas Highway 14 to White River; west on Arkansas Highway 14 to U.S. Highway 67 near Newport.
Zone 10 - Central Arkansas River Valley. From intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Arkansas Highway 36; west on Arkansas Highway 36 to Arkansas Highway 305; south on Arkansas Highway 305 to Arkansas Highway 31 at Floyd; north on Arkansas Highway 31 to Arkansas Highway 5; south on Arkansas Highway 5 to Arkansas Highway 310; west on Arkansas Highway 310 to Arkansas Highway 36; west on Arkansas Highway 36 to U.S. Highway 64; west on U.S. Highway 64 to U.S. Highway 65B; south on U.S. Highway 65B to Arkansas Highway 60; west on Arkansas Highway 60 to Arkansas Highway 9; south on Arkansas Highway 9 to Arkansas Highway 10 at Williams Junction; east on Arkansas Highway 10 to I-430; west on I-430 to I-30; east on I-30 to I-40; east on I-40 to U.S. Highway 67; north on U.S. Highway 67 to Arkansas Highway 36.
Zone 11 - West-central Arkansas. From intersection of Arkansas Highway 9 and Arkansas Highway 10 at Perry; west on Arkansas Highway 10 to Arkansas Highway 23 at Booneville; south on Arkansas Highway 23 to U.S. Highway 71; north on U.S. Highway 71 to Arkansas Highway 96; west on Arkansas Highway 96 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; south along Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to Arkansas Highway 8; east on Arkansas Highway 8 to junction of U.S. Highway 71; south on U.S. Highway 71 to Arkansas Highway 246; east on Arkansas Highway 246 to Arkansas Highway 84 at Athens; east on Arkansas Highway 84 to U.S. Highway 70 at Salem; east on U.S. Highway 70 to Arkansas Highway 227; north on Arkansas Highway 227 to U.S. Highway 270; east on U.S. Highway 270 to Arkansas Highway 227; north on Arkansas Highway 227 to Arkansas Highway 192; east on Arkansas Highway 192 to Arkansas Highway 7; north on Arkansas Highway 7 to Forest Service Access Road 2; east on Forest Service Access Road 2 to Forest Service Access Road 46; east on Forest Service Access Road 46 to Weyerhaeuser Road 24330; south on Weyerhaeuser Road 24330 to Weyerhaeuser Road 24000; east on Weyerhaeuser Road 24000 to Arkansas Highway 9; north on Arkansas Highway 9 to Arkansas Highway 10 at Perry.
Zone 12 - Central and south-central Arkansas. From intersection of I-30 and Arkansas River; west on I-30 to Arkansas Highway 51; south on Arkansas Highway 51 to Arkansas Highway 26; west on Arkansas Highway 26 to Arkansas Highway 27 at Murfreesboro; south on Arkansas Highway 27 to Arkansas Highway 355 at Mineral Springs; south on Arkansas Highway 355 to Arkansas Highway 32 at Saratoga; west on Arkansas Highway 32 to Millwood Dam at Little River; downstream on Little River to Red River; downstream on Red River to I-30; east on I-30 to Arkansas Highway 29; south on Arkansas Highway 29 to Arkansas-Louisiana state line; east on Arkansas-Louisiana state line to Bayou Bartholomew; north on Bayou Bartholomew to U.S. Highway 79B; north on U.S. Highway 79B to Arkansas River; north on Arkansas River to U.S. Interstate I-30.
Zone 13 - Northwestern part of south-central Arkansas. From intersection of I-30 and U.S. Highway 70; west on I-30 to Arkansas Highway 51; south on Arkansas Highway 51 to Arkansas Highway 26; west on 26 to U.S. Highway 278 at Center Point; west on U.S. Highway 278 to U.S. Highway 70 at Dierks; west on U.S. Highway 70 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north on Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to Arkansas Highway 8; east on Arkansas Highway 8 to U.S. Highway 71; south on U.S. Highway 71 to Arkansas Highway 246; east on Arkansas Highway 246 to Arkansas Highway 84 at Athens; east on Arkansas Highway 84 to U.S. Highway 70 at Salem; east on U.S. Highway 70 to Arkansas Highway 227; north on Arkansas Highway 227 to U.S. Highway 270 ; east on U.S. Highway 270 to Arkansas Highway 227; north on Arkansas Highway 227 to Arkansas Highway 192; east on Arkansas 192 to Arkansas Highway 7; north on Arkansas Highway 7 to Forest Service Access Road 2; east on Forest Service Access Road 2 to Forest Service Access Road 46; east on Forest Service Access Road 46 to Weyerhaeuser Road 24330; south on Weyerhaeuser Road 24330 to Weyerhaeuser Road 24000; east on Weyhaeuser Road 24000 to Arkansas Highway 9; north on Arkansas Highway 9 to Arkansas Highway 10 at Williams Junction; east on Arkansas Highway 10 to I-430; south on I-430 to I-30; southwest on I-30 to U.S. Highway 70.
Zone 14 - Southwestern Arkansas. From intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; east on U.S. Highway 70 to U.S. Highway 278 at Dierks; east on U.S. Highway 278 to Arkansas Highway 26; east on Arkansas Highway 26 to Arkansas Highway 27; south on Arkansas Highway 27 to Arkansas Highway 355 at Mineral Springs; south on Arkansas Highway 355 to Arkansas Highway 32 at Saratoga; west on Arkansas Highway 32 to Millwood Dam at Little River; downstream on Little River to Red River; west on Red River to U.S. Highway 71; north on Highway 71 to Arkansas Highway 32 near Ashdown; west on Arkansas Highway 32 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north on Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Highway 70.
Zone 15 - Southwestern part of south-central Arkansas. From I-30 and Arkansas Highway 29 at Hope; south on Arkansas Highway 29 to Arkansas-Louisiana state line; west on Arkansas-Louisiana state line to intersection of Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas state lines; north along Arkansas-Texas state line to Red River; west on Red River to intersection of Arkansas-Texas-Oklahoma state lines; north along Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to Arkansas Highway 32; east on Arkansas Highway 32 to U.S. Highway 71 near Ashdown; south on U.S. Highway 71 to Red River; east on Red River to I-30 near Fulton; east on I-30 to Arkansas Highway 29 at Hope.
Zone 16 - Southeastern Arkansas. From Arkansas River and U.S. Highway 79B; north on U.S. Highway 79B to U.S. Highway 79; north on U.S. Highway 79 to Arkansas Highway 152; east on Arkansas Highway 152 to U.S. Highway 165; south on U.S Highway 165 to the Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee; south on the Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee to Gould Road; west on Gould Road to Arkansas Highway 1; south on Arkansas Highway 1 to Arkansas Highway 138; west on Arkansas Highway 138 to Bayou Bartholomew; north along Bayou Bartholomew to U.S. Highway 79B; north on U.S. Highway 79B to the Arkansas River.
Zone 16A - Southern portion of southeastern Arkansas. From Mississippi River Levee and Arkansas-Louisiana state line; west along Arkansas-Louisiana state line to Bayou Bartholomew; north along Bayou Bartholomew to Arkansas Highway 138; east on Arkansas Highway 138 to Arkansas Highway 1; north on Arkansas Highway 1 to Gould Road; east on Gould Road to Mississippi River Levee; south on Mississippi River Levee to Arkansas-Louisiana state line.
Zone 17 - Arkansas land within Mississippi River Levee. Arkansas land between Arkansas-Tennessee state line, Arkansas-Mississippi state line and Mississippi River Levee and other lands described: From Mississippi River Levee and Arkansas-Missouri state line, south on Mississippi River Levee to Arkansas Highway 131 at Seyppel; north on Arkansas Highway 131 to Arkansas Highway 147; south on Arkansas Highway 147 to Arkansas Highway 38; west on Arkansas Highway 38 to St. Francis County Road 619; south on St. Francis County Road 619 to Crittenden County Road 47; south on Crittenden County Road 47 to Arkansas Highway 147; north on Arkansas Highway 147 to Crittenden County Road 285; south on Crittenden County Road 285 to Mississippi River Levee; south on Mississippi River Levee to its end near the St. Francis River; on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; along the St. Francis River to the Mississippi River to the southeastern boundary of St. Francis National Forest; west and south along St. Francis National Forest boundary to intersection of FDR 1901 (low road); south along FDR 1901 to Mississippi River Levee in Helena; south on Mississippi River Levee to Missouri-Pacific railroad south of Snow Lake; south and west along the Missouri-Pacific railroad to intersection of north line of Section 1, T8S, R1W; west along Township line to northwestern corner of Section 4, T8S, R1W; south along western line of Section 4, T8S, R1W to north line of Section 9, T8S, R1W; south along western line of Section 9, T8S, R1W to Missouri-Pacific railroad; south and west along Missouri-Pacific railroad to White River; northwest on Arkansas-Desha county line, following White River to Arkansas Post Canal; west along Arkansas Post Canal to Arkansas River; southwest on Arkansas River to U.S. Highway 165 at Pendleton Bridge; south on U.S. Highway 165 to Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee; south on Arkansas-Mississippi River Levee to Arkansas-Louisiana state line.
E1.10 Public Land Elk Zone Description
Zone 1 - The portion of the Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area that lies between: downstream (east) of the Highway 74 bridge at the Ponca access to the Highway 123 bridge upstream (west) from the Carver access.
Check with the National Park Service for no hunting zones established within the boundary of the Buffalo National River.
Zone 2 - Includes all portions of Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area excluding the Richland Valley Sonny Varnell Elk Conservation Area located in the Richland Valley bottoms. Also includes the portions of the Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area that lies between the Highway 123 bridge at the Carver access downstream (east) to Searcy County Rd 14 upstream (west) from the Woolum access. Check with the National Park Service for no hunting zones established within the boundary within the Buffalo National River.
Zone 3 - Includes the Richland Valley Sonny Varnell Elk Conservation Area and the portion of the Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area that lies between: downstream (east) from where Searcy County Road 14 crosses at the Woolum access to the Arkansas Highway 65 bridge. Check with the National Park Service for no hunting zones established within the boundary of the Buffalo National River.
Zone 4 - Bearcat Hollow Wildlife Management Area located in the boundary of the Ozark National Forest as established by the United States Forest Service (USFS). Check with the USFS for no hunting zones established within the boundary of the Bearcat Hollow WMA.
F1.01 COMMERCIAL WILDLIFE HUNTING RESORT REQUIREMENTS
F1.02 GAME BIRD SHOOTING RESORT REQUIREMENTS
Any person in possession of game birds harvested from a game bird shooting resort shall have on his person written information stating the name and address of the hunter who harvested the game birds, the number, species and harvest date of the game birds, and the name and address of the resort.
F1.03 WILDLIFE BREEDER/DEALER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
All wildlife possessed under a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit in Arkansas shall be maintained in a permanent enclosure, pen, or cage strong enough to prevent escape of the wildlife and protect them from injury. All wildlife shall be maintained in humane and healthy conditions. Birds must be kept in buildings or covered pens that prevent escape and that do not allow entry of wild birds. Enclosures shall be kept in good repair at all times and gates shall be securely fastened with latches or locks. Enclosures, pens or cages considered unsafe by Commission personnel must be repaired or reconstructed within 10 days or as specified by the Commission.
F1.07 FALCONRY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
EXCEPTION:
Apprentice Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements:
General Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements:
Master Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements: Master Class falconers must have practiced falconry with their own raptors(s) at the General Falconer level for at least 5 years.
Falconry Eagle Permit Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements.
Master Class falconer has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the following requirements.
Eligibility Requirements to obtain falconry permit for individuals with falconry experience who are new residents in the United States.
Eligibility Requirements to obtain falconry permit for individuals with falconry experience who are Not U. S. Residents.
EXCEPTION:
Additional Requirements regarding falconry permits including Reinstatement of lapsed falconry permit and residency requirements.
EXCEPTION:
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding facilities and care.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding take and possession of raptors from the wild.
EXECEPTION:
EXCEPTION:
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding possession of raptors bred in captivity.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding possession of raptors transferred from migratory bird rehabilitators.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding record keeping.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding theft of a falconry bird.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Selling or Trading Raptors held under a Falconry Permit.
EXCEPTION:
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Take of Prey by Falconry Raptors.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Release of Falconry Birds into the Wild and Falconry Training Techniques.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding migratory bird feather and carcass possession.
EXCPETIONS:
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Raptors Injured Due to a Falconer's Trapping Efforts.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding assistance in the rehabilitation of raptors to prepare them for release according to the following requirements.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Use of Falconry Raptors in Abatement and Education Activities.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for falconers holding a permit issued by another state to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Non-resident falconers hunting and taking raptors in Arkansas.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding taking falconry raptors to another country for use in falconry activities.
Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding facility inspection and permit revocation.
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Fisheries Management Division
April 18, 2013
Subject: Adoption of 2013 Fishing Regulation Clarifications
Submitted by: Mark Oliver Chief
The Fisheries Division recommends the attached fishing regulation changes. The following pages include the recommended Code Book language to be adopted for trout permit requirements and turtle harvest restrictions. During the code book revision "waters of the state" was inadvertently deleted from the trout permit requirements. A clarification is needed for turtle harvest restrictions, which includes adding portions of Randolph County. This change should have been included in the fisheries regulation package the Commission approved last August. A Minute Order is attached for approval. All approved changes would go into effect April 18, 2013.
Mark Oliver, Chief Fisheries Division
SUMMARY FOR COMMITTEE ITEM 2013 Fishing Regulations Clarifications - Second Reading Summary
Committee: Regulations Committee
Date: April 17, 2013
Title: 2013 Fishing Regulations Clarifications - Second
Reading for Approval
Explanation: The Fisheries Division recommends the attached fishing regulation changes. The following pages include the recommended Code Book language to be adopted for trout permit requirements and turtle harvest restrictions. During the code book revision "waters of the state" was inadvertently deleted from the trout permit requirements. A clarification is needed for turtle harvest restrictions, which includes adding portions of Randolph County. This change should have been included in the fisheries regulation package the Commission approved last August. A Minute Order is attached for approval. All approved changes would go into effect April 18, 2013.
Prepared by: Mark Oliver
Chief of Fisheries
2013 Fisheries Regulation Clarifications
27.01 TROUT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
It is unlawful for persons 16 or older to keep trout from waters of the state or to fish without a valid trout permit on the following waters: the Beaver Lake Tailwater from Beaver Dam to the boundary signs at Houseman Access; the Lake Greeson Tailwater, from Narrows Dam to Muddy Fork Road (low-water bridge); the Little Red River, from Greers Ferry Dam to the Arkansas Highway 305 bridge; the North Fork of the White River downstream of Norfork Dam; and the White River, from Bull Shoals Dam to the Arkansas Highway 58 bridge at Guion.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
34.04 COMMERCIAL AQUATIC TURTLE HARVEST RESTRICTIONS
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Class 1
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