002.00.08 Ark. Code R. 009
AMENDMENT NO. 35
Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Arkansas.
That the following shall be an amendment to the Constitution:
The fees, monies or funds arising from all sources by the operation and transaction of the said Commission and from the application and administration of the laws and regulations pertaining to birds, game, fish and wildlife resources of the State and the sale of property used for said purposes shall be expended by the Commission for the control, management, restoration, conservation and regulation of the birds, fish and wildlife resources of the State, including the purchases of other acquisitions of property for said purposes and for the administration of the laws pertaining thereto and for no other purposes. All monies shall be deposited in the Game Protection Fund with the State Treasurer and such monies as are necessary including an emergency fund shall be appropriated by the Legislature at each legislative session for the use of the Game and Fish Commission as hereto set forth. No monies other than those credited to the Game Protection Fund can be appropriated.
All money to the credit of or that should be credited to the present Game Protection Fund shall be credited to the new Game Protection Fund and any appropriation made by the Legislature out of the Game Protection Fund shall be construed to be for the use of the new Commission and out of the new Game Protection Fund.
The books, accounts and financial affairs of the Commission shall be audited by the State Comptroller as that department deems necessary, but at least once a year.
Resident hunting and fishing licenses, each, shall be One and 50/100 Dollars annually, and shall not exceed this amount unless a higher license fee is authorized by an Act of Legislature.
The Commission shall have the exclusive power and authority to issue licenses and permits, to regulate bag limits and the manner of taking game and fish and furbearing animals, and shall have the authority to divide the State into zones, and regulate seasons and manner of taking game, and fish and furbearing animals therein, and fix penalties for violations. No rules or regulations shall apply to less than a complete zone, except temporarily in case of extreme emergency.
Said Commission shall have the power to acquire by purchase, gifts, eminent domain, or otherwise, all property necessary, useful or convenient for the use of the Commission in the exercise of any of its duties, and in the event the right of eminent domain is exercised, it shall be exercised in the same manner as now or hereafter provided for the exercise of eminent domain by the State Highway Commission. All laws now in effect shall continue in force until changed by the Commission. All contracts and agreements now in effect shall remain in force until the date of their expiration.
This amendment shall not repeal, alter or modify the provisions of any existing special laws under the terms of which a County Game Commission has been created:
The Commission shall be empowered to spend such monies as are necessary to match Federal grants under the Pittman-Robertson or similar acts for the propagation, conservation and restoration of game and fish.
The amendment shall become effective July 1, 1945. (Proposed by Initiated Petition. Voted upon at General Election November 7, 1944. For 115, 214; Against 72,797)
Special Agents and National Wildlife Refuge and National Park Service Employees who have been authorized to enforce laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, may be commissioned as Wildlife Officers by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, upon proper oath or affirmation and issuance of proper credentials, and shall have authority to make arrests, searches and seizures for violations of State game and fish laws and regulations. They shall serve without compensation in the discharge of these duties. Arkansas Wildlife Officers may be appointed as U.S. Deputy Game Wardens with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service and shall have authority as conferred upon them by that agency. They shall serve without compensation in the discharge of these duties.
AQUACULTURE SPECIES - Any species listed on the Approved Aquaculture Species List (available from the Fisheries Division) and species not listed but allowed under Unlisted or Restricted Species Possession Permits.
ADULT GOBBLER - Male turkeys having at least one of the following characteristics:
ALLIGATOR DEALER - Any person, firm or corporation engaging in the sale, purchase, barter or exchange of an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) or other crocodilian species, or any part, nest or eggs thereof in the State of Arkansas.
ALLIGATOR FARMER - Any person, firm or corporation possessing an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) or other crocodilian species, or any part, nest or eggs thereof in the State of Arkansas for the purpose of propagation production or rearing.
ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE DEALER - Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the sale or purchase of alligator snapping turtles.
ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE BREEDER - Any person, firm or corporation possessing alligator snapping turtles for the purpose of propagation, production, rearing or sale.
ANIMAL - An organism of the animal kingdom, as distinguished from the plant kingdom, including any part, product, egg or offspring thereof.
ANTLERLESS ELK - Any elk (male or female) not meeting requirements to be a legal bull elk.
AQUATIC WILDLIFE - Aquatic Snails, Aquatic Turtles, Crayfish (Crawfish, Crawdads), Fish (including Minnows), Frogs, Mussels and Salamanders.
ARKANSAS RIVER BOUNDARY (Sportfishing Only): The Arkansas Post Canal from Lock and Dam #1 to the Arkansas River and the Arkansas River from Dam #2 upstream to the Oklahoma state line including all lakes, bays and tributary streams accessible by boat from the main channel except that portion of Big Bayou Meto upstream from Hwy 11, Plum Bayou upstream from Hwy 79, Little Maumelle River upstream from Pinnacle State Park, Maumelle River upstream from Lake Maumelle Dam, Fouche LaFave upstream from Hwy 113, Palarm Creek upstream from Interstate 40, Cadron Creek upstream from the weir, Point Remove Creek upstream from Hwy 113, Petit Jean River upstream from Pontoon Boat Ramp at Hwy 154, Illinois Bayou upstream from Russellville Waterworks Dam, Big Piney and Little Piney Creeks upstream from Hwy 359, Horsehead Creek upstream from Interstate 40, Mulberry River upstream from Interstate 40, Frog Bayou upstream from Hwy 162 and Lee Creek upstream from Lee Creek Dam, and from the first non-navigable shoal for streams entering the Arkansas River along the left bank ascending from Lake Dardanelle Dam to the Oklahoma state line.
ARTIFICIAL LURE/FLY - Terminal fishing tackle made by the method of fly tying, or made entirely of rubber, wood, metal, glass, feathers, hair, synthetic fibers or plastic, with hook attached.
BAG LIMIT - The number of species allowed to be taken in a time period - 24 hours (12 o'clock midnight to 12 o'clock midnight) unless otherwise specified.
BAITFISH - Minnows (including bluntnose minnows, bullhead minnows, bullhead catfish, chubs, crayfish, dace, fatheads, common carp under 6 inches, small goldfish, shiners and stonerollers), logperch (also called sand pike or zebra minnows), shad, gar (other than alligator gar), drum, bowfin under 6 inches, skipjack herring, silversides (brook and inland), buffalo (bigmouth, smallmouth and black), river carpsucker, sculpin (banded and Ozark), bream 4 inches and under, and bream over 4 inches that are caught by hook and line.
BAITING - The direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for wildlife to, on or over any areas where hunters are attempting to take them.
BIG GAME - Alligator, bear, deer, elk and turkey.
BLACK BASS - Largemouth bass, redeye bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass.
BLOCKING OUT - The removal of the head and/or tail associated with the processing of a commercial fish. The blocked-out carcass (bullet) must be at least the minimum length required for the body of water where the commercial fish was harvested (see Code 41.12 for minimum length limits).
BONUS DEER - A harvested deer that is not included in a hunter's statewide bag limit.
BOX TYPE TURTLE TRAP - A floating trap designed to capture aquatic turtles, but does not permit capture of fish (See Code 39.04 for restrictions).
BREAM - Any species of the genus Lepomis, including bluegill, redear, warmouth and other sunfish.
BUCK - A male deer (See LEGAL BUCK definition).
BUCK DEER SEASON - Any deer season whereby no deer other than legal buck deer may be taken.
BULL ELK (legal) - Any elk having at least one antler visible above the hair line.
BUY - To purchase, barter, exchange or trade and includes any offer to purchase, barter, exchange or trade.
CAPTIVITY or HOLD CAPTIVE - The holding of living wildlife in a controlled environment that is manipulated by man for the purpose of exercising ownership, possession or control of the wildlife, and that has boundaries designed to prevent selected species from entering or leaving the controlled environment.
CARCASS - The body of a dead animal.
CASE - A container specifically designed for the purpose of housing a gun which completely encloses such gun by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied or otherwise fastened with no portion of the gun exposed.
CATCH-AND-RELEASE - The requirement that fish of a designated species must be immediately released into the water where caught.
CERVID - A member of the family Cervidae.
CHASE FOR PLEASURE - To search for, pursue or chase game animals or other wildlife with the use of dogs for recreational purposes only, with no intent of taking or attempting to take such game animals or wildlife through the possession or use of any killing device.
CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE (CWD) - Fatal disease affecting the brain of cervids that belongs to a group of diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
CHUMMING - To dislodge or deposit any substance not attached to a hook which may attract fish.
CITY, COUNTY, STATE OR FEDERALLY MAINTAINED ROAD - Any road graded or otherwise repaired by any city, county, state or federal agency in the state of Arkansas.
CLEAN - Having no meat matter or tissue attached to the carcass part.
COMPUTER ASSISTED HUNTING - The use of a computer or any other device, equipment or software to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a firearm, bow or crossbow to kill wildlife located in the state of Arkansas.
COMMERCIAL FISH - Bowfin (over 6 inches), buffalo, catfish, carp, drum, gar, paddlefish, sucker family, white amur and sturgeon.
COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN - Any person who fishes with tackle designated as commercial tackle requiring a license and/or tag issued by the Commission.
COMMERCIAL WILDLIFE PERMIT(S) - Shall be a term construed to identify each and/or all of the following permits: Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit, Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit, Resident Shell Taker and Seller Permit, Shell Buyer Permit, Non-Resident Shell Buyer Permit, Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit, Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit, Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit, Resident Fur Dealer Permit, Non-Resident Fur Dealer Permit, Special Commercial Quail Permit, Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit, Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit, Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit and Wildlife Translocation Permit.
COMMISSION - The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, unless otherwise designated.
DEFERRED HUNTER EDUCATION - Shall be a term whose abbreviation DHE (DHE) when dealer imprinted on an Arkansas hunting license/ permit defers completion of hunter education certification while said license/ permit is valid.
DISABLED - Any individual who is 100% permanently and totally disabled as declared by the following federal agencies: the United States Social Security Administration, the United Department of Veteran's Affairs or the United States Railroad Retirement Board.
DOE - A female deer.
DOE DEER SEASON - Any deer season whereby a doe may be taken.
DROWNING SET - Any leg hold trap that utilizes one or more of the following techniques to retain the target animal in water of suitable depth for drowning. These are:
DUCKS (includes the following species) - All species of Teal, Merganser, Whistling Duck and Scaup; American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Bufflehead, Canvasback, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Mallard, Mottled Duck, Northern Shoveler, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Northern Pintail and Wood Duck.
EITHER-SEX - A male or a female.
EITHER-SEX DEER SEASON - Any deer season whereby a doe or a legal buck may be taken.
ENCLOSE - To surround species of wildlife on all sides using man-made barriers, including but not limited to fencing, walls, structures or other devices, so that the wildlife are not free to leave a particular environment.
ENCLOSURE - Any area surrounded by a man-made barrier, including but not limited to fencing, walls, structures or other devices that prevent wildlife from leaving a particular environment.
ENDANGERED SPECIES - any wildlife species or subspecies endangered or threatened with extinction listed by the U. S. Department of Interior and the following native species hereby designated in Arkansas:
MAMMALS:
Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens.
BIRDS:
Bald eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus), least tern (Sterna antillarum), Bachman's warbler ( Vermivora bachmanii), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis).
REPTILES:
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). Currently listed as threatened due only to similarity in appearance to the American crocodile ( Crocodylus acutus).
FISHES:
Ozark cavefish ( Amblyopsis rosae), leopard darter ( Percina pantherina), pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhyncus albus);
MOLLUSKS:
Scaleshell mussel, Curtis' pearly mussel, (Epioblasma florentina curtisi), fat pocketbook pearly mussel (Potamilus capax), pink mucket mussel (Lampsilis abrupta), turgid blossom mussel (Epioblasma turgidula), speckled pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis streckeri), Arkansas fatmucket mussel (Lampsilis powelli), winged mapleleaf mussel (Quadrula fragosa), Magazine Mountain shagreen land snail (Inflectarius magazinensis); scaleshell mussel (Leptodea leptodon), Ouachita rock pocketbook mussel (Arkansia wheeleri);
ARTHROPODS:
Cave crayfish (Cambarus zophonastes) and (Cambarus aculabrum);
INSECTS:
American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus);
PLANTS:
Geocarpon minimum (no common name), pondberry, (Lindera melissifolia), Missouri bladderpod (Lesquerella filiformis), Harperella (Ptilimnium nodosum), Eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea), running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum);
FEE LAKE - A lake in which there is a charge for fishing privileges. All persons 16 years of age and older must possess an Arkansas fishing license. Daily limits apply.
FERAL HOG - Any hog (Sus scrofa), including Russian and European wild boar, which is roaming freely upon public lands and is living in a wild or feral state.
FIREARMS, LOADED - Firearms shall be considered to be loaded if shells or cartridges are in either the chamber, magazine or cylinder; percussion cap muzzle-loading firearms are considered loaded if the percussion cap is on the nipple; flintlock muzzle-loading firearms are considered to be loaded if there is powder in the flashpan. Electronic pulse ignition muzzleloaders are considered to be loaded if the ignition circuit is charged.
FISH or FISHING - To lure, attract, collect or pursue fish species or aquatic wildlife for the purpose of taking or attempting to take such fish species or aquatic wildlife by any method.
FISH FARM - Waters and adjacent premises confined within a pond, tank or lake not connected with public waters, and under management by a fish farmer.
FISH FARMER (AQUACULTURIST) - Any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in the propagation or rearing of aquaculture species for sale.
FREEFLOATING FISHING DEVICE - Any floating fishing device unanchored or unattached to a stationary object.
FURBEARERS - Badger, beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, red fox, mink, muskrat, nutria, opossum, raccoon, river otter, spotted skunk (civet cat), striped skunk and weasel.
GAFFING FISH - Taking or attempting to take fish with a hand held or handled hook prior to being caught on hook and line.
GAME ANIMALS - Alligator, black bear, bobcat, coyote, deer, elk, gray fox, red fox, mink, opossum, eastern cottontail rabbit, swamp rabbit, raccoon, gray squirrel and fox squirrel.
GAME BIRD SHOOTING RESORT - Any person, firm or corporation engaged, for pay or other consideration, who provides pen-raised birds for harvest by hunters.
GAME BIRDS - Turkey, quail, pheasant, chuckar, and all birds classified by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as migratory game birds.
GAME FISH - Alligator gar, black bass, white bass, striped bass, striped bass hybrid, crappie, catfish, trout, bream, sunfish, goggle-eye, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, sauger, paddlefish and pickerel.
GEOCACHE - Items in a container (cache) placed or hidden for individuals to subsequently find using a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receiver device.
GEOCACHING - An outdoor sport, similar to "high-tech treasure hunting", involving use of a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receiver device to find a cache.
GUIDE - Any person who provides, for monetary or any other compensation, that person's personal services for the purpose of assisting others to locate, pursue, catch or hunt wildlife.
HIGH-FENCE ENCLOSURE - An enclosure that contains an area of at least 500 contiguous acres, with at least sixty percent (60%) of the acreage in forested cover that has been classified as timberland by the local county tax assessor, that has a perimeter fence at least eight (8) feet high, with no cross-fencing that has the effect of reducing the size of the area to less than 500 contiguous acres with at least sixty percent (60%) of the acreage in forested cover as herein provided.
HOGGING - The taking of fish by the use of hands only in or under the water.
HUNT or HUNTING - To search for, pursue, chase, track, lure, attract or lie in wait of game animals or other wildlife for the purpose of taking or attempting to take such game animals or wildlife by any method.
HUNTING PARTY - Two or more persons hunting together.
IMPORT - To land on, bring into or introduce into any place within the jurisdiction of the State of Arkansas.
IMPORTATION - To ship, convey, carry or transport wildlife into or through the state by any means.
JAKE - Sub-adult turkeys having all of following characteristics:
KILLING DEVICE - Any firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow, pellet gun or any other device capable of killing wildlife.
LARGE CARNIVORE - Tigers (Panthera tigris), African Lions (Panthera leo), or any hybrid thereof and all species of bears.
LEGAL BUCK - A buck having both antlers under two inches (including button buck) or at least one antler with at least three points including the main beam, each a minimum of one inch long. (Ref. Code 21.03)
LENGTH LIMITS - MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT :The shortest length of a fish of a designated species that can be kept. MAXIMUM LENGTH LIMIT: The maximum length of a fish of a designated species that can be kept.
PROTECTED LENGTH LIMIT: A species/size limit that prohibits anglers from keeping fish within a designated size group. Unless otherwise specified, all fish are measured from the front of the lower jaw with the mouth closed to the tip of the tail with tail lobes pressed together when laid flat on a rule. All fish not meeting the length limit requirements for a particular water or species must be immediately released into the water where caught.
LITTER - All waste which has been discarded or otherwise disposed of, including, but not limited to, convenience food and beverage packages or containers, trash, garbage, all other product packages or containers, and other post consumer solid wastes.
MIGRATORY BIRDS - All birds protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and subsequent amendments.
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS - Coots, crows, doves, ducks, gallinules or moorhens, geese, rails, snipe and woodcock.
MINNOWS - small nongame fish commonly used for bait including bluntnose minnows, bullhead minnows, chubs, dace, fatheads, common carp under 6 inches, goldfish, shiners and stonerollers.
MOBILITY IMPAIRED - A designation made by the Commission based upon a satisfactory showing that a person has a permanent physical condition, verified by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine by a state medical board, which severely impairs the person's mobility and prevents him or her from being able to engage in hunting or fishing activities without the use of an ATV or similar specialized device for transportation .
NATIVE WILDLIFE - Those species and sub-species of wildlife that have established, naturally reproducing, free-ranging, wild populations within the state of Arkansas.
NIGHT - thirty (30) minutes after sunset to thirty (30) minutes before sunrise.
NOODLING - The taking of fish by the use of a pole mounted breakaway hook that detaches at the time of the strike or catch, or snare type device, with an attached line manipulated by hand when a person is in or under the water.
NONGAME WILDLIFE - all wildlife other than furbearing or game animals,birds and fish.
NON-RESIDENT - Any person not defined as resident.
NUISANCE WILDLIFE - Any wild animal creating a problem by committing damage to personal property (Depredation Permit available).
NUISANCE FURBEARING ANIMALS - Beaver, muskrat and nutria.
OPEN SEASON - that season during which protected wildlife may be lawfully taken.
PEN-RAISED QUAIL - Quail that are hatched from eggs of quail raised in captivity in pens or cages.
PERSON - Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership in singular or plural as the context requires.
POSSESS OR POSSESSION - Having or holding wildlife, or any property in one's power; the exercise of dominion over property. Possession includes actual possession, which means physical occupancy or control over property, and constructive possession, which means control or dominion over property without actual possession or custody of the property.
PROPAGATE or PROPAGATION - To cause plants or animals to breed or multiply.
PROTECTED WILDLIFE - all wildlife in the state unless a declared open season has been established by the Commission.
PUT AND TAKE PAY LAKE - Private waters open to public fishing for a fee, after being licensed by the Commission and where no fishing license or daily limit of fish is imposed.
RAPTOR - Any migratory bird of the Order Falconiformes or the Order Strigiformes and Ciconiiformes Family Cathartidae.
REAR OR REARING - To maintain plants or animals in order to increase their size or developmental stage.
REHABILITATION - The practice of providing medical treatment or other care to orphaned, sick or injured wild animals that have come into human possession with the goal of returning the animal to the wild.
RESIDENT - Any person who physically inhabits a bona fide residence within Arkansas for a period of time, no less than 60 days, and declares themselves to be a full-time resident of Arkansas. Additional facts to be considered in establishing proof of current Arkansas residency are:
Possession of Arkansas real estate and/or proof of payment of associated services or utilities do not qualify the owner/renter as a resident if they live out of state.
EXCEPTIONS:
$1,000 Sportsman's permit, Resident Disabled 3 Year Licenses, Special Guide License, Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit, Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit, Commercial Fisherman's Permit & Sportfishing License, Commercial Fisherman's Helper Permit, Junior/Senior Commercial Fishing Permit, Resident Shell Taker/Seller Permit, Shell Taker Helper Permit, Shell Buyer, Resident Fish Dealer, Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit, Resident Roe Taker Helper Permit and Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit.
The Director or his representative shall make the final determination as to the resident status of any license applicant.
ROUGH FISH - Gars, bowfin, bullhead catfish, common carp, asian carp
(grass carp, bighead carp, silver carp), suckers (including buffalo) and drum.
SEINE - A fishing net that hangs vertically in the water where the ends can be drawn together to entrap fish.
SEINING - The act of moving a seine by boat or human power to capture fish.
SELL OR SALE - To exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; to offer for sale, barter, exchange or trade or the act of selling, bartering, consigning,
exchanging or trading.
SHELL BUYER - Anyone who buys mussels or mussel parts from a Taker.
An agent purchasing for a licensed buyer is not a buyer.
SIMULATED WING MOVEMENT DECOYS - Electronic, mechanically-operated, wind-powered or manually-powered devices that simulate wing movement, except for kite devices.
SMALL GAME - Furbearers, migratory game birds, quail, rabbit and squirrel.
SNAGGING - A method of taking fish using conventional rod and reel tackle where the fish is impaled by the forceful retrieval of one or more hooks.
SNAGLINE - Commercial tackle consisting of a horizontal line with hooks or drops less than 24 inches apart.
SPORTFISH - See game fish definition above.
TACKLE - Any rod, reel, pole, line, net, yo-yo, seine or any other apparatus or device used to take fish.
TAKE - To shoot, kill, injure, trap, net, snare, spear, catch, capture or reduce to possession.
TAXIDERMY - The art of preparing, stuffing and/or mounting of wildlife and parts thereof.
TRANSLOCATION - To ship, convey, carry or transport wildlife from one location to another by any means, including importation, exportation,
interstate and intrastate movement.
TRAP or TRAPPING - To use a device, such as a clamp-like apparatus that closes, noose or cable restraint device (snare), for the purpose of catching and holding animals.
TROUT - Any members of the Salmonidae family including rainbow trout,
brown trout, brook trout, lake trout and cutthroat trout.
WATERFOWL - All wild species of ducks, geese and swans.
WATERS OF THE STATE - All streams, lakes, sloughs, bayous, marshes or any other water wholly or partially within the State. Pay lakes and fish farms are excluded from the above.
WILD - to be living in a state of nature and not domesticated.
WILDLIFE - All wild birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and other wild aquatic forms, and all other wild animals, regardless of classification, whether resident, migratory or imported, protected or unprotected, dead or alive, and shall extend to and include any and every part of any individual species of wildlife, including animals living in a captive state and which lack a genetic distinction from members of the same species living in the wild.
WILDLIFE CHECK STATION - An official wildlife check station is a
Commission designated (1) county check station, (2) Commission employee, (3) deer camp or (4) Commission on-line checking web site
WILDLIFE HUNTING RESORT - A Wildlife Hunting Resort is any facility,
location, business or operation that is engaged in offering the opportunity to hunt or attempt to hunt captive wildlife other than pen-raised game birds.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) - Designated areas set aside by the Commission and distinguished by certain markers and considered a separate zone with regard to wildlife regulations, referred to as "WMA",
"Waterfowl Rest Area (WRA)", "Wildlife Demonstration Area (WDA)",
"Special Use Area (SUA)", "State Park-Conservation Area (SP-CA)", or
"National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)".
ZONE - Any area defined or delineated by the Commission where hunting and/or fishing activities are regulated for that specific area.
that is taken, transported or sold in violation of any Commission Code regulation is declared to be contraband and may be seized under authority of this Commission Code. Upon conviction of the offender, or sooner if the court having jurisdiction so orders, title to the wildlife shall be forfeited to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and such wildlife released or disposed of in accordance with Commission policy.
02.14 | Bear Hunting Season. |
02.21 | Elk Hunting Season. |
02.23 | Alligator Hunting Season. |
03.14 | Special Guide License Requirements. |
04.03 | Hunting Wild Turkey Over Bait Prohibited. |
04.06 | Wild Turkey Hen Restrictions. |
06.04 | Taking of Doe Deer Prohibited |
07.04 | Modern Firearms Prohibited During Muzzleloading Deer Seasons. |
08.03 | Possession of Firearms While Archery and Crossbow Hunting Prohibited. |
11.04 | Hunting or Fishing After Revocation of License Prohibited. |
11.05A | Revocation of Commercial Wildlife Permit Privileges. |
15.37 | Wildlife Importation. |
15.38 | Importation of Certain Wildlife Prohibited. |
17.03 | Legal Bull Elk Requirements |
17.04 | Taking of Antlerless Elk Prohibited |
18.01 | Hunting Wildlife in Closed Season Prohibited |
18.02 | Night Hunting Prohibited. |
18.03 | Selling Wildlife Restrictions. |
18.04 | Hunting From Road Prohibited. |
18.05 | Taking Wildlife at Night From a Boat Prohibited. |
18.14 | Taking of Alligator Prohibited. |
18.20 | Taking of Raptors Prohibited. |
19.12 | Endangered Species Protected. |
20.06 | Cutting Devices Prohibited on Commission Owned WMAs, WDAs and SUAs. |
25.09 | Guiding Prohibited on All Commissioned-Owned or Controlled WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. |
26.02 | Restrictions on Method of Taking Alligator. |
32.01 | Taking Fish With Electrical Devices, Firearms, Explosives, Toxic, Stupefying Or Killing Substances Prohibited. |
32.02 | Trapping Fish Prohibited. |
39.01 | Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit Requirements. |
39.01(A) | Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit Requirements. |
39.01(B) | Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit Requirements. |
39.01(C) | Aquatic Turtle Farmer Permit Requirements. |
39.02 | Commercial Aquatic Turtle Harvest Restrictions. |
39.03 | Aquatic Turtle Tackle Tagging. |
39.04 | Aquatic Turtle Tackle Restrictions. |
39.07(A) | Take or Possession of Alligator Snapping Turtles Prohibited. |
39.07(B) | Take of Chicken Turtles Prohibited. |
39.08 | Importation of Alligator Snapping Turtles and Chicken Turtles Prohibited. |
39.09 | Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit Requirements. |
41.05(A) | Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit Requirements. |
41.05(B) | Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter and Non-Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit Requirements. |
41.05(C) | Roe Buyer/Exporter Reporting Requirements. |
41.08 Ille | gal Commercial Tackle Prohibited. |
41.13 | Commercial Fishing by Non-Resident Prohibited. |
41.39 | Paddlefish and Sturgeon Harvest Season. |
Upon conviction of the offender, the court having jurisdiction may order title to the equipment forfeited to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and such equipment disposed of in accordance with Commission policy. Equipment confiscated may be advertised and sold at public auction with the proceeds of the sale to be deposited in the Game Protection Fund.
Upon conviction, courts of competent jurisdiction are authorized to impose a monetary fine within the stated penalty range for violation of any Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regulation. Further, all such courts shall be authorized to revoke hunting and fishing privileges as a penalty for conviction of any Game and Fish Commission regulation and to order the incarceration of convicted violators for up to one (1) year.
Upon the accumulation of 12 points for hunting and/or fishing violations within a three year period, the individual will be ineligible to apply for any Commission deer, turkey and elk permit hunts for the following three-years. The accumulation of 18 points for hunting and/or fishing violations within a three-year period may result in the revocation of all hunting and/or fishing licenses and the privileges attached thereto for one year, and the accumulation of 30 points within a five year period may result in the loss of all licenses and privileges for three years. A revocation of hunting and/or fishing licenses and privileges occurring for a third time during an individual's lifetime may result in the lifetime revocation of all hunting and/or fishing licenses and privileges. Any person who forfeits bond, pleads guilty or nolo contendere, or is found guilty of violating any hunting or fishing regulation shall be assigned points as follows:
CODE NO. | TYPE OF VIOLATION | POINTS |
02.13A | Alligator, Deer, Turkey and Bear Tagging Requirements | 12 |
02.13B | Big Game Checking Requirements | 12 |
02.14 | Bear Hunting Season | 18 |
02.21 | Elk Hunting Season | 30 |
02.23 | Alligator Hunting Season | 18 |
03.08 | Counterfeiting License | 18 |
03.13 | Special Guide License Requirements | 18 |
04.03 | Hunting Wild Turkey Over Bait Prohibited | 18 |
09.03 | Dogs Prohibited During Deer Season | 12 |
11.04 | Hunting or Fishing After Revocation of License Prohibited | 30 |
11.08 | Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Releasing Hunting Dogs or Pursuing Wildlife With Dogs Without Landowner/Lessee Permission Prohibited. | 9 |
11.09 | Hunting/Fishing Endangerment Prohibited. Assessment of additional points dependent upon severity of violation. A conviction for violating this regulation may result in the assessment of additional violation points up to and including lifetime revocation of privileges when associated with the following occurrences: | 12 |
With Property Damage 18 | ||
With Personal Injury 30 | ||
With Human Fatality Lifetime | ||
16.05 | Shooting Bears in Dens Prohibited | 18 |
16.07 | Hunting Bear Over Bait | 9 |
17.03 | Legal Bull Elk Requirements | 18 |
17.04 | Taking of Antlerless Elk Prohibited | 18 |
18.01 | Hunting Wildlife in Closed Season | 30 |
18.02 | Night Hunting | 30 |
18.03 | Selling Wildlife Restrictions **A conviction for violating this regulation May result in the lifetime revocation of all hunting and/or fishing licenses. | ** |
18.04 | Hunting from Road Prohibited | 18 |
18.14 | Taking of Alligators Prohibited | 18 |
18.20 | Taking of Raptors Prohibited | 18 |
19.12 | Endangered Species | 30 |
25.09 | Guiding Prohibited on all Commission Owned or Controlled WMAs (Guides) | 18 |
25.09 | Guiding Prohibited on all Commission Owned or Controlled WMAs (Guided Hunters) | 09 |
31.07 | Sale of Game Fish | 18 |
32.01 | Taking Fish with Electrical Devices, Firearms, Explosives, Toxic or Killing Substances 30 | |
36.03 | Sale of Bullfrogs | 18 |
38.01 | Mussel Shell Taker, Buyer and Seller License and Reporting Requirements | 18 |
39.01 | Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit Requirements | 18 |
39.01(A) | Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit Requirements | 18 |
39.01(C) | Aquatic Turtle Farmer Permit Requirements | 18 |
39.02 | Commercial Aquatic Turtle Harvest Restrictions | 9 |
39.04 | Aquatic Turtle Tackle Restrictions | 9 |
39.05 | Aquatic Turtle Harvest and Dealer Reporting Requirements. | 9 |
39.06 | Possession of Sportfish by Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permittees Prohibited | 9 |
39.07(A) | Take or Possession of Alligator Snapping Turtles Prohibited. | 18 |
39.07(B) | Take of Chicken Turtles Prohibited | 9 |
39.08 | Importation of Alligator Snapping Turtles and Chicken Turtles Prohibited. | 18 |
39.09 | Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit Requirements. | 18 |
41.05 (A) | Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit Requirements | 18 |
41.05 (B) | Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter and Non-Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit Requirements | 18 |
41.05 (C) | Roe Buyer/Exporter Reporting Requirments | 18 |
41.13 | Commercial Fishing by NonResident Prohibited | 18 |
41.30 | Paddlefish and Sturgeon Possession Restrictions on White River, Arkansas River and Border Waters. | 18 |
41.33 | Cutting or Mutilation of Paddlefish and Sturgeon Prohibited | 30 |
41.39 | Paddlefish and Sturgeon Harvest Restrictions | 18 |
44.06 | Commercial Fishing for Certain Fish Prohibited in Lower Ouachita River | 18 |
*All Others | 06 |
*Boating regulations are not included in points toward revocation.
The following violations shall result in a double assessment of the respective point value for the violation committed upon final court disposition:
Upon suspension or revocation of any license, permit, tag or stamp, or denial of any application, the Director, or his authorized representative, shall notify the holder or applicant in writing. Any holder or applicant desiring a hearing shall notify the Commission in writing within twenty (20) days after receipt of the suspension, revocation or denial notice. Upon receipt of the hearing request, the Commission shall appoint a hearing officer and notify the holder or applicant of the date, time and location of the hearing. The Commission shall cause an official record to be made of the proceedings. Hearings shall be conducted in an informal manner and without necessity of adherence to the rules of evidence required in judicial proceedings. Parties shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to submit evidence in open hearing, compel the attendance of witnesses and to cross-examine any witness at the hearing. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded by the hearing officer. Notice may be taken of generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the
Commission's specialized knowledge, and the Commission's experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of the evidence. Based upon the evidence in the record of the proceedings, the hearing officer shall affirm, rescind, or modify the suspension or revocation of the license, permit, tag or stamp, or the denial of the application. Decisions of the hearing officer shall be final and shall include findings of fact, conclusions of law and the final order. The parties shall be served either personally or by mail with a copy of the final decision.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A and 17: October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009. (Ref: Sec. 08.00).
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: November 8-30, 2008.
Zone 4: November 8-9, 2008.
Zone 5: November 8-9 and November 15-16, 2008.
Zones 4B and 5B: November 8-16, 2008.
Zones 4A, 5A, 13, 14 and 15: November 8-December 7, 2008.
Zones 9 and 12: November 8-December 14, 2008.
Zones 16, 16A and 17: November 8-December 25, 2008.
EXCEPTIONS:
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT:
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A and 17: December 26-28, 2008.
EXCEPTION:
SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN DEER HUNT:
All deer zones: November 1-2, 2008.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15: October 18-26, 2008 and December 13-15, 2008
.Zones 9, 12, 16, 16A 17: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008.
Zones 4, 4B, 5 and 5B: Closed.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9 and 10. April 12-May 2, 2008.
Zone 1A, 4, 4A, 5A and 9A: April 12-25, 2008.
Zone 17: April 5-27, 2008.
All Zones: October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2009.
EXEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
September 6, 2008 - February 28, 2009, statewide.
2008 Spring Squirrel Season:
May 10-June 8, 2008 statewide. Dogs allowed.
2009 Spring Squirrel Season:
May 16-June 14, 2009 statewide. Dogs allowed.
EXCEPTION:
September 6, 2008 - February 23, 2009, Thursdays through Mondays only (124 days). No limit.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXC EPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than the bag limit of any game species set forth by the Commission as specified herein: (Ref: Section 01.00-C Bag Limit).
Statewide seasonal limit of four (4) deer per individual using any legal method provided at least one deer is taken in one of the following zones: Deer Zones 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA, Big Timber WMA, Blevins WMA, Casey Jones WMA, Choctaw Island WMA, Crossett Experimental Forest WMA, Cut-Off Creek WMA, DeGray Lake WMA, Dr. Lester Sitzes III/Bois d'Arc WMA, Falcon Bottoms Natural Area WMA, Felsenthal NWR, Gum Flats WMA, Hope Upland WMA, Howard County WMA, Lafayette County WMA, Lake Greeson WMA, Little Bayou WMA, Little River WMA, Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA, Overflow NWR, Ozan WMA, Poison Springs WMA, Pond Creek NWR, Provo WMA, Sandhills Natural Area WMA, Seven Devils WMA, Spring Bank WMA, Sulphur River WMA, Terre Noire Natural Area WMA, Trusten Holder WMA, Two Bayou Creek WMA, Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA and White Cliffs Natural Area WMA.
EXCEPTIONS:
Daily bag limit 6, possession limit 12.
Daily bag limit 8, possession limit 16.
Hunting: Limit two per day per species.
Trapping: No limit.
Exceptions:
Muskrat, Nutria, Beaver, Coyote and Striped Skunk: No limit.
Raccoon Hunting: July 1 - August 31, 2008 (night only);
Limit one. November 15, 2008 - March 31, 2009: No limit.
Daily bag limit 8, possession limit 16.
Spring Firearm and Archery/Crossbow:
Individual limit of two (2) gobblers or bearded turkeys for spring season in Turkey Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10 and 17; one (1) gobbler or bearded turkey in Turkey Zones 1A, 4, 4A, 5A and 9A. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day, no more than one jake sub-adult male) may be taken per season, and no more than two legal turkeys may be taken during the spring season in any combination of zones.
Fall Archery/Crossbow:
Individual limit of one (1) either-sex wild turkey statewide.
Fall Firearm:
Individual limit of one (1) either-sex wild turkey in Turkey
Zones 3, 5B, 6 and 17.
Individual annual limit of one (1) bear.
Individual limit of one (1) elk by permit only.
Individual annual limit of one (1) alligator for residents only.
Permit required.
Exception:
In compliance with Commission Code Section 40.00,
Alligator Farmer Requirements.
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
Arkansas Hunting Guidebook or use a piece of paper to make a tag and legibly print (in ink) the hunter's name, the date, the WMA or zone number and the time of harvest. The tag must be securely fastened to the antler or ear for a deer or to the leg for a turkey.
PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00
Archery/Crossbow:
October 1-November 30, 2008 in Bear Zone 1.
September 15-November 30, 2008 in Bear Zone 2.
Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7.
Muzzleloading:
October 18-26, 2008 in Bear Zones 1 and 2.
Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7.
Modern Gun:
November 3-30, 2008 in Bear Zones 1 and 2.
December 6-14, 2008 in Bear Zone 5. Arkansas lands lying east of the
Mississippi River are closed.
November 29-December 14, 2008 in Bear Zone 5A. Arkansas lands lying east of the Mississippi River are closed. Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 6 and 7.
SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN BEAR HUNT:
November 1-2, 2008 in Bear Zone 1 and 2.
Closed in Bear Zones 3,4,5,5A,6 and 7.
Zone Quotas:Zone 5 quota is 35 bears. Zone 5A quota is15 bears. Hunters in Zones 1, 2, 5 and 5A must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the 2008-2009 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed. The Commission may seek restitution provided under Commission Code 01.00G.
September 22-26, 2008. No dogs. One bull permit (valid in elk zone 1), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 2), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 3), and one bull permit (valid in elk zone 4). December 8-12, 2008. No dogs. One bull permit (valid in elk zone 1), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 2), two either-sex youth permits (valid in elk zone 3), and two bull permits (valid in elk zone 4). Three antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 1), three antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 2), five antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 3) and five antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 4).
September 22-26, 2008 and December 8-12, 2008. No dogs. Either-sex permits valid for elk in elk zone A. Each hunt period will end when the quota of elk has been harvested in zone A. The quota for the September 22-26, 2008 hunt period in zone A is 3 elk. The quota for the December 8-12, 2008 hunt period in zone Ais 3 elk.
December 8-12, 2008. No dogs. The antlerlessquota for the December 8-12, 2008 hunt period in elk zone Bis 7 antlerless elk. The antlerless hunt will end when the quota of antlerless elk has been harvested in zone B. Three either-sex bull permits valid in elk zone B. EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: Not less than $5,000.00.
Alligator Zones 1 and 3: September 21-23, September 28-30, 2007. Alligator Zones 2, 4 and 5: Closed.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $50.00 to $1,000.00.
License); Resident Disabled Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License (or Resident Disabled Lifetime Combination License) Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Year License (or Resident Disabled Combination 3-Year License).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Requirements: Non-Resident Annual Small Game License, or NonResident 5-Day Small Game License for a period of said license, and Non-Resident Fur-Takers Permit if hunting furbearers. Small game may also be taken on the Non-Resident All Game Licenses. If hunting waterfowl, an Arkansas Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp and HIP are required.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
Suspension of hunting privileges in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
EXCEPTION:
[BULLET] Be at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1968 and not hunter education certified.
[BULLET] Be in the immediate presence of an adult hunter who is at least 21 years of age and possesses valid hunter education certification, or who was born on or before December 31, 1968.
[BULLET] Can only acquire a DHE validated hunting license/permit once in a lifetime.
[BULLET] Not eligible if convicted/forfeited bond for prior violation of Commission Regulation 03.05, Hunter Education Certification Requirements or under Commission sanctioned hunting privilege revocations.
PENALTY: $50.00 to $250.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $25.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
A jail sentence for a period of up to 90 days may be imposed.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.000 to $1,000.00
July 1 to June 30 and Fishing Guide License are valid for 1 year from date of purchase.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
No license dealer so cancelled shall be reinstated until such reinstatement shall have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer.
The authority of any authorized dealer, his agent or assignee to sell Arkansas hunting or fishing licenses or permits who shall charge the purchaser thereof any amount in excess of the authorized price thereof, whether such excess be a cash fee, the requirement to rent or purchase goods or services or any other means, as a condition to purchase such license or permit shall be revoked by the Chief Fiscal Officer and such dealer, his agents or assignee, shall be ineligible to apply for reinstatement of such authority for a period of six months thereafter.
In the event such dealer, his agents or assigns, shall be in violation hereof after his authority to sell such license has been revoked for a previous violation and such authority subsequently reinstated, the authority of such dealer, his agent of assigns, to sell Arkansas hunting or fishing license or permits shall be permanently revoked.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $300.00 to $1,000.00.
Permit/Fishing License Combination, or a Non-Resident Duck Stamp/Hunting License Combination without obtaining the customer's signature and identification number on the quick-issue license form, and a completed order form for subsequent entry to the license system.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
SPORT FISHING: | CODE | COST | EXP. DATE |
Resident Fisheries Conservation License..... | FSH | $ 10.50 | ** |
Resident 3-Day Trip License........... | RT3 | $ 6.50 | * |
Resident Disabled Fishing 3-Yr License.... | RDF | $ 10.50 | + |
Resident Disabled Combination 3-Yr License. | RDC | $ 35.50 | + |
Non-Resident Annual Fishing License .......... | NRF | $ 40.00 | ** |
Non-Resident 14-Day Trip Fishing License.. | N14 | $ 22.00 | * |
Non-Resident 7-Day Trip Fishing License.... | NT7 | $ 17.00 | * |
Non-Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License.... | NT3 | $ 11.00 | * |
Arkansas Trout Permit .................................. | TPR | $ 5.00 | ** |
Non-Resident Trout Permit ........................... | TPN | $ 12.00 | ** |
White River Border Lakes License..... | WRL | $ 10.00 | ** |
Guide License/Fishing ................................. | GLF | $ 25.00 | ** |
Non-Resident Guide License/Fishing | GNF | $150.00 | ** |
SPECIAL AND COMMERCIAL FISHING: | |||
Hoop Nets (with or w/o leads), Turtle Nets... | HN | $ 4.00 | Dec. 31 |
Slat Traps & Fiddler Nets ............................ | FS | $ 12.50 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Trotlines (inc. snaglines, throw-lines, limb lines, set hooks) per 100 ft ......... | TL | $ 5.00 | Dec. 31 |
Box Traps Turtle Trap ......... | TT | $ 2.00 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Tackle (Seine, Trammel & Gill N 100 yds. or fractional part thereof per tag ..... | ets) SNS | $ 15.00 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Fisherman's Permit & Sportfishing License........... | CFS | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Fisherman's Helper Permit ........ | CFH | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31 |
Junior/Senior Commercial Fishing Permit... | JSC | $ 14.50 | Dec. 31 |
Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit ...................... | AFP | $200.00 | June 30 |
Alligator Tags ................................................ | $ 4.00 | June 30 | |
Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/ Dealer Permit ............................................... | AST | $100.00 | June 30 |
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit....... | THP | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Helper Permit.... | TH | $ 50.00 | Dec. 31 |
Junior Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit.... | JTH | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31 |
Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit....... | TDR | $250.00 | Dec. 31 |
Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit. | TDN | $500.00 | Dec. 31 |
Aquatic Turtle Farmer Permit....... | TBP | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Resident Shell Taker and Seller ................... | STS | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Shell Taker Helper Permit ............................ | SH | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Shell Buyer ................................................... | SBR | $1,000.00 | Dec. 31 |
Non-Resident Shell Buyer ............................ | SBN | $2,000.00 | Dec. 31 |
Shell Buyer's Agent Permit .......................... | SA | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Resident Fish Dealer ................................... | MD | $ 10.00 | Dec. 31 |
Non-Resident Fish Dealer .......................... | FDN | $250.00 | Dec. 31 |
Minnow Dealer Tackle (Minnow (Seine, Traps or Lifts) .................................. | MS | $ 5.00 | Dec. 31 |
Fish Farm Health Inspection Permit .... | VHS | $200.00 | +++ |
Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Permit | FF | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31++ |
Bull Frog Permit (Must have valid Fish Farmer Permit) ............................................ | BP | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31 |
Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit | RTS | $500.00 | Dec. 31 |
Resident Roe Taker/Helper Permit | RH | $100.00 | Dec. 31 |
Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit | RBE | $1,000.00 | Dec. 31 |
Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit | RBN | $2,000.00 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Boat Dock Permit ...................... | BDN | $ 25.00 | Dec. 31 |
Commercial Boat Dock (User Fee) ............... | BPL | $150.00 | Dec. 31 |
Private Boat House/Irrigation (Single) ......... | BHS | $ 10.00 | Dec. 31 |
Private Pier/Irrigation ... ...................... | DPS | $ 10.00 | Dec. 31 |
Irrigation Permit ........ ............... | IP | $ 10.00 | Dec. 31 |
Put & Take Pay Lake .................................... | PLO | $150.00 | Dec. 31 |
HUNTING LICENSE AND PERMITS: | |||
Resident Wildlife Conservation License...... | HNT | $ 10.50 | June 30 |
Resident Sportsman's Permit....................... | RS | $ 25.00 | June 30 |
Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Yr License... | RDH | $ 25.00 | + |
Resident Disabled Combination 3-Yr License. | RDC | $ 35.50 | + |
Non-Resident Annual All Game License .... | NBG | $300.00 | June 30 |
Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License ....... | AG5 | $150.00 | * |
Non-Resident 3-Day All Game License ....... | AG3 | $100.00 | * |
Non-Resident Annual Small Game License. | NRH | $ 80.00 | June 30 |
Non-Resident 5-Day Small Game License... | SG5 | $ 55.00 | * |
Non-Resident Trappers Permit.................. | NFT | $125.00 | June 30 |
Private Lands Elk Permit........... | PLE | $ 35.00 | **** |
Arkansas Resident Waterfowl Stamp ...... ... | DSR | $ 7.00 | June 30 |
Arkansas Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp | DSN | $ 20.00 | June 30 |
AG&F Leased Lands Permit (Hunting, Trappi | ng and | Camping) | |
Casey Jones WMA................................ | LCJ | $ 20.00 | ** |
Big Timber WMA................................... | LBT | $ 20.00 | ** |
Cherokee WMA..................................... | LCH | $ 20.00 | ** |
Gum Flats WMA............ | LGF | $ 20.00 | ** |
Provo WMA.............. | LPR | $ 20.00 | ** |
Lafayette County WMA......... | LLC | $ 20.00 | ** |
Jim Kress WMA ........... | LJK | $ 20.00 | ** |
Moro Big Natural AreaPine WMA .... | LMP | $ 20.00 | ** |
Falconry Permit Apprentice............ ....... | FPA | $ 25.00 | *** |
Falconry Permit General......................... | FPG | $ 25.00 | *** |
Falconry Permit Master........................... | FPM | $ 25.00 | *** |
Resident Guide License/Hunting............ | GLH | $ 25.00 | June 30 |
Non-Resident Guide License/Hunting ... | GNH | $150.00 | June 30 |
Resident Special Guide License ....... . ..... | GLS | $150.00 | June 30 |
Non-Resident WMA Waterfowl Hunting Permit (5-day trip)............ | NW5 | $ 10.00 | * |
Non-Resident WMA Seasonal Waterfowl Hunting Permit ............ | NWP | $100.00 | June 30 |
HUNTING COMMERCIALIZATION: | |||
Resident Trappers Permit....... | TP | Free | June 30 |
Resident Fur Dealer ...................................... | FD | $ 50.00 | June 30 |
Non-Resident Fur Dealer .............................. | NFD | $200.00 | June 30 |
Special Commercial Quail Permit ................ | CQP | $ 25.00 | June 30 |
Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit ...... ... | CSR | $150.00 | June 30 |
Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit. | CHR | $ 500.00 | June 30 |
Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit....... | WBD | $ 50.00 | June 30 |
Wildlife Importation Permit......... | WTP | $ 25.00 | June 30 |
Mountain Lion Permit ......... | MLP | $ 50.00 | June 30 |
Live Fox and Coyote Permit ........ | FCP | $ 25.00 | June 30 |
LIFETIME LICENSE: | |||
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Fishing License ........................................... | PLF | $ 10.50 | Non-Expiring |
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License and Permit .................................................. | PLH | $ 25.00 | Non-Expiring |
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License .................................. | PLC | $ 35.50 | Non-Expiring |
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Waterfowl Permit........... | PLD | $ 7.00 | Non-Expiring |
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Trout Permit ........... | PLT | $ 5.00 | Non-Expiring |
Non-Expiring Lifetime Resident Hunting & Fishing Sportsman's Permit ......................................................... | LSP | $ l,000.00 | Non-Expiring |
*Good from requested day of issue for period of license. **Good for 1 year of purchase date. ***Falconry Permit will expire on July 31, 2010, then 2013, etc., in line with the Federal program. ****Expires when the zone quota has been reached (Ref. Code 02.21). *****Good for that season only.
+ Good for 3 years from date of purchase ++Fee applies to initial purchase. No fee for annual renewal. +++Permit is annual permit issued in two (2) six month intervals.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
attempt to take or possess a wild turkey without having obtained a current Non-Resident Annual All Game License; Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License; or a Non-Resident 3-Day All Game License. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
muzzle-loading rifles, or pistols, shotguns larger than 10 gauge or shot larger than No. 2 common shot (.15 inch in diameter). PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:ll be unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess a wild hen turkey at any time.
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00, and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10: April 5-6, 2008. Zone 17: March 29-30, 2008.
Youths who have completed a hunter education course must be accompanied by an adult mentor who is 18 years of age or older. Youths who have not completed a hunter education course must be under the direct supervision of an adult mentor who is 21 years of age or older.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Zone 1 - Northwest Arkansas. Start at northwest corner of Arkansas;
then south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Line to U.S. Hwy 62; east on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 16 at Fayetteville; east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 21; north on Hwy 21 to Hwy 43; north on Hwy 43 to Hwy 103; north on Hwy 103 to U.S. Hwy 412; east on U.S. Hwy 412 to U.S. Hwy 62; east on U.S. Hwy 62 to Long Creek east of Alpena; north on Long Creek to Table Rock Lake; then north along eastern edge of Table Rock Lake to the Arkansas-Missouri State Line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri State Line to the northwest corner of Arkansas.
Zone 2 - Western half of North Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of the Arkansas-Missouri State Line and the eastern edge of Table Rock Lake; south along the eastern edge of Table Rock Lake to Long Creek; south on Long Creek to U.S. Hwy 62 east of Alpena; west on U.S. Hwy 62 to U.S. Hwy 412; west on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 103; south on Hwy 103 to Hwy 43; south on Hwy 43 to Hwy 21; south on Hwy 21 to Hwy 16 near Swain; east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 27 near Tilly; north on Hwy 27 to Hwy 254; east on Hwy 254 to U.S. Hwy 65 at Dennard; north on Hwy 65 to Hwy 66 at Leslie; east on Hwy 66 to Hwy 58 at Mountain View; east on Hwy 58 to the White River; north on the White River to U.S. Hwy 62; west on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 14 at Yellville; west on Hwy 14 to Hwy 125; north on Hwy 125 to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri state line to the eastern edge of Table Rock Lake.
Zone 3 - Eastern half of North Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of the Arkansas-Missouri state line and Hwy 125; south on Hwy 125 to Hwy 14; east on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 62 at Yellville; east on U. S. Hwy 62 to the White River; south on the White River to the Black River; north on the Black River to the Current River; north on the Current River to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri State Line to the western edge of Bull Shoals Lake.
Zone 4 (section 1) - Western portion of Northeast Arkansas. Start at the intersection of the Current River and the Arkansas-Missouri state line; south along the Current River to the Black River; south on the Black River to the White River; south on the White River to Hwy 14; east on Hwy 14 to Hwy 17; south on Hwy 17 to Hwy 14; east on Hwy 14 to Hwy 145; south on Hwy 145 to Hwy 37; south on Hwy 37 to Hwy 42; east on Hwy 42 to Hwy 1 near Cherry Valley; north on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 63; north on U.S. Hwy 63 to Hwy 228; east on Hwy 228 to U.S. Hwy 412; east on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 141; north on Hwy 141 to U.S. Hwy 62; east on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 139; north on Hwy 139 to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west along the Arkansas-Missouri state line to the Current River.
Zone 4A (section 1) - Western portion of East Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 40 and U.S. Hwy 49 near Brinkley; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to the Hwy 39; south on Hwy 39 to Hwy 316; east on Hwy 316 to Hwy 318; east on Hwy 318 to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 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. Hwy 49; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 1 at Walnut Corner; north on Hwy 1 to U. S Interstate 40 at Forrest City; west on U.S Interstate 40 to U.S. Hwy 49 near Brinkley.
Zone 4 (section 2) - Eastern portion of Northeast Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 62 and the St. Francis River at the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on U.S. Hwy 62 to U.S. Hwy 49; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 1 near Jonesboro; south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 163; south on Hwy 163 to Hwy 42; east on Hwy 42 to Hwy 77 near Turrell; south on Hwy 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; north along the St. Francis River to U.S. Hwy 62.
Zone 4A (section 2) - Eastern portion of East Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 40 and the Mississippi River Levee at West Memphis; south on the Mississippi River Levee to Hwy 131 at Seyppel; north on Hwy 131 to Hwy 147; south on Hwy 147 to Hwy 38; west on Hwy 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 Hwy 147; north on Hwy 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; then on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; north on the St. Francis River to U.S. Interstate 40 near Madison; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to the Mississippi River Levee at West Memphis.
Zone 4B (section 1) - Western portion of Central Northeast Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 49 and Hwy 42 near Hickory Ridge; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to U.S. Interstate 40 near Brinkley; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to Hwy 1 near Forrest City; north on Hwy 1 to Hwy 42 near Cherry Valley; west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 49.
Zone 4B (section 2) - Eastern portion of Central Northeast Arkansas. Start at Hwy 42 and 163 near Birdeye; south on Hwy 163 to U.S. Hwy 64; east on U.S. Hwy 64 to St. Francis River levee; south on the St. Francis River Levee to U.S. Interstate 40; east on U.S. Interstate 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 Hwy 77; north on Hwy 77 to Hwy 42 near Turrell, west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 163 near Birdeye.
Zone 5 - Northern portion of Crowley's Ridge Arkansas. Start at the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 42 near Cherry Valley; north on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 49 at Jonesboro; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to U.S. Hwy 62; north on U.S. Hwy 62 to the St. Francis River; north on the St. Francis River to the Arkansas-Missouri state line; west on Arkansas-Missouri state line to Hwy 139; south on U.S. Hwy 139 to Hwy 141; south on Hwy 141 to U.S. Hwy 412; west on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 228; west on Hwy 228 to U.S. Hwy 63; south on U.S. Hwy 63 to Hwy 1 at Jonesboro; south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 163; south on Hwy 163 to Hwy 42; west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 1 near Cherry Valley.
Zone 5A - Southern portion of Crowley's Ridge Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S Interstate 40 and Hwy 1 at Forrest City; south on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 49 at Walnut Corner; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to the Mississippi River Levee; north on the Mississippi River Levee to FDR 1901 (low road); north on FDR 1901 to the St. Francis National Forest boundary; north and east on the St. Francis National Forest boundary to the Mississippi River; north on the Mississippi River to the St. Francis River; north on the St. Francis River to U.S. Interstate 40 near Madison; west on U.S. Interstate 40 to Hwy 1 at Forrest City.
Zone 5B (section 1) - Central portion of Crowley's Ridge Arkansas. Start at the intersection of Hwy 42 and Hwy 1 near Cherry Valley; south on Hwy 1 to U.S. Interstate near Forrest City; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to St. Francis River levee; north on the St. Francis River levee to U.S. Hwy 64; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 163; north on Hwy 163 to Hwy 42 near Birdeye, west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 1.
Zone 6 - Southwestern and South Central portions of Northwestern Arkansas. Start at the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line and U.S. Hwy 62; south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Interstate 540; east on U.S. Interstate 540 to U.S. Interstate 40; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to U.S. Hwy 64 near Lamar; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 123; north on Hwy 123 to Hwy 164; east on Hwy 164 to Hwy 27; north on Hwy 27 to Hwy 105; south on Hwy 105 to Hwy 124; east on Hwy 124 to Hwy 95 near Cleveland; north on Hwy 95 to Hwy 16 at Clinton; east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 92 at Greers Ferry; east on Hwy 92 to Hwy 25 at Drasco; north on Hwy 25 to Hwy 87 at Concord; south on Hwy 87 to U.S. Hwy 167 near Pleasant Plains; north on U.S. Hwy 167 to the White River at Batesville; north on White River to Hwy 58 near Guion; west on Hwy 58 to Hwy 14; west on Hwy 14 to Hwy 66 at Mountain View; west on Hwy 66 to U.S. Hwy 65 at Leslie; south on U.S. 65 to Hwy 254; west on Hwy 254 to Hwy 27; west on Hwy 27 to Hwy 16. west on Hwy 16 to U.S. Hwy 62 at Fayetteville; west on U.S. Hwy 62 to the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.
Zone 7 - Western portion of the Arkansas River Valley. Start at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 540 and the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north to U.S. Interstate 540 to U.S. Interstate 40; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to Hwy 9 at Morrilton; south on Hwy 9 to Hwy 10 at Perry; west on Hwy 10 to Hwy 23 at Booneville; south on Hwy 23 to U.S. Hwy 71; north on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 96; west on 96 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north on Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Interstate 540.
Zone 8 - Northern portion of Central Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 167 and the White River at Batesville; south on the White River to Hwy 14 at Newport; east on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 67; south on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 36; west on Hwy 36 to Hwy 305; south on Hwy 305 to Hwy 31 at Floyd; north on 31 to Hwy 5; south on Hwy 5 to Hwy 310; west on Hwy 310 to Hwy 36; west on Hwy 36 to U.S. Hwy 64; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to U.S. Hwy 65B; south on U.S. Hwy 65B to Hwy 60; west on Hwy 60 to Hwy 9; north on Hwy 9 to U.S. Interstate 40 near Morrilton; west on U.S. Interstate 40 to U.S. Hwy 64 at Lamar; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 123; north on Hwy 123 to Hwy 164; east on Hwy 164 to Hwy 27; north on Hwy 27 to Hwy 105; south on Hwy 105 to Hwy 124 at Jerusalem; east on Hwy 124 to Hwy 95 near Cleveland; north on Hwy 95 to Hwy 16 at Clinton; east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 92 at Greers Ferry; east on Hwy 92 to Hwy 25; north on Hwy 25 to Hwy 87 at Concord; south on Hwy 87 to U.S. Hwy 167 near Pleasant Plains; north on U.S. Hwy 167 to the White River at Batesville.
Zone 9 - East Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of Hwy 14 and U.S. Hwy 67 near Newport; south on U.S. Hwy 67 to U.S.Interstate 40 in North Little Rock; west on U.S. Interstate 40 to U.S. Interstate 30; west on U.S. Interstate 30 to the Arkansas River; south on the Arkansas River to U.S. Hwy 79B; north on U.S. Hwy 79B to U.S. Hwy 79; north on U.S. 79 to Hwy 152; east on Hwy 152 to U.S. Hwy 165; south on U.S. Hwy 165 to the Arkansas River; northeast on the Arkansas River to the confluence with the Arkansas Post Canal; east down the Arkansas Post
Canal to the confluence with the White River; southeast on the Arkansas-Desha county line following the White River to the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks; northeast on the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks to the intersection of the western line of Section 9, T8S, R1W; north on the western line of Section 9 to the southwestern corner of Section 4, T8S, R1W; north along the western line of Section 4 to the north line of T8S, R1W; east along the north line of T8S, R1W to the intersection of the Missouri Pacific Railroad; northeast on Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks to intersection of Mississippi River Levee south of Snow Lake; northeast on the Mississippi River Levee to Phillips County Rd. 422; west on CR 422 to the junction of CR 422 and Hwy 20 at the town of Modoc; west on Hwy 20 to Hwy 318; west on Hwy 318 to Hwy 316; west on Hwy 316 to Hwy 39 at Turner; north on Hwy 39 to U.S. Hwy 49; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 42 at Hickory Ridge; west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 37; north on Hwy 37 to Hwy 145; north on Hwy 145 to Hwy 14; west on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 67 near Newport.
Zone 10 - Central Arkansas River Valley. Start at the intersection of Hwy 67 and Hwy 36; west on Hwy 36 to Hwy 305; south on Hwy 305 to Hwy 31 at Floyd; north on Hwy 31 to Hwy 5; south on Hwy 5 to Hwy 310; west on Hwy 310 to Hwy 36; west on Hwy 36 to U.S. Hwy 64; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to U.S. Hwy 65B; south on U.S. Hwy 65B to Hwy 60; west on Hwy 60 to Hwy 9; south on Hwy 9 to Hwy 10 at Williams Junction; east on Hwy 10 to U.S. Interstate 430; west on U.S. Interstate 430 to U.S. Interstate 30; east on U.S. Interstate 30 to U.S. Interstate 40; east on U.S. Interstate 40 to U.S. Hwy 67; north on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 36.
Zone 11 - West Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of Hwy 9 and Hwy 10 at Perry; west on Hwy 10 to Hwy 23 at Booneville; south on Hwy 23 to U.S. Hwy 71; north on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 96; west on Hwy 96 to the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; south along the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to Hwy 8; east on Hwy 8 to the junction of U.S. Hwy 71; south on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 246; east on Hwy 246 to Hwy 84 at Athens; east on Hwy 84 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Salem; east on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 270 (Bypass); west on U.S. Hwy 270 to Hwy 227; north on Hwy 227 to Hwy 192; east on Hwy 192 to Hwy 7; north on Hwy 7 to U.S. Forest Service Access (FSA) Road 2; east on FSA Road 2 to FSA Road 46; east on FSA Road 46 to Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24330; south on Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24330 to Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24000; east on Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24000 to Hwy 9; north on Hwy 9 to Hwy 10 at Perry.
Zone 12 - Central and South Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 30 and the Arkansas River; west on U.S. Interstate 30 to Hwy 51; south on Hwy 51 to Hwy 26; west on Hwy 26 to Hwy 27 at Murfreesboro; south on Hwy 27 to Hwy 355 at Mineral Springs; south on Hwy 355 to Hwy 32 at Saratoga; west on Hwy 32 to Millwood Dam/Little River; downstream on Little River to Red River; downstream on Red River to U.S. Interstate 30; east on U.S. Interstate 30 to Hwy 29; south on Hwy 29 to the Arkansas-Louisiana state line;
east on the Arkansas-Louisiana state line to Bayou Bartholomew; north on Bayou Bartholomew to the U.S. Hwy 79B; north on U.S. Hwy 79B to the Arkansas River; north on the Arkansas River to U.S. Interstate 30.
Zone 13 - Northwest part of South Central Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S. Interstate 30 and U.S. Hwy 70; west on U.S. Interstate 30 to Hwy 51; south on Hwy 51 to Hwy 26; west on 26 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Center Point; west on U.S. Hwy 278 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Dierks; west on U. S. Hwy 70 to the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to Hwy 246; east on Hwy 246 to U.S. Hwy 71; south on U. S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 8; east on Hwy 8 to Hwy 84 at Athens; east on Hwy 84 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Salem; east on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 270 (Bypass); west on .S. Hwy 270 to Hwy 227; north on Hwy 227 to Hwy 192; east on Hwy 192 to Hwy 7; north on Hwy 7 to U.S. Forest Service Access (FSA) Road 2; east on FSA Road 2 to FSA Road 46; east on FSA Road 46 to Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24330; south on Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24330 to Weyerhaeuser Company Road 24000; east on Weyhaeuser Company Road 24000 to Hwy 9; north on Hwy 9 to Hwy 10 at Williams' Junction; east on Hwy 10 to U.S. Interstate 430; south on U.S. Interstate 430 to U.S. Interstate 30; southwest on U.S. Interstate 30 to U.S. Hwy 70.
Zone 14 - Southwest Arkansas. Start at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 70 and the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; east on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Dierks; east on U.S. Hwy 278 to Hwy 26; east on Hwy 26 to Hwy 27; south on Hwy 27 to Hwy 355 at Mineral Springs; south on Hwy 355 to Hwy 32 at Saratoga; west on Hwy 32 to Millwood Dam/Little River; downstream on Little River to Red River; downstream on Red River to U.S. Interstate 30; west on U.S. Interstate 30 to the Arkansas-Texas state line at Texarkana; north along the Arkansas-Texas state line to the Red River; west along the river to the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; north along the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Hwy 70.
Zone 15 - Southwest part of South Central Arkansas. Start at U.S. Interstate 30 and Hwy 29 at Hope; south on Hwy 29 to the Arkansas-Louisiana state line; west on the Arkansas-Louisiana state line to the intersection of the Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas state lines; north on the Arkansas-Texas state line to U.S. Interstate 30 at Texarkana; east on U.S. Interstate 30 to Hwy 29 at Hope.
Zone 16 - Southeast Arkansas. Start at the Arkansas River and U.S. Hwy 79B; north on U.S. Hwy 79B to U.S. Hwy 79; north on U.S. Hwy 79 to Hwy 152; east on Hwy 152 to U.S. Hwy 165; south on U.S Hwy 165 to the Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee; south on the Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee to Gould Road; west on Gould Road to Hwy 1; south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 138; west on Hwy 138 to Bayou Bartholomew; north along Bayou Bartholomew to U.S. Hwy 79B; north on U.S. Hwy 79B to the Arkansas River.
Zone 16A - Southern portion of Southeast Arkansas. Start at the Mississippi River Levee and the Arkansas-Louisiana state line; west along the Arkansas-Louisiana state line to Bayou Bartholomew; north along Bayou Bartholomew to Hwy 138; east on Hwy 138 to Hwy 1; north on Hwy 1 to Gould Road; east on Gould Road to the Mississippi River Levee; south on the Mississippi River Levee to the Arkansas-Louisiana state line.
Zone 17 - Arkansas lands within the Mississippi River Levees. All Arkansas lands lying between the Arkansas-Tennessee state line, the Arkansas-Mississippi state line and the Mississippi River Levees and other lands described as follows: start at the Mississippi River Levee and the Arkansas-Missouri state line, south on the Mississippi River Levee to Hwy 131 at Seyppel; north on Hwy 131 to Hwy 147; south on Hwy 147 to Hwy 38; west on Hwy 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 Hwy 147; north on Hwy 147 to Crittenden County Road 285; south on Crittenden County Road 285 to Mississippi River Levee; south on the Mississippi River Levee to it's end near the St. Francis River; then on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; then along the St. Francis River to the Mississippi River to the southeast boundary of the St. Francis National Forest; west and south along the St. Francis National Forest boundary to the intersection of FDR 1901 (low road); south along FDR 1901 to its intersection of the Mississippi River Levee in Helena; south on the Mississippi River Levee to the Missouri-Pacific Railroad south of Snow Lake; south and west along the Missouri-Pacific railroad to the intersection with the north line of Section 1, T8S, R1W; west along the Township line to the northwest corner of Section 4, T8S, R1W; south along the western line of Section 4, T8S, R1W to the north line of Section 9, T8S, R1W; south along the western line of Section 9, T8S, R1W to its intersection with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad; south and west along the Missouri-Pacific railroad to White River; northwest on the Arkansas-Desha county line following the White River to the confluence with the Arkansas Post Canal; west along the Arkansas Post Canal to the confluence with the Arkansas River; southwest on the Arkansas River to U.S. Hwy 165 at the Pendleton Bridge; south on U.S. Hwy 165 to the Arkansas/Mississippi River Levee; south on the Arkansas-Mississippi River Levee to the Arkansas-Louisiana state line.
TURKEY ZONE 1A: Northwest Arkansas. Start at northwest corner of
Arkansas; then south on Arkansas-Oklahoma state line to U.S. Hwy 62;
east on U.S. Hwy 62 to I-540 near Fayetteville; then north on I-540 to
U.S. Hwy 62; then northeast on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 37 at Gateway;
then north on Hwy 37 to Arkansas-Missouri line; then west along line to northwest corner of Arkansas.
TURKEY ZONE 1: Western portion of north-central Arkansas. Start at junction of Arkansas-Missouri state line and Hwy 37; then south on Hwy 37 to U.S. Hwy 62 at Gateway; then west on U.S. Hwy 62 to I-540; then south on I-540 to Hwy 16 at Fayetteville; then east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 74; then east on Hwy 74 to U.S. Hwy 412 at Huntsville; then east on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 392 at Little Arkansaw; then south on Hwy 392 to Hwy 397; then south on Hwy 397 to Hwy 43; then southwest on Hwy 43 to Hwy 74 near Ponca; then east on Hwy 74 to Hwy 123 at Piercetown; then north on Hwy 123 to Buffalo River at Carver; then east along Buffalo River to U.S. Hwy 65; then south on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 66 at Leslie; then east on Hwy 66 to Hwy 14 at Mountain View; then east on Hwy 14 to Hwy 58; then north on Hwy 58 to White River near Guion; then northwest along White River to U.S. Hwy 412 at Cotter; then west on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 14 at Yellville; then northwest on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 65 at Omaha; then north on U.S. Hwy 65 to Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west along line to Hwy 37.
TURKEY ZONE 2: Southwestern and south central portions of northwestern Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 62 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then go south along line to I-40 near Van Buren; then east on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 64 at Clarksville; then east on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 164; then east on Hwy 164 to Hwy 7; then south on Hwy 7 to Hwy 27 at Dover; then north on Hwy 27 to Hwy 105 near Hector; then south on Hwy 105 to Hwy 124; then east on Hwy 124 to Hwy 95; then north on Hwy 95 to U.S. Hwy 65 at Clinton; then north on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 16; then east on Hwy 16 to Hwy 92 at Greers Ferry; then east on Hwy 92 to Hwy 25 near Drasco; then northeast on Hwy 25 to Hwy 87 near Concord; then east on Hwy 87 to Hwy 157; then east on Hwy 157 to Hwy 14; east on Hwy 14 to White River at Oil Trough; northwest along White River to Hwy 58 near Guion; then south on Hwy 58 to Hwy 14; then west on Hwy 14 to Hwy 66 at Mountain View; west on Hwy 66 to U.S. Hwy 65 at Leslie; then north on U.S. Hwy 65 to Buffalo River; then west along Buffalo River to Hwy 123 at Carver; then south on Hwy 123 to Hwy 74 at Piercetown; then west on Hwy 74 to Hwy 43 near Ponca; then north on Hwy 43 to Hwy 397; then north on Hwy 397 to Hwy 392; then west on Hwy 392 to U.S. Hwy 412; then west on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 74 at Huntsville; then west on Hwy 74 to Hwy 16; then west on Hwy 16 to I-540 near Fayetteville; then north on I-540 to U.S. Hwy 62; then west on U.S. Hwy 62 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then south along line to I-40.
TURKEY ZONE 3: Eastern half of north central Arkansas. Start at Arkansas-Missouri state line and U.S. Hwy 65; then south on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 14 at Omaha; then east on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 412 at Yellville; then east on U.S. Hwy 412 to White River at Cotter; then southeast along White River to the Black River near Jacksonport; then north along Black River to the Current River near Pocahontas; then north along Current River to Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west along line to U.S. Hwy 65.
TURKEY ZONE 4: Western portion of northeast and east central Arkansas. Start at Arkansas-Missouri state line and Current River; then south along Current River to Black River near Pocahontas; then south along Black River to White River near Jacksonport; then east along White River to Hwy 14 at Newport;
then east on Hwy 14 to U.S. Hwy 67; then south on U.S. Hwy 67 to I-40 near Little Rock; then east on I-40 to I-440; then south on I-440 to U.S. Hwy 165; then south on U.S. Hwy 165 to Hwy 15 at England; then south on Hwy 15 to Hwy 88; then south on Hwy 88 to U.S. Hwy 79; then north on U.S. Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 165 at Stuttgart; then south on U.S. Hwy 165 to Hwy 130 at DeWitt; then north on Hwy 130 to Hwy 33; then north on Hwy 33 to I-40; east on I-40 to Hwy 49 at Brinkley; then south on Hwy 49 to U.S. Hwy 70; then west on U.S. Hwy 70 to Hwy 302; then south on Hwy 302 to Hwy 86 near Clarendon; then south on Hwy 86 to Hwy 17 at Holy Grove; then south on Hwy 17 to Hwy 1; then north on Hwy 1 to Hwy 316; then east on Hwy 316 to Hwy 318; then south on Hwy 318 to Hwy 20; then east on Hwy 20 to Mississippi River Levee; then north on Levee to U.S. Hwy 49 at Helena; then west on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 1 at Walnut Corner; then north on Hwy 1 to Hwy 1B at Jonesboro; then north on Hwy 1B to U.S. Hwy 63; then north on U.S. Hwy 63 to Hwy 228 at Sedgwick; then north on Hwy 228 to U.S. Hwy 412; then east on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 141; then north on Hwy 141 to U.S. Hwy 62 at McDougal; then east on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 139 near Pollard; then north on Hwy 139 to Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west along line to Current River.
TURKEY ZONE 4A: Northeast Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 62 and St. Francis River at the Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west on U.S. Hwy 62 to U.S. Hwy 49 at Piggott; then south on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 1 at Jonesboro; then south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 163; then south on Hwy 163 to Hwy 214; then east on Hwy 214 to Hwy 373; then south on Hwy 373 to Hwy 163; then south on Hwy 163 to U.S. Hwy 64; then east on U.S. Hwy 64 to St. Francis River; then south along St. Francis River to U.S. Hwy 79 at Cody; then north on U.S. Hwy 79 to I-40; then east on I-40 to Mississippi River Levee; then north along levee to Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west along line to St. Francis River; then north along St. Francis River to U.S. Hwy 62.
TURKEY ZONE 4B: Southern portion of southeast Arkansas. Start at Bayou Bartholomew and Arkansas-Louisiana state line; then north along Bayou Bartholomew to U.S. Hwy 79 near Pine Bluff; then north on U.S. Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 65; then south on U.S. Hwy 65 to U.S. Hwy 165; then east on U.S. Hwy 165 to the Arkansas-Mississippi River Levee just south of the Pendleton Bridge on the Arkansas River; then south along levee to Arkansas-Louisiana state line; then west along line to Bayou Bartholomew.
TURKEY ZONE 5: Central portion of northeast Arkansas. Start at Arkansas-Missouri state line and Hwy 139; then south on Hwy 139 to U.S. Hwy 62; then west on U.S. Hwy 62 to Hwy 141; then south on Hwy 141 to U.S. Hwy 412; then west on U.S. Hwy 412 to Hwy 228; then south on Hwy 228 to U.S. Hwy 63; then south on U.S. Hwy 63 to Hwy 1B; then south on Hwy 1B to Hwy 1; then north on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 49; then north on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 62; then northwest on Hwy 62 to St. Francis River; then north along St. Francis River to Arkansas-Missouri state line; then west along line to Hwy 139.
TURKEY ZONE 5A: Central portion of northeast and east central Arkansas. Start at Hwy 1 and Hwy 163 at Jonesboro; then south on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 79 at Marianna; then east on U.S. Hwy 79 to St. Francis River at Cody; then north along St. Francis River to U.S. Hwy 64 at Parkin; then west on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 163 at Levesque; then north on Hwy 163 to Hwy 373; then north on Hwy 373 to Hwy 214; then west on Hwy 214 to Hwy 163; then north on Hwy 163 to Hwy 1.
TURKEY ZONE 5B: Eastern portion of east central Arkansas. Start at junction of Hwy 1 and U.S. Hwy 79 at Marianna; then north on U.S. Hwy 79 to I-40; then east on I-40 to Mississippi River levee; then south along levee to Hwy 131 at Seyppel; then north on Hwy 131 to Hwy 147; then south to Hwy 38; then east on Hwy 38 to County Line Rd.; then south to Mississippi River levee; then south along levee to its end near St. Francis River; then on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; then southeast along St. Francis River to the Mississippi River to the southeast boundary of the St. Francis National Forest; west and south along the St. Francis National Forest boundary to the intersection of FDR 1901 (low road); south along FDR 1901 to its intersection of the Mississippi River Levee in Helena; then west on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 1; then north on Hwy 1 to U.S. Hwy 79.
TURKEY ZONE 6: Arkansas River Valley. Start at I-40 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then south along line to Hwy 96; then east on Hwy 96 to U.S. Hwy 71 at Mansfield; then south on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 23 at Elm Park; then north on Hwy 23 to Hwy 10 at Booneville; then east on Hwy 10 to Hwy 9 at Perry; then south on Hwy 9 to Hwy 60; then east on Hwy 60 to U.S. Hwy 64 at Conway; then east on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 36; then north on Hwy 36 to Hwy 310; then east on Hwy 310 to Hwy 5; then north on Hwy 5 to Hwy 31; then south on Hwy 31 to U.S. Hwy 67 at Beebe; then north on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 14 at Newport; then west on Hwy 14 to White River at Newport; then west along White River to Hwy 14 at Oil Trough; then west on Hwy 14 to Hwy 157; then south on Hwy 157 to Hwy 87; then west on Hwy 87 to Hwy 25 at Concord; then west on Hwy 25 to Hwy 92 at Drasco; then west on Hwy 92 to Hwy 16 at Greers Ferry; then west on Hwy 16 to U.S. Hwy 65; then south on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 95 at Clinton; then west on Hwy 95 to Hwy 124; then west on Hwy 124 to Hwy 105; then north on Hwy 105 to Hwy 27; then west on Hwy 27 to Hwy 7 at Dover; then north on Hwy 7 to Hwy 164; then west on Hwy 164 to U.S. Hwy 64; then west on U.S. Hwy 64 to I-40 at Clarksville; then west on I-40 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.
TURKEY ZONE 7: West central Arkansas. Start at Hwy 4 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line near Cove; then east on Hwy 4 to U.S. Hwy 71; then south on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 246; then east on Hwy 246 to Hwy 84 at Athens; then east on Hwy 84 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Salem; then east on U.S. Hwy 70 to Hwy 8 at Glenwood; then south on Hwy 8 to Hwy 84 at Amity; then east on Hwy 84 to I-30 near Social Hill; then north on I-30 to I-430; then north on I-430 to Hwy 10; then west on Hwy 10 to Hwy 9 at Williams Junction; then north on Hwy 9 to Hwy 10; then west on Hwy 10 to Hwy 23 at Booneville; then south on Hwy 23 to U.S. Hwy 71 at Elm Park; then north on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 96 at Mansfield; then west on Hwy 96 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then south along line to Hwy 4.
TURKEY ZONE 7A: Central Arkansas. Start at I-430 and I-30 near Mabelvale; then north on I-430 to Hwy 10; then west on Hwy 10 to Hwy 9; then north on Hwy 9 to Hwy 60 near Perryville; then east on Hwy 60 to U.S. Hwy 64 at Conway; then east on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 36 at Hamlet; then north on Hwy 36 to Hwy 310 at Mt. Vernon; then east on Hwy 310 to Hwy 5; then north on Hwy 5 to Hwy 31; then south on Hwy 31 to U.S. Hwy 67 near Beebe; then south on U.S. Hwy 67 to I-40; then east on I-40 to I-440; then south on I-440 to I-30; then south on I-30 to I-430.
TURKEY ZONE 8: Northern portion of southwest Arkansas. Start at U.S. Hwy 70 and Arkansas-Oklahoma state line near Ultima Thule; then east on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Dierks; then south on U.S. Hwy 278 to Hwy 26 at Center Point; then east on Hwy 26 to Hwy 51; then east on Hwy 51 to I-30 at Arkadelphia; then north on I-30 to Hwy 84 at Social Hill; then west on Hwy 84 to Hwy 8 at Amity; then north on Hwy 8 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Glenwood; then south on U.S. Hwy 70 to Hwy 84 at Salem; then west on Hwy 84 to Hwy 246 at Athens; then west on Hwy 246 to U.S. Hwy 71; then north on U.S. Hwy 71 to Hwy 4 near Cove; then west on Hwy 4 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then south along line to U.S. Hwy 70.
TURKEY ZONE 9: Central and south central Arkansas. Start at Arkansas-Oklahoma state line and the Little River near Dogtown; then southeast along Little River to Red River at Fulton; then south along Red River to U.S. Hwy 82 at Garland; then east on U.S. Hwy 82 to Hwy 29 at Lewisville; then south on Hwy 29 to Arkansas-Louisiana state line; then east along line to Bayou Bartholomew; then north along Bayou
Bartholomew to U.S. Hwy 79 at Pine Bluff; then north on U.S. Hwy 79 to Arkansas River; then northwest along Arkansas River to I-440; then south on I-440 to I-30; then south on I-30 to Hwy 51 at Arkadelphia; then west on Hwy 51 to Hwy 26; then west on Hwy 26 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Center Point; then north on U.S. Hwy 278 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Dierks; then west on U.S. Hwy 70 to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line; then south along line to the Little River near Dogtown.
TURKEY ZONE 9A: Southwest Arkansas. Start at the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line and the Little River; then south and east along state line to Hwy 29 at Arkana; then north on Hwy 29 to U.S. Hwy 82 at Lewisville; then west on U.S. Hwy 82 to Red River; then north along Red River to Little River; then northwest along Little River to Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.
SPRING TURKEY ZONE 10: Southeast portion of east central Arkansas. Start at I-440 and Arkansas River near Little Rock; then southeast along Arkansas River to U.S. Hwy 79 at Pine Bluff; then south along U.S. Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 65; then south on U.S. Hwy 65 to U.S. Hwy 165 at Dumas; then north and east on U.S. Hwy 165 to the Pendleton Bridge on the Arkansas River; then northeast on the Arkansas River to the Arkansas River-White River shipping canal; east on the shipping canal to the White River, southeast on the Arkansas-Desha county line following the White River to the Missouri-Pacific Railroad; then northeasterly along railroad to the northwest corner of Section 4, T8S, R1W; then east along Township line to the Missouri-Pacific Railroad with the North line Section 1, T8S, R1W; then northeasterly along Missouri Pacific railroad to Mississippi River levee south of Snow Lake; then north along levee to Hwy 20 near Elaine; then west on Hwy 20 to Hwy 318; then north on Hwy 318 to Hwy 316; then west on Hwy 316 to Hwy 1; then south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 17 at Cross Roads; then north on Hwy 17 to Hwy 86 at Holly Grove; then north on Hwy 86 to Hwy 302 near Clarendon; then north on Hwy 302 to U.S. Hwy 70; then east on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 49; then north on U.S. Hwy 49 to I-40 at Brinkley; then west on I-40 to Hwy 33; then south on Hwy 33 to Hwy 130; then south on Hwy 130 to U.S. Hwy 165 at Dewitt; then north on U.S. Hwy 165 to U.S. Hwy 79 at Stuttgart; then south on U.S. Hwy 79 to Hwy 88; then north on Hwy 88 to Hwy 15; then north on Hwy 15 to U.S. Hwy 165 at England; then north on U.S. Hwy 165 to I-440; then south on I-440 to Arkansas River.
TURKEY ZONE 17: Arkansas lands within the Mississippi River Levees. All Arkansas lands lying between the Arkansas-Tennessee state line, the Arkansas-Mississippi state line and the Mississippi River Levees and other lands described as follows: from the Mississippi River Levee at the Arkansas-Missouri state line, south to Hwy 131 at Seyppel; north to Hwy 147 then south to Hwy 38; west on Hwy 38 to County Line Road; south to the
Mississippi River Levee to its end near the St. Francis River; then on a line due west from this point to the St. Francis River; then along the St. Francis River to the Mississippi River to the southeast boundary of the St. Francis National Forest; west and south along the St. Francis National Forest boundary to the intersection of FDR 1901 (low road); south along FDR 1901 to its intersection of the Mississippi River Levee in Helena; south on the Mississippi River Levee to the Missouri-Pacific Railroad south of Snow Lake; southwesterly along the railroad to the intersection with the North line of Section 1, T8S, R1W; west along the Township line to the Northwest corner of Section 4, T8S,
R1W; then south to the Missouri-Pacific Railroad; southwesterly along the railroad to the White River; northwest on the Arkansas-Desha County line following the White River to the intersection of the Arkansas River-White River shipping canal; west on the shipping canal to the Arkansas River; southwest on the Arkansas River to U.S. Hwy 165 at the Pendleton Bridge; south and west on U.S. Hwy 165 to the Arkansas-Mississippi River Levee; south on the levee to the Arkansas state line.
Bear Zone 1: Start at the junction of Interstate 40 and the Oklahoma state line; then east to the junction of Interstate 40 and U.S. 67; north and east on U.S. Hwy 67 to the Missouri state line; west along the Arkansas and Missouri state line to the Oklahoma state line; and south along the Oklahoma state line to the junction of Interstate 40.
Bear Zone 2: Start at the junction of Interstate 40 and the Oklahoma state line; then east on Interstate 40 to Interstate 430; south on Interstate 430 to Interstate 30; south and west on Interstate 30 to Hwy 51; south on Hwy 51 to Hwy 26; west on Hwy 26 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Center Point; west on U.S. Hwy 278 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Dierks; west on U.S. Hwy 70 to the Oklahoma state line; and north along the Oklahoma state line to Interstate 40.
Bear Zone 3: Start at the junction of Interstate 30 and Hwy 51; south on Hwy 51 to Hwy 26; west on Hwy 26 to U.S. Hwy 278 at Center Point; west on U.S. Hwy 278 to U.S. Hwy 70 at Dierks; west on U.S. Hwy 70 to the Oklahoma state line; south along the Oklahoma state line to the Red River; east along the Red River to U.S. 71; south on U.S. 71 to Interstate 30; and north and east on Interstate 30 to State Hwy 8 near Arkadelphia.
Bear Zone 4: Start at Interstate 30 and the Texas state line at Texarkana; then north and east on Interstate 30 to U.S. 65; south on U.S. 65 to Lake Village; east on U.S. 82 to the Mississippi River; south along the Mississippi River to the Louisiana state line; west along the Louisiana state line to the Texas state line; and north to Interstate 30.
Bear Zone 5: Start at the junction of U.S. 165 and the Arkansas River (at Pendleton Bridge); north on U.S. 165 to State Route 130 at DeWitt; north on State Route 130 to State Route 33; north on State Route 33 to U.S. Hwy 79; north and east on U.S. Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 49; south and east on U.S. Hwy 49 to the Mississippi River Levee; south on the Mississippi River Levee to the confluence of the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers; north and west along the Arkansas River to the junction of the Arkansas River and U.S. 165 (at Pendleton Bridge). Arkansas lands lying east of the Mississippi River are closed.
Bear Zone 5A: Start at the junction of U.S. 165 and the Arkansas River (at Pendleton Bridge); south on U.S. 165 to the junction of U.S. 165 and U.S. 65; south on U.S. 65 to the junction of U.S. 65 and U.S. 82; east on U.S. 82 to the Mississippi River; north on the Mississippi River to the confluence of the Mississippi and the Arkansas Rivers; north and west along the Arkansas River to the junction of the Arkansas River and U.S. 165 (at Pendleton Bridge). Arkansas lands lying east of the Mississippi River are closed.
Bear Zone 6: Start at Interstate 40 at the Tennessee state line; west on Interstate 40 to the junction of interstate 440; south on Interstate 440 to U.S. 65; south on U.S. 65 to the junction of U.S. 165; north on U.S. 165 to State
Route 130 at DeWitt; north on State Route 130 to State Route 33; north on State Route 33 to U.S. Hwy 79; north and east on U.S. Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 49; south and east on U.S. Hwy 49to the Mississippi River; and up the Mississippi River to Interstate 40.
Bear Zone 7: Start at Interstate 40 and the Tennessee state line; then go west on Interstate 40 to U.S. 67; north and east on U.S. 67 to the Missouri state line; follow the Missouri state line around the Missouri boot heel to the Mississippi River; and down the Mississippi River to Interstate 40.
Wildlife Management Area (WMA) (Ref. Code 01.00C) shall be considered as a separate zone for the purpose of establishing and applying 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 National Wildlife Refuge lands) shall be considered as inholdings. Such inholdings shall be included in the same zone as the surrounding WMA lands and subject to the same state regulations pertaining to hunting seasons, hunting hours, bag limits and hunting permits as that WMA.
EXCEPTION:
That area north of Hwy 14 from Allison to Big Creek; Big Creek to Buffalo River; Buffalo River to White River; White River to Hwy 14 at Allison. The same hunting seasons, method of take, bag limits, shooting hours and permits for hunting which apply to the Sylamore WMA will apply to the private land as well.
(SOUTH UNIT) This includes all U.S. Forest Service lands south of Hwy 14 within the Sylamore Ranger District.
EXCEPTION:
FLOOD PRONE REGION A - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 1 and U.S.
Hwy 63; south on Hwy 1 to Hwy 64; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to U.S. Hwy 49; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 42; west on Hwy 42 to Hwy 37; north on Hwy 37 to Hwy 14; east on Hwy 14 to Hwy 37; north on Hwy 37 Hwy 18; west on Hwy 18 to Hwy 384; east on Hwy 384 to U.S. Hwy 67; north on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 230; east on Hwy 230 to Hwy 91; south on Hwy 91 to Hwy 18; south on Hwy 18 to Hwy 226; east on Hwy 226 to U.S. Hwy 49; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to U.S. Hwy 63; south on U.S. Hwy 63 to Hwy 1.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region A will be closed to all deer hunting when the Cache River gauge at Patterson reaches 12 feet. This restriction shall be lifted when the Cache River gauge at Patterson falls to or below 11 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION B - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 17 and U.S. Hwy 67; south on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 36; east on Hwy 36 to Hwy 323; south on Hwy 323 to Hwy 11; south on Hwy 11 to Hwy 38; east on Hwy 38 to Hwy 33; north on Hwy 33 to Hwy 17; north on Hwy 17 to U.S. Hwy 67.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region B will be closed to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at Augusta reaches 31 feet. This restriction will be lifted when the White River gauge at Augusta falls below 30 feet and the White River gauge at Georgetown falls to or below 19 feet. BOTH CONDITIONS MUST EXIST AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE REGION TO BE OPENED. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION C - Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 49 and Hwy 38; west on Hwy 38 to Hwy 33; north on Hwy 33 to U.S. Hwy 64; west on U.S. Hwy 64 to Hwy 33; north on Hwy 33 to Hwy 17; north on Hwy 17 to U.S. Hwy 67; north on U.S. Hwy 67 to Hwy 384; east on Hwy 384 to Hwy 18: east on Hwy 18 to Hwy 37; south on Hwy 37 to Hwy 14; west of Hwy 14 to Hwy 37;
south on Hwy 37 to Hwy 42; east on Hwy 42 to U.S. Hwy 49; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 38.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Regions C will be closed to all deer hunting when the Cache River gauge at Patterson reaches 11 feet. This restriction shall be lifted when the Cache River Gauge at Patterson falls to or below 9.5 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION D - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 11 and Hwy 38; east on Hwy 38 to U.S. Hwy 49; south on U.S. Hwy 49 to U.S. Hwy 70; west on U.S. Hwy 70 to Hwy 302; west on Hwy 302 to U.S. Hwy 79; south on U.S. Hwy 79 to Hwy 33; north on Hwy 33 to U.S. Hwy 70; west on U.S. Hwy 70 to Hwy 11; north on Hwy 11 to Hwy 38.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region D will be closed to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at Clarendon reaches 28 feet. This restriction will be lifted when the White River Gauge at Clarendon falls to or below 27 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @
FLOOD PRONE REGION E - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 1 and Hwy 153; north on Hwy 153 to Hwy 33; north on Hwy 33 to U.S. Hwy 79; north on U. S. Hwy 79 to Hwy 86; south on Hwy 86 to Hwy 17; south on Hwy 17 to Hwy 1; north on Hwy 1 to Hwy 316; east on Hwy 316 to Hwy 318; east on Hwy 318 to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 20 to Hwy 44; south on Hwy 44 to Phillips County Road 533; west on Phillips County Road 533 to Phillips County Road 529; north on Phillips County Road 529 to Phillips County Road 514; west on Phillips County Road 514 to the White River Levee; south on the White River Levee to the pipeline right of way; west on the pipeline right of way to Ethel County Road; west on Ethel County Road to Hwy 17; north on Hwy 17 to Hwy 1; west on Hwy 1 to Hwy 153.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region E will be closed to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at St. Charles reaches 26 feet. This restriction will be lifted when the White River gauge at St. Charles falls to or below 23.5 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION F - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 44 and Tichnor Blacktop County Road at Tichnor; west on Hwy 44 to the right of way on the north/south power line; north then northwest on the power line right of way to Arkansas Hwy 17; north on Hwy 17 to Hwy 152; east on Hwy 152 to the pipeline right of way; northeast on the pipeline right of way to Hwy 17; north on Hwy 17 to Ethel; east on Ethel County Road to the pipeline right of way; east on the pipeline right of way to the White River Levee; north on the White River Levee to Phillips County Road 514; east on Phillips County Road 514 to Phillips County Road 529; south on Phillips County Road 529 to
Phillips County Road 533; east on Phillips County Road 533 to Hwy 44; south on Hwy 44 to Hwy 85 at Crumrod; south on Hwy 85 to County Road 76; northeast on County Road 76 to the Mississippi River levee; southeast on the Mississippi River levee to the west line of Section 31, T7S, R2E; then south on the west line of Section 31, T7S, R2E to the west line of Section 6, T8S, R2E; south on the west line of Section 6, T8S, R2E to the Arkansas-Mississippi State line; south on Arkansas-Mississippi State line to the mouth of the White River; upstream on the main channel of the White River to the White River Cut Off; southwest on the White River Cut Off to the Arkansas River; upstream on the main channel of the Arkansas River to the west line of Section 29, T8S, R2W; north on the west line of Section 29, T8S, R2W to West Medina Lane County Road; southeast on West Medina Lane County Road to Nady County Road; northeast on Nady County Road to Tichnor Blacktop Road;north on Tichnor Blacktop Road to Hwy 44.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region F will be closed to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at St. Charles reaches 23.5 feet and the gauge at Lock and Dam No. 1 on the Arkansas River has reached 145 feet MSL. BOTH CONDITIONS MUST EXIST AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE REGION TO BE CLOSED. This restriction will be lifted when the White River gauge at St. Charles falls to or below 21.5 feet and the gauge at Lock and Dam #1 on the Arkansas River falls to or below 143 feet MSL. BOTH CONDITIONS MUST EXIST AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE REGION TO BE OPENED. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION G - Beginning at the main channel of the Mississippi River at the Helena Bridge and U.S. Hwy 49; north on U.S. Hwy 49 to Hwy 20; west on Hwy 20 to Hwy 44; west on Hwy 44 to Hwy 85; south on Hwy 85 to County Road 76; northeast on County Road 76 to the Mississippi River Levee; southeast on the Mississippi River Levee to the west line of Section 31,T7S, R2E; south on the west line of Section 31, T7S, R2E to the west line of Section 6, T8S, R2E; south on the west line of Section 6, T8S, R2E to the Arkansas-Mississippi State line; north on the Arkansas-Mississippi State line to the Mississippi River bridge at Helena on U.S. Hwy 49.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region G will close to all deer hunting when the Mississippi River gauge at Helena reaches 44 feet. This restriction shall be lifted when the Mississippi River gauge at Helena falls to or below 42 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION H - Beginning at the junction of Hwy 44 and Tichnor Blacktop Road at Tichnor; south on Tichnor Blacktop Road to Nady County Road; southwest on Nady County Road to west Medina Lane County Road; northwest on west Medina Lane County Road to the west line of Section 29, T8S, R2W; south on the west line of Section 29, T8S, R2W to the main channel of the Arkansas River; downstream (southeast) on the main channel of the Arkansas River to the White River Cut Off; northeast on the White River Cut Off to the main channel of the White River; downstream (southeast) on the main channel of the White River to the Arkansas-Mississippi State line; southwest on the Arkansas-Mississippi State line to the Mississippi Old River Chute on the north end of Ashbrook Island; southwest on the Mississippi Old River Chute to the transfer canal for the Connelly Bayou Pumping Plant; southwest on the transfer canal to the Connelly Bayou Pumping Plant and Connelly Bayou; southwest on Connelly Bayou to the junction of Hwy 144; west on Hwy 144 to Hwy 257; north on Hwy 257 to U.S. Hwy 65; north on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 1 at McGehee; north on Hwy 1 to the junction of U.S. Hwy 165; north on U.S. Hwy 165 to Hwy 44; west on Hwy 44 to the junction of Hwy 44 and Tichnor Blacktop Road.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region H will close to all deer hunting when the Mississippi River gauge at Arkansas City reaches 37 feet. This restriction shall be lifted when the Mississippi River gauge at Arkansas City falls to or below 35 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ agfc.com.
FLOOD PRONE REGION I - Beginning at the Arkansas-Louisiana State line and U.S. Hwy 65; north on U.S. Hwy 65 to Hwy 257; south on Hwy 257 to Hwy 144; east on Hwy 144 to Connelly Bayou; northeast on Connelly Bayou to the Connelly Bayou Pumping Plant and the pumping plant transfer canal; northeast on the transfer canal to the Mississippi Old River Chute; northeast up the Mississippi Old River Chute to the Arkansas-Mississippi State line; southwest along the Arkansas-Mississippi State line to the Arkansas-Louisiana State line; west along the Arkansas-Louisiana State line to its intersection with U.S. Hwy 65 on the Arkansas-Louisiana State line.
Conditions for Closing: Flood Prone Region I will close to all deer hunting when the Mississippi River gauge at Greenville reaches 48 feet. This restriction shall be lifted when the Mississippi River gauge at Greenville falls to or below 46 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ agfc.com.
BLACK RIVER FLOOD PRONE REGION - Beginning at the junction of State Hwy 62 and State Hwy 67 at Pocahontas, go south on State Hwy 67 to the junction of State Hwy 304, go east on Hwy 304 to the junction of State Hwy 304 and State Hwy 90 at Delaplaine, go north on State Hwy 90 to the junction of State Hwy 90 and State Hwy 135, go north on State Hwy 135 to the junction of Hwy 135 and State Hwy 162, go west on State Hwy 62 to the junction of State Hwy 62 and State Hwy 67 at Corning, go south on State Hwy 67 to the junction of State Hwy 67 and State Hwy 62 at Pocahontas.
Conditions for Closing: Black River Flood Prone Region will be closed to all deer hunting when the Black River gauge at Corning exceeds 11 feet and will remain closed until the Corning gauge falls below 9.5 feet. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ agfc.com.
ST. FRANCIS RIVER FLOOD PRONE REGION - Beginning at Marked Tree and go north on State Hwy 140 to the junction of State Hwy 135 at Lepanto, then north on State Hwy 135 to the junction of State Hwy 18 at Black Oak, then north to the junction of State Hwy 139 at Monette, then north to the Arkansas-Missouri state line, then north along the Arkansas-Missouri State line to the junction of U. S. Hwy 412, then west to State Hwy 135, then south on State Hwy 135 to the junction of State Hwy 18 and State Hwy 158, then south on State Hwy 158 to the junction of State Hwy 69 and U. S. Hwy 63 at Trumann, then south on U. S. Hwy 63 to Payneway, then east to the junction of U. S. Hwy 63 and State Hwy 140 at Marked Tree.
Conditions for Closing: St. Francis River Flood Prone Region will be closed to all deer hunting when the St. Francis River gauge at Oak Donnick reaches 216 MSL and shall remain closed until the Oak Donnick gauge falls below 215 MSL. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC www.website @ www.agfc.com.
SHIREY BAY/RAINEY BRAKE FLOOD PRONE ZONE - State Hwy 25 at Powhatan; south on Hwy 25 to Strawberry River then downstream to the confluence of Strawberry River and Black River, then upstream on Black River to the mouth of Big Running Water Creek then upstream on Big Running Water Creek to Clover Bend then north from Clover Bend on hard surface county road to Powhatan.
Conditions for Closing: Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake Flood Prone Zone will be closed to all deer hunting when the Black River gauge at Black Rock reaches 23.0 and will reopen when the Black River gauge at Black Rock falls below 19.0. Current gauge readings and flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC website @ www.agfc.com.
ELK ZONE 1: Intersection State Hwy 74 and State Hwy 43, northeast on State Hwy 43 to Cecil Cove Rd., east on Cecil Cove Rd. to National Park Service boundary, east then south on National Park Service boundary to Newton County Rd. #443, northeast on Newton County Rd. #443 to Newton County Rd. #81, east on Newton County Rd. #81 to Newton County Rd. #126, east on Newton County Rd. #126 to Newton County Rd. #125, east on Newton County Rd. #125 to Newton County Rd. #19, east on Newton County Rd. #19 to State Hwy 7, south on State Hwy 7 to intersection of State Hwy 74 (Jasper), west on State Hwy 74 to intersection of State Hwy 43.
ELK ZONE 2: Intersection State Hwy 7 and County Road #82, #82 south to intersection County Road #50, #50 east to intersection County Rd. #213, #213 southwest to intersection County Road, #51, #51 East to intersection County Rd. #83, #83 south to intersection County Rd. #53, #53 southeast to intersection State Hwy 123 (Hasty), State Hwy 123 southwest to intersection State Hwy 74 (Piercetown), State Hwy 74 northwest to intersection State Hwy 7 (Jasper), State Hwy 7 northeast to intersection County Rd. #82.
ELK ZONE 3: Intersection County Rd. #53 and State Hwy 123 (Hasty), State Hwy 123 northeast to intersection County Rd. #72, #72 east to Newton, Searcy county line, Searcy County Rd. #22 east to intersection Searcy County Rd. #21, #21 south to intersection BNR boundary, boundary line east and south to intersection Searcy County Rd. #231, #231 southeast to intersection State Hwy 374, State Hwy 374 southwest to intersection Buffalo River (Woolum Ford) Buffalo River east to intersection Richland Creek, Richland Creek south to intersection Ozark National Forest boundary (Eula), Ozark National Forest boundary west to intersection State Hwy 74 (Bass), State Hwy 74 northwest to intersection State Hwy 123, State Hwy 123 north to intersection County Rd. #53 (Hasty).
ELK ZONE 4: Intersection Searcy County Rd. #231 (Oakland Road) and Searcy County Rd. #14 (South Woolum Road), east on Searcy County Rd. #14 (South Woolum Road)to intersection of State Hwy 374, East on State Hwy 374 to intersectionwith with U.S. Hwy 65 at St. Joe, southeast on U.S. Hwy 65 to intersection of Searcy County Rd. #33 (Silver Hill Road), southwest on Searcy County Rd. #33 (Silver Hill Road)to intersection of Searcy County Rd. #34 (Burr Oak Road), west on Searcy County Rd. #34 (Burr Oak Road)to intersection of State Hwy 74, west on State Hwy 74 to Snowball, southwest from Snowball on State Hwy 377 to intersection of Quilting Bee Drive, west on Quilting Bee Drive to intersection of Wasson Road, Northwest on Wasson Road to intersection of Dry Creek Road, Northwest on Dry Creek Road to intersection ofSearcy County Rd. #12 (Richland Road), north on Searcy County Road #12 (Richland Road)to intersection of Searcy County Rd. #14 (North Richland
Road), west on Searcy County Rd. #14 (North Richland Road)to intersection ofRichland Creek, north on Richland Creek to intersection of Buffalo River, west on Buffalo River to intersection of Searcy County Rd. #14 (South Woolum Road), east on Searcy County Rd. #14 (South Woolum Road)to intersection of Searcy County Rd. #231 (Oakland Road).Elk Zone A: Intersection U.S. Hwy 412 and State Hwy 103, State Hwy 103 north to Rudd, north from Rudd on State Hwy 103 to intersection U.S. Hwy 62, U.S. Hwy 62 east to U.S. Hwy 412, east on U.S. Hwy 412 to intersection State Hwy 392, State Hwy 392 south to intersection Boone Co. Rd #9 (Creel Road) at Capps, Boone County Rd #9 south to intersection with State Hwy 43, State Hwy 43 south to intersection with State Hwy 206, State Hwy 206 southeast to intersection with Boone County Rd. #62 (Erbie Cut-Off), south on Boone County Rd. #62 to Newton County Rd. #118, south on Newton County Rd. #118 to Newton County Rd. #19, west on Newton County Rd. #19 to Newton County Rd. #125, west on Newton County Rd. #125 to Newton County Rd. #126, west on Newton County Rd. # 126 to Newton County Rd. #81, west on Newton County Rd. #81 to Newton County Rd. #443, west on Newton County Rd. #443 to National Park Service boundary, north and then west on National Park Service boundary to Cecil Cove Rd., west on Cecil Cove Rd. to State Hwy 43, southwest on State Hwy 43 to State Hwy 103, north on State Hwy 103 to U.S. Hwy 412, west on U.S. Hwy 412 to intersection with State Hwy 103 North.
Elk Zone B: Begin at the intersection of State Hwy 43 and Newton Co. Road #10, south on State Hwy 43 to intersection of Newton County Road #105, west on Newton County Road #105 to intersection of the National Park Service authorization boundary, south on the National Park Service authorization boundary to the intersection of the United States Forest Service authorization boundary, west on the United States Forest Service authorization boundary to the intersection of Newton County Road #92, north on Newton County Road #92 to the intersection of Madison County Road #3605, northeast on Madison County Road #3605 to intersection of Madison County Road #3655, west on Madison County Road #3655 to intersection of State Hwy 74, east on State Hwy 74 to intersection of State Hwy 21, east on State Hwy 21 to intersection of Newton County Road #9, north on Newton County Road #9 to intersection of Newton County Road #10, east on Newton County Road #10 to intersection of State Hwy 43.
Any city, town or incorporated area within the state may submit to the Commission a written request to establish an urban bowhunting deer zone. Such request must contain a precise boundary description of the area or areas within the city, town or incorporated area sought to be included in the zone. Upon review and approval of the request by the Commission Chief of Wildlife Management, the Director may order the establishment of the zone for the purpose of issuing urban bowhunting deer permits in accordance with Code 06.08.
NORTHWEST CANADA GOOSE ZONE: Benton, Carroll, Boone, Marion, Baxter, Washington, Madison, Newton, Searcy, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Pope, Van Buren, Sebastian, Logan, Conway, Faulkner, Scott, Yell, Perry and Pulaski counties. SOUTHWEST CANADA GOOSE ZONE: Polk, Montgomery, Garland, Saline, Hot Spring, Clark, Pike, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Hempstead, Miller and Lafayette counties.
Alligator Zone 1 - Southwest Arkansas. Start at the northwest corner of
Sevier County; south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line to the Red River; east on the Red River following the Arkansas-Texas State line coinciding with the southern boundary of Little River County; south on the Arkansas-Texas State line to the Louisiana State line; east on the Arkansas-Louisiana State line to the southeast corner of Lafayette County; north on the Lafayette-Columbia County line to the Nevada County line; west on the Lafayette-Nevada County line to the Hempstead County line; north on the Hempstead-Nevada County line to the Pike County line; west on the Pike-Hempstead County line to the Howard County line; north on the Howard-Pike County line to US Hwy 70; west on US Hwy 70 to the Saline River; north on the Saline River to the northeast corner of Sevier County; west on the Sevier-Howard County line to the Polk County line; west on the Polk-Sevier County line to the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line.
Alligator Zone 2 - South Central Arkansas. Start at the southwest corner of Columbia County on the Arkansas-Louisiana State line; east on the Arkansas-Louisiana State line to State Hwy 275; north on State Hwy 275 to US Hwy 63; north on US Hwy 63 to US Hwy 79; north on US Hwy 79 to the White River; north on the White River to Interstate 40; west on Interstate 40 to Interstate 440; east on Interstate 440 to US Hwy 67; north on US Hwy 67 to US Hwy 64; west on US Hwy 64 to Interstate 40; west on Interstate 40 to State Hwy 27; south on State Hwy 27 to State Hwy 10; east on State Hwy 10 to State Hwy 9; south on State Hwy 9 to State Hwy 5; north on State Hwy 5 to Interstate 30; west on Interstate 30 to US Hwy 70; west on US Hwy 70 to the Pike-Howard County line; south on the Pike-Howard County line to the Hempstead County line; east on the Hempstead-Pike County line to the Nevada County line; south on the Nevada-Hempstead County line to the Lafayette County line; south on the Lafayette-Nevada County line to the southwest corner of Nevada County; east on the Lafayette-Nevada County line to the Columbia County line; south on the Columbia-Lafayette County line to the Arkansas-Louisiana State line.
Alligator Zone 3 - Southeast Arkansas. Start at the intersection of State Hwy 275 and the Arkansas-Louisiana State line (Union County); east on the Arkansas-Louisiana State line to the Mississippi River; north on the Arkansas-Mississippi State line to US Hwy 49; north on US Hwy 49 to US Hwy 79; south on US Hwy 79 to US Hwy 63; south on US Hwy 63 to State Hwy 275; south on State Hwy 275 to the Arkansas-Louisiana State line.
Alligator Zone 4 - Northeast Arkansas. Start at the junction of Interstate 40 and Interstate 440 (Pulaski County); east on Interstate 40 to the White River; south on the White River to US Hwy 79; north on US Hwy 79 to US Hwy 49; south on US Hwy 49 to the Mississippi River; north on the Arkansas-Mississippi State line to the Tennessee State line; north on the Arkansas-Tennessee State line to the Missouri State line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri State line to the St. Francis River; south on the St. Francis River to the Craighead County line; west on the Craighead-Greene County line to the Lawrence County line; south on the Lawrence-Craighead County line to the Jackson County line; west on the Jackson-Lawrence County line to US Hwy 67; south on US Hwy 67 to the Jackson-White County line; west on the Jackson-White County line to the Independence County line; west on the Independence-White County line to the Cleburne County line; south on the Cleburne-White County line to the Faulkner County line; south on the Faulkner-White County line to US Hwy 64; east on US Hwy 64 to US Hwy 67; south on US Hwy 67 to Interstate 440; then east on Interstate 440 to Interstate 40.
Alligator Zone 5 - Northwest Arkansas. Start at the northwest corner of Sevier County on the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line; east on the Sevier-Polk County line to the Howard County line; east on the Howard-Sevier County line to the Saline River; the south on the Saline River to US Hwy 70; east on US Hwy 70 to Interstate 30; east on Interstate 30 to State Hwy 5; south on State Hwy 5 to State Hwy 9; the north on State Hwy 9 to State Hwy 10; west on State Hwy 10 to State Hwy 27; north on State Hwy 27 to Interstate 40; east on Interstate 40 to US Hwy 64; east on US Hwy 64 to the Faulkner-White County line; north on the Faulkner-White County line to the Cleburne County line; east on the Cleburne-White County line to the Independence County line; east on the Independence-White County line to the Jackson County line; south on the Jackson-White County line to US Hwy 67; the north on US Hwy 67 to the Jackson-Lawrence County line; east on the Jackson-Lawrence County line to the Craighead County line; east on the Craighead-Lawrence County line to the Greene County line; east on the Greene-Craighead County line to the St. Francis River; north on the St. Francis River to the Missouri State line; north on the Arkansas-Missouri State line to the northeast corner of Clay County; west on the Arkansas-Missouri State line to the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line; the south on the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line to the northwest corner of Sevier County.
modern gun deer seasons with:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00, and a jail sentence up to 10 days may be imposed.
PENALTY: $50.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful for anyone other than youths, 15 years of age or younger, to harvest deer during the special youth modern gun deer hunt. Youths who have completed a hunter education course must be accompanied by an adult mentor who is 18 years of age or older. Youths who have not completed a hunter education course must be under the direct supervision of an adult mentor who is 21 years of age or older. The youth bag limit during this hunt is same as the statewide seasonal bag limit with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for that Zone/WMA. A doe may be taken without Zone/WMA doe quota permit.These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 18.28, 21.02 and 21.03).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
It shall be unlawful for any non-resident, 16 years of age or older, to hunt with a muzzle-loading firearm without first obtaining a current Arkansas NonResident Annual All Game License; Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License; or Non-Resident 3-Day All Game License for a period of said license. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
DEER SEASONS. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession a centerfire or rimfire weapon while participating in muzzle-loading deer seasons.
EXCEPTIONS:
recognized and honored by the State of Arkansas in accordance with Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 73, Subchapter 3, may possess the handgun covered by the license, except in places where otherwise prohibited under federal, state or local law or where disallowed by a landowner in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this exception is intended to supersede or limit the regulations of any federal, state or local authorities that prohibit the possession of concealed handguns on their property, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful for any non-resident, 16 years of age or older, to hunt with archery tackle or crossbow without first obtaining a current Arkansas Non-Resident Annual All Game License; Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License; or Non- Resident 3-Day All Game License for a period of said license. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
recognized and honored by the State of Arkansas in accordance with Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 73, Subchapter 3, may possess the handgun covered by the license, except in places where otherwise prohibited under federal, state or local law or where disallowed by a landowner in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this exception is intended to supersede or limit the regulations of any federal, state or local authorities that prohibit the possession of concealed handguns on their property, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
Wildlife Management Areas closed to gun deer season. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
inch in width (small game hunters exempt), or without said crossbow having a functional mechanical safety device. It shall also be unlawful to possess arrows containing poisonous chemicals. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
the special youth modern gun and the Christmas Holiday modern gun deer seasons.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
In addition, non-compliance with terms of issued permit shall cause revocation of permit privileges for one (1) year.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENATLY: $250.00 to $1,000.00
In addition, non-compliance with terms of issued permit shall result in the revocation of permit privileges for one (1) year.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
furbearing animals without first obtaining a current Resident Trapper Permit in addition to a hunting license in accordance with Code 10.01(A). Permits are valid for the year period July 1 to June 30. EXCEPTION: (1) Property owners or their designees trapping nuisance furbearers
in accordance with Commission Codes 18.09 and 18.09A. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
attempt to trapany furbearing animals without first obtaining a NonResident TrapperPermit in addition to a Non-Resident Hunting License.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
restraining device (snare) or steel trap other than smooth-jawed traps during open furbearing animals seasons as provided herein:
Animal matter, including meat, skin, bones, feathers and hair or any other solid substance that used to be part of an animal, may not be used as bait within twenty (20) feet of a trap set, unless it is adequately covered to prevent it being seen from above and it must be covered in such a way as to withstand wave action, wind action or other normal environmental conditions that could cause it to become visible.
Smooth-jawed traps with a jaw spread not in excess of 6 inches (those in excess of 5 inches, measured from the inside edge of the trap at the dog, must have offset jaws), Size 110, 120 and 160 Conibear, or comparable body-tripping traps, with a jaw spread not to exceed 6 inches.
Smooth-jawed traps with a jaw spread not in excess of 8 1/2 inches, Conibear or comparable body-gripping traps with a jaw spread not in excess of 10 inches.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTION:
Arkansas resident fur dealers. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Fur Dealer Report daily; to fail to provide said report for immediate inspection upon request of a Commission employee; for said report to be submitted to the Commission no later than May 5. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
In addition, dealer license may be suspended for a period of up to one year.
game vest, wildlife, including fish, fishing tackle, any device used in taking of wildlife or that can reasonably contain wildlife orfish, whether legal or illegal.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Fleeing resulting in personal injury $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 Fleeing resulting in property damage $500.00 to $2,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to aid, accompany or abet another in the illegal taking, attempting to take, possessing, buying or selling of protected wildlife. PENALTY: $100.00 to $2,000.00.
PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take any wildlife,
including fish, by any means after suspension of hunting and/or fishing privileges by any court or the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or its authorized representative for the period of such suspension. PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
and in addition a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to killing devices and lights) may be confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State, and disposed of according to law.
acquire or dispose, in any manner, wildlife for commercial purposes after commercial wildlife permit privileges have been suspended by any court, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, or its authorized representative. PENALTY: 1st Offense - $1,000.00 - $5,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed ten (10) days may be imposed. Subsequent Offenses - $5,000.00 - $10.000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one (1) year may be imposed.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
manner as to endanger the life or property of another person(s).
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Endangerment resulting in property damage: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
Endangerment resulting in personal injury or death: $1,000.00 to
$5,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one year may be
imposed.
unlawful for any person to willfully obstruct or impede the participation
of any individual in the lawful activity of hunting, fishing or trapping. Provided that nothing in this section shall prohibit a landowner or lessee from exercising his or her lawful right to prohibit hunting, fishing or trapping on his or her land or from exercising any other legal rights. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take Mourning and
Eurasian Collared Doves other than from September 1-23, 2007, October 6-21, 2007 and December 15, 2007 - January 4, 2008.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
Coot Season Restrictions and Code 12.17, Duck Daily Bag and Possession Restrictions. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
November 23, 2007.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than twenty-five (25) rail in any one day or to possess more than one (1) daily bag limit.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
December 24, 2007.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
February 15, 2008. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than eight (8) common snipe in any one day or to possess more than two (2) daily bag limits. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
September 1 - November 9, 2007. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than fifteen (15) purple gallinule in any one day or to possess more than two (2) daily bag limits. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
November 9, 2007.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than fifteen (15) common moorhen in any one day or to possess more than two (2) daily bag limits. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Bag Limits:
Daily limit of six (6) ducks which may include no more than four (4) mallards (no more than one (1) of which may be females), one (1) pintail, three (3) mottled ducks, two (2) scaup, two (2) wood ducks, two (2) redheads, one (1) black duck and two (2)canvasbacks. Daily limit of five (5) mergansers, which may include no more than two (2) hooded mergansers.
EXCEPTION:
Bayou Meto WMA Bag Limits:
Daily limit of four (4) ducks which may include no more than three (3) mallards (no more than one (1) of which may be females), one (1) Pintail, three (3) mottled ducks, two (2) scaup, two (2) wood ducks, two (2) redheads and one (1) black duck.
Daily limit of four (4) mergansers, which may include no more than two (2) hooded mergansers. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
November 17-December 18, 2007 and December 26, 2007-February 3, 2008
statewide.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take more than two (2) white-fronted geese or to possess more than twice the daily limit.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
geese other than from November 8-December 21, 2007 and December 26, 2007-February 3, 2008 statewide.
EXCEPTION:
Order starting from February 4-April 27, 2008 statewide. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
in the Southwest Canada Goose Zone, September 1-15, 2007 and September 29-October 8, 2007 in the Northwest Canada Goose Zone and from December 26, 2007-February 3, 2008 statewide. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset statewide.
EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
inches in diameter) or non-toxic shot larger than No. T (0.200 inches in diameter) for the purpose of taking or attempting to take migratory game birds. Ref: 13.07, Non-Toxic Shot Requirements for Waterfowl Hunting. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
migratory birds in any one day or to possess more than two (2) daily bag limits.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take migratory waterfowl without first obtaining and having on the person a current Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (commonly referred to as a 'duck stamp') that has been validated by signing in ink across the face thereof.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take any migratory game bird,
including migratory waterfowl, other than one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise (local time) or later than sunset (local time). EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to possess while waterfowl hunting any shot other than steel, tungsten-iron, tungsten-iron (Hevi-Steel), tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, bismuth-tin, tungsten-iron nickel-tin (TINT), tungsten-nickel iron (Hevi-Shot), tungsten-bronze-iron (TBI), tungsten-tin bismuth (TTB) or such shot approved as nontoxic by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to Part 20, Subchapter B, Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take, injure, harass, disturb or collect, or attempt to take, injure, harass, disturb or collect any Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $1,000.00 to $10,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence of up to one year may be imposed.
It shall be unlawful to use audio devices, including mechanical or electronic callers, musical instruments, recordings or similar artificial devices for simulating the call of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker or any other birds on Bayou Meto WMA, Benson Creek WMA, Cache River NWR, Sheffield NelsonDagmar WMA, Henry Gray/Hurricane Lake WMA, Rex Hancock/Black Swamp WMA, Trusten Holder WMA, Mike Freeze/Wattensaw WMA and White River NWR.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to possess alive, hold captive,
confine or enclose any wildlife, including fish, whether native or non-native, migratory or imported, unless authorized or excepted as specified herein.
EXCEPTIONS:
(Cairina moschata), European domestic ferret (Mustela putorius), Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus, Phodopus campbelli, Phodopus sungorus, Cricetulus griseus, Phodopus roborovskii), Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), Ringneck dove (Streptopelia risoria), Gerbils (Subfamily Gerbillinae), common white mice and common white rats, and Wolf/Dog hybrids. PENALTY: $250.00 to $2,000.00.
non-native wildlife not excepted under Commission regulation 15.01, Possession of Certain Wildlife in Captivity Prohibited, unless the possessor can produce written documentation that such wildlife has been certified by an accredited veterinarian to be free of diseases/parasites that may pose adverse risk to native wildlife.
concolor) except in compliance with Commission Codes 15.34 (Breeder/Dealer Permit) or 15.40 (Mountain Lion Permit).
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
release any species of wildlife into the wild without prior written approval from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The Commission or its designees are authorized to recapture or shoot to kill any wildlife to protect the health and safety of the public or Arkansas' wildlife, whether kept legally or illegally, that escapes from or is illegally released from captivity.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00
this Agency may revoke any existing permit and may refuse to issue any future permit to the violator. Such revocation or refusal to issue a future permit shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation, except that violations of subsection (F), Harvest Information Requirements, shall be $200.00 to $1,000.00.
compliance with all applicable local ordinances. Said proof of compliance shall be submitted with the application.
Commission, in consultation with the Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, or their designees, shall determine mechanisms and procedures for control of diseases and parasites in captive wildlife within the state of Arkansas. Such mechanisms and procedures shall include but not be limited to examination, testing, quarantine and slaughter or destruction of individual animals and/or herds or flocks that are, or in the opinion of the Commission may be, infected with a disease or parasite that may have detrimental effect on native wildlife, other captive wildlife, livestock or the public health of the citizens of the state of Arkansas.
All wildlife possessed in captivity shall be maintained in a permanentenclosure, pen, or cage located within the state of Arkansasthat is sufficiently strong to prevent escape of the wildlife and protect them from injury. Birds must be kept in buildings or covered pens that prevent them from leaving the facility and that do not allow entry of wild birds. Cages, fencing, and guardrails 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 sixty days or as specified by the Commission.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
possessing a valid falconry permit from another state, to import legally possessed raptors into Arkansas provided that they are in compliance with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission regulations relating to the entry of birds into the state.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
any person to possess sick, injured, orphaned, or impaired native wildlife, except migratory birds, for the purpose of rehabilitation without first applying for, obtaining and complying with the terms of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit issued by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. A Commission Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit is not required to keep migratory birds for rehabilitation purposes; however, a Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is required.
Rehabilitation Pemits will provide proof of experience in accordance sub-section (A)(2) of this code.
description of the specific training or experience acquired, and the dates and locations where acquired
and should be written on a form provided by the Commission. In addition, the applicant shall submit a recommendation from a permitted rehabilitator, who shall state, based upon personal knowledge, that the applicant possesses the stated experience. Additional documentation may consist of records of prior permits for rehabilitation issued by other states or the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, employment records of wildlife rehabilitative facilities, training course certificates, or other competent documentation of experience.
Rehabilitators may possess and care for no more than 20 baby opossums or 6 other individual animals at a time.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 per violation.
Lion Permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Mountain Lion Permits will only be issued to facilities that possessed a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit for mountain lions prior to September 30, 2007.
The Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, shall determine mechanisms and procedures for control of diseases and parasites in captive wildlife, including mountain lions, within the state of Arkansas. Such mechanisms and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, examination, testing, quarantine and slaughter or destruction of individual animals that are, or in the opinion of the Commission may be, infected with a disease or parasite that may have significant detrimental effect on native wildlife, other captive wildlife, livestock or the public health of the citizens of the state of Arkansas. Such examinations, testing, quarantine and slaughter of captive wildlife shall be conducted at the expense of the owner of such wildlife. As a condition of this permit, the Commission may require the captive wildlife be quarantined for a period specified by the Commission.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 per violation.
It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 per violation.
Arkansas without first obtaining a Live Fox and Coyote Permit from the
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
PENALTY: $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 per violation.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed. The Commission may seek restitution as provided under Commission Code 01.00G.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00, and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $150.00 to $1,000.00, and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
PENALTY: $50.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to drive or herd elk during elk season.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to killing devices and lights) may be confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State, and disposed of according to law.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
In addition, a jail sentence of up to one year and/or suspension of hunting and fishing privileges may be imposed in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges. Night hunting resulting in any personal injury to another person will result in the maximum fine and jail sentence. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to killing devices and lights) may be confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State, and disposed of according to law.
EXCEPTIONS:
This act shall not apply within the boundaries of a city of the first class or a city of the second class.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: 1st Offense $500.00 to $5,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one (1) year may be imposed. Subsequent Offenses $2,000.00 to $10,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one (1) year may be imposed.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take wildlife fleeing from fire or flood.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00, and suspension of hunting and fishing privileges may be imposed in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to killing devices and lights) may be confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State, and disposed of according to law.
EXCEPTION:
Hunting or Trespassing Prohibited within Certain WMAs and Lakes).
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to possess or use any killing device other than shotguns and archery tackle while hunting any type of wildlife on all islands in Beaver Reservoir in Benton, Carroll and Washington Counties.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY:
$500.00 to $2,000.00. Suspension of hunting privileges in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take deer within the Flood Prone Regions in compliance with Code 05.06. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful for any deer camp, commercial butcher, commercial slaughterhouse, commercial meat processor, commercial cold storage facility, fur buyer or taxidermist to receive, process, store, or have in its custody any wildlife or parts thereof without maintaining legible records reflecting the name, address, number, species, date taken, check station number/online check number (as it applies to big game) and hunting license number of person from whom received (in compliance with Code 19.02, Requirements to Possess Another's Wildlife). Each record shall be maintained for one year from date taken and made available for inspection upon verbal request by a Commission enforcement officer.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to drop, discard or otherwise dispose of litter upon any public property in this state, or upon any property leased or licensed by the Commission, or into any river, pond, lake, stream or other body of water within this state. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
other than boneless meat from acervid carcass originatingfrom any area, as proclaimed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, that has a known case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) or considered taken from a captive facility or within an enclosure.
EXCEPTIONS:
The following U.S. states, portions of states and Canadian provinces are proclaimed to be CWD positive:
Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota*, Nebraska, New York, Wisconsin, Alberta, West Virginia, Oklahoma*, South Dakota, Montana*, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Saskatchewan and any other state or province where a positive case of CWD has been detected as confirmed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
*States and provinces where CWD has been found in captive cervids only.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
It shall be unlawful to camp or allow any camper to remain on properties owned or controlled by the Commission for a period of more than 14 consecutive days, or for such a camp to remain unoccupied for a period of more than 48 hours, or to camp in areas other than designated camping areas on any WMA. It shall also be unlawful to create or be responsible for any disturbance after 10:00 p.m. It shall also be unlawful to operate any motorized vehicle or camp on any food plot, fire lane, or road which has been disked, seeded or developed for wildlife use on any WMA.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PROPERTIES. It shall be unlawful to erect, build, construct or post any sign,
notice or advertisement on any Arkansas Game and Fish Commission properties, including Wildlife Management Areas, lakes, access areas and office sites.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $2,000.00
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap or possess a killing device in any wildlife management area.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Commission-owned lands without the issuance of a Scientific Collection Permit. A permit from the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is also required to remove objects from Natural Areas managed in conjunction with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to trespass on any property owned or controlled by the Commission where signs prohibiting such are posted and during waterfowl season in specified areas that have been marked with red paint.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
on White River NWR.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to possess any killing or capture device or to allow dogs within the Blanchard Springs recreation area.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to 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 on such bait on any wildlife management area if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is a baited area.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to shoot across, or to hunt within one hundred (100) feet from the center line of any city, county, state or federal maintained road open to public vehicular traffic on any WMA. It shall also be unlawful to shoot across, or to hunt within one hundred (100) feet from the center line of any privately maintained road which is open to public vehicular traffic and falls under the regulatory control of the Commission through ownership, lease, cooperative agreement, conservation easement or memorandum of understanding on any WMA. It shall also be unlawful to place or leave any stand, blind or other hunting apparatus with the intent of hunting from any of these said roads or railroad rights-of-way on any WMA. In addition to other evidence introduced in a prima facie case of road hunting, there shall be a rebuttable presumption a person is "hunting" if the person points, aims, shoots or attempts to shoot a firearm or other killing devide from a said road or railroad right-of-way in a direction in which game or other wildlife is present or likely to be present (including shooting at a game or wildlife decoy).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take deer for each WMA as specified herein:
Flood prone region closures can be obtained by calling AGFC toll free and by accessing the AGFC Wildlife Hotline toll free number and by accessing the
AGFC website.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
COMMISSION-OWNED WMAs. It shall be unlawful to participate in the
Commission's Mobility Impaired Access Permit program without complying with the following terms and restrictions of the program:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
SPECIAL USE AREA. The area is divided into seven public use compartments and registration for Compartments 1-4 and 6-7 is located at the Headquarters Information Station. Compartment 5 has a registration station located at its entrance. It shall be unlawful to train waterfowl retrievers, rabbit dogs (beagles) and bird dogs within the Camp Robinson Special Use Area without a current hunting license or to fail to register prior to participating in the training of waterfowl retrievers, rabbit dogs (beagles) and bird dogs on the area, or to use live ammunition. Dog trainers are not to exceed three (3) days of use per week and not more than two (2) consecutive days in a two week period. Individuals may not possess more than eight (8) dogs on the area at any given time.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take any species of wildlife during any permit hunts on any WMA, without first obtaining said permit. All other seasons not named on permit are closed during permit hunts on Commission-controlled WMAs.
EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:
levees, dams, on any food plot/wildlife opening, firelane, or road which has been disked, seeded, developed for wildlife, or in a direction of travel contrary to posted signs. The use of two-wheeled, three-wheeled or four-wheeled ATV's (all terrain vehicles), dune buggies and amphibious vehicles is prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS:
except for valid Mobility Impaired Access Permit holders in compliance with Code 20.20 (Mobility Impaired Access Permit Restrictions on Commission-owned WMAs).
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Organized events similar to trail rides and horse riding for pleasure are prohibited on Commission-owned, Cherokee and Jim Kress WMAs during the months of October - January, April and May. Permits are required for organized events of more than ten horses or mules per party during the remainder of the year, and a condition of the permit shall stipulate that riders are restricted to established trails or roads. Permits are available at the area headquarters and must be requested 14 days in advance of the event. Horses and mules are allowed only in camping areas that are designated for equestrian use. Horses in camping areas may only be tied to trailers or to a highline using tree saver straps. It shall be unlawful to allow horses or mules to damage trees or other woody vegetation. Soil disturbance must be restored, manure must be scattered and excess feed, hay and any trash must be removed.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA. It shall be unlawful to hunt or kill wildlife,
possess firearms or dogs, or to camp or build fires of any sort on Electric Island Nongame Wildlife Management Area. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Management Area or Wildlife Demonstration Area other than during an open hunting season or special permit hunt, and subject to the methods allowed for that hunting season or special permit hunt.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTION:
on gravel/graded roads on Moro Big Pine Natural Area WMA. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful to establish or maintain a geocache on any Commission-owned property without first obtaining a Commission issued Geocaching Permit and complying with the terms of permit or the following restrictions:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS AND SEASONS
It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess deer by any method within WMAs other than as specified herein:
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008
Moder Gun (special youth hunt) (Farm Unit): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-9, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during muzzleloader season (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up totwo doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is threedeer, no more than two bucks or up to two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BAYOU METO WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2008 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three(3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2008. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 20-22, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008; Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BELL SLOUGH WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
BERYL ANTHONY/LOWER OUACHITA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BIG CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: -October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 8-December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and no more than one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is
three deer, no more than two bucks and no more than one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BIG LAKE NWR
Archery: November 1-December 31, 2008.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions)
or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only. (Ref.
Codes 20.11 and 21.03)
BIG LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008 Modern Gun: November 8-9, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the modern gun season. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BIG TIMBER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
BLEVINS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Blue Mountain WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun deer seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe (a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required), with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are notbonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
BREWER LAKE/CYPRESS CREEK WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.
BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-16, and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks and no more than one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008 Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
CACHE RIVER NWR
Archery: (all units). October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: (all units). October 18-22, 2008.and December 29-31, 2008.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt - all units): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: (all units permit hunt). November 8-11 and November 14-16, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during muzzleloader season (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit hunt (all units). Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer buck (no antler restrictions) or doe (all units). This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit.(Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun: November 1-3, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Ref. Code 21.02)
CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): November 15, 2008. November 16, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 27-28, 2008. November
29-30, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun permit hunts. (Ref.
Code 21.02)
CANEY CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Caney Creek WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks and no more than one doe(a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required), with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
CASEY JONES WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit.. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
CEDAR CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
CHEROKEE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA
Archery: October 1-December 31, 2008. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 25-27, 2008. Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): October 31-November 3, 2008.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 29-December 1, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): December 6-8, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks (which may consist of one type A buck and one type B buck or two type B bucks). The combined doe bag limit per person for the archery, muzzleloader and modern gun seasons is two. A doe must be harvested and checked before a legal type A buck may be harvested during any season, except during the modern gun youth permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun yough permit hunt is four deer. Youth are allowed to harvest a type A buck without first harvesting and checking a doe, up to two type B bucks if no type A buck is harvested, and up to two doe. All harvested doe and type B bucks are "Bonus Deer" and do not count toward the statewide bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009 Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader season. (Ref. Code 20.11)
CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-3, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or the modern gun permit hunts.
Ref. Code 21.02)
SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-26, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or the modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
DARDANELLE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Johnson County, Horsehead Creek and Bob Young WRAs: October 1-31, 2008 and February 1-28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Special Mobility Impaired Permit Hunt: Johnson County WRA only: November 1-2, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two doe may be taken during the Johnson County WRA Special Mobility Impaired Permit Hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks and no more than one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-13, 2008. Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. (Ref. Code 21.02)
DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): October 27-29, 2008. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken by archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11, 21.02, 21.03).
DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up totwo doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks or up to two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
DR. LESTER SITES, III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Red Slough WRA:
October 1-November 7, 2008.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref.
Code 21.02)
EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): October 25-26, 2008. November 1-2,
2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no anter restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunts. Doe harvested during the mdern gun permit hunts are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal bag limit. A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during both modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. ETHEL WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
FELSENTHAL NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-19, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-9 and November 13-14, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during muzzleloader quota permit hunt. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit hunt. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
FT. CHAFFEE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): November 29, 2008. November 30,
2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 22, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 23, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during them muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref.
Code 21.02)
FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
GALLA CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): October 25-26, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
GENE RUSH WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 8-16 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Gene Rush WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is twodeer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and no more than onedoe (a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required). These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): October 21-23,
2008.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck (no antler restrictions)
or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008. One either sex.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Code
21.02)
GUM FLATS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008 Modern Gun: November 8-16, November 29 - December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is twodeer, no more than onebuck (no antler restrictions) and no more than onedoe. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 1-5, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Code 21.02)
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-22, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 1-5, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): November 15-19, 2008. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): October 25-26, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 29-December 3, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt and the modern gun mobility impaired permit huntis one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
HOLLA BEND NWR
Archery: October 1-December 10, 2008. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): December 13, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. The deer taken during the modern gun youth permit hunt is a bonus deer and does not count against the statewide seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 25-27 and December 13-15,
2008.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3)deer; no more than twolegal bucks.
No more than twolegal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than twolegal bucks or up to twodoe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunts. (Ref. Code
21.02)
HOPE UPLAND WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth hunt is two deer, no more than onebuck (no antler restrictions) or up to two doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-16 and November 29-December 7, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.03)
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): October 18-19, 2008.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 12-13, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 21.02)
JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
JIM KRESS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
JONES POINT WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 20.11)
LAKE GREESON WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008.
Muzzleloader (mobility impaired hunt): October 11-12, 2008. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-16 and November 29-December 7, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader hunt or muzzloader mobility impaired hunt or the modern gun permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
LEE COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (Special Youth Hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks or up to two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008.
Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and
21.03)
LITTLE RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008.
Modern Gun (Special Youth Hunt): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 8-16, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): November 15-19, 2008 Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 29-December 3, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Code 21.02)
MIKE FREEZE/WATTENSAW WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 25-29, 2007. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 15, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 28-December 2, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
MORO BIG NATURAL AREA PINE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-23, 2008. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-13, November 28-December 3, December 13-18 and December 26-31, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limits during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
MUDDY CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Muddy Creek WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks and no more than one doe(a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required), with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
NIMROD/LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Archery: All Units. October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward
Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units October 18-26,
2008.
Modern Gun (Special Youth Hunt): Seward Point, Bennett's
Bayou and Fulton County Units: November 1-2, 2008. Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed.
Modern Gun: Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County
Units: November 8-16, 2008. Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
OVERFLOW NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two bucks (no restrictions). No more than two bucks (no restrictions) and two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader hunt; refuge permit required. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
OZAN WMA
Archery: October 18-26, 2008 and December 26-28, 2008. Muzzleloader: October 16-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks and up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
OZARK LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
PINEY CREEKS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008 Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks and up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
POND CREEK NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009 Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Modern Gun (Youth Permit Hunt): October 25-26, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 15-16, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no restrictions) and two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during muzzleloader season; refuge permit required. A doe must be harvested and checked at the refuge check station before a second buck may be harvested during the archery season. A doe must be harvested and checked at the refuge check station before a buck may be harvested during the muzzleloader season. No more than one buck (no restrictions) and one doe may be taken during modern gun youth quota permit hunt. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during modern gun quota permit hunt. Before a second buck can be harvested during any hunt, a doe must be harvested and checked in at the refuge check station. Doe tagged with a bonus doe tag, obtained at the refuge headquarters, during any hunt are bonus deer and do not count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth permit hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer, no more than two legal bucks. Three deer, no more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11 and 20.11)
PROVO WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. November 8-16, November 29-December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is twodeer, no more than onebuck (no antler restrictions) and no more than onedoe. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11 and 20.11)
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.
RAINEY WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-22, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-12, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA Archery: October 25-December 7, 2008. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck and two doe may be taken by permit with archery tackle only. Doe harvested on this area are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
RING SLOUGH WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
RIVER BEND WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Muzzleloader: October 25-29, 2008. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): November 15, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 28-December 2, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-9, 2008. December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks and one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 29-31, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008 Modern Gun: November 8-December 14 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.03)
SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-13, 2008. Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. (Ref. Code 21.02)
SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle.
SPRING BANK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-December 7 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle.
STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle.
SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Henry Moore WRA:
October 1-November 7, 2008.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008.
Modern Gun: November 8-December 7 and December 26-28,
2008.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks and no more than two doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
SYLAMORE WMA
North Unit:
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-16 and November 27-29, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Sylamore WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is twodeer, no more than one buck(no antler restrictions) and no more than one doe(a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required). These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
South Unit:
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11)
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 11-15, 2008. Special Mobility Impaired Permit Hunt: Jardis Point area only: Noon, November 26-Noon, November 28, 2008. This hunt is administered by the Corps of Engineers. Modern Gun: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and two doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the mobility impaired muzzleloader permit hunt. Doe taken during the special mobility impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Contact Corp of Engineers at 870 548-2291 for specific application criteria; application period July 5-September 5) (Ref. Codes 21.02 and 21.03)
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 25-29, 2008. Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 28-December 2, 2008. Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
W. E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-9, 2008, November 15-16 and December 26-28, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during and of the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks or up to one doe, with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun: November 8-9, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions)
or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit hunt. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and
21.03)
WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
WEDINGTON WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008.
Muzzleloader: Closed.
Modern Gun (permit hunt): December 6-7, 2008.
Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up totwo doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Ref.
Codes 20.02, 21.02 and 21.03)
WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of four (4) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to four doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
WHITEHALL WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only.
WHITE RIVER NWR
Archery: October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009 (north unit).
October 1-December 31, 2008 (south unit). October 1-November
30, 2008 (Kansas Lake Area).
Muzzleloader (permit hunt): October 18-20, 2008 (north and south units); October 21-24, 2008 (north unit).
Modern Gun (permit hunt): November 8-10, 2008 and November
11-14, 2008 (north unit); November 1-3, 2008 (south unit). Closed
(Kansas Lake Area).
Cook's Lake Area (youth permit hunt): December 6-7, 2008.
Cook's Lake Area (mobility impaired permit hunt): December
12-14, 2008.
Cook's Lake Area (special mobility impaired permit hunt):
November 14-16, 2008.
Season bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle (both units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the October 18-20 muzzleloader quota permit hunt (both units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) may be taken during the October 21-24 muzzleloader hunt (north unit only). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the November 11-14 modern gun quota permit hunt (north unit only). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one due may be taken during the November 1-3 modern gun quota permit hunt (south unit only). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) may be taken during the November 11-14 modern gun hunt (north unit only). Cooks Lake Area: no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit youth hunt. Cooks Lake Area: no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun quota permit mobility impaired hunt. 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 sseasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 20.11, 21.02 and 21.03)
WHITE ROCK WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of two (2) deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)
WINONA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. Muzzleloader: October 18-26 and December 13-15, 2008. Modern Gun (special youth hunt): November 1-2, 2008. Modern Gun: November 8-30 and December 26-28, 2008. Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Winona WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks
and no more than one doe(a Zone/WMA doe quota permit is not required), with the first buck having no antler restrictions and the second buck must comply with the legal buck definition for this WMA. These are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Codes 06.11 and 21.02)
WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009.
Firearms: Closed.
Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks.
No more than two legal bucks or up to three doe may be taken with archery tackle only. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
Bend NWR (modern gun), Howard County WMA (modern gun), J. Perry Mikles/Blue Mountain SUA (modern gun), Lake Greeson WMA (modern gun), Moro Big Pine Natural AreaWMA, Pond Creek NWR (modern gun), Prairie Bayou (modern gun), St. Francis National Forest (modern gun), U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA (modern gun) Mike Freeze/ Wattensaw (modern gun) and White River NWR (modern gun).
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
MANAGEMENT AREAS. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take a deer other than a legal buck (Ref. Code 01.00C) except as specified herein:
Provo WMA, St. Francis National Forest WMA, Mike Freeze/Wattensaw WMA, U of A Pine Tree WDA and Cooks Lake Area (White River NWR), youth hunters may harvest any buck during the scheduled permit youth hunts on each area (Ref. Code 21.02).
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
05-03/ It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess bear by any method within WMAs other than as specified herein:
BALD KNOB NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU METO WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BEAVER LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
BELL SLOUGH WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. 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: October 1-November 30, 2008 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2). Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008 (only on that part of the area that lies in bear zone 2). Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt) (only on that part of the area that lies in bear zone 2). Statewide bag limit.
November 3-30, 2008 (only on that part of the area that lies in bear zone 2). Statewide bag limit.
BLEVINS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed.
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
CACHE RIVER NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. CANEY CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
CASEY JONES WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CEDAR CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CHEROKEE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA
Archery/Firearms: 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.
SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
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: Closed. 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. FROG BAYOU WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GALLA CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. GENE RUSH WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Firearms: Closed.
GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-5, 2008 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.
GUM FLATS WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-5, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-5, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 8-16, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 8-16, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
JIM KRESS WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
JONES POINT WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. LAKE GREESON WMA
Archery/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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. MCILROY/MADISON COUNTY WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 11-15, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-5, 2008 (deer permit holders only).
Statewide bag limit.
MIKE FREEZE/WATTENSAW WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
MUDDY CREEK WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Archery: All Units October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward
Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units October 18-26,
2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward
Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units November 1-2,
2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit.
November 8-16, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
OVERFLOW NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZAN WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZARK LAKE WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. PINEY CREEKS WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag 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. SEVEN DEVILS 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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 8-16 and November 27-29, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
South Unit
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Archery: December 6-14, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Firearms: Closed. U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WAPANOCCA NWR
Archery/Firearms: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Archery/Firearms: Closed. 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: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
WINONA WMA
Archery: October 1-November 30, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: October 18-26, 2008. Statewide bag limit. Modern Gun: November 1-2, 2008 (youth hunt). Statewide bag limit. November 3-30, 2008. Statewide bag limit.
WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess alligator within WMAs other than as specified herein and in compliance with Code 26.02 (Rrestrictions on Methods or Taking Alligators):
attempt to take, or pursue wildlife or feral hogs by the use of dogs on any Wildlife Management Area.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to 1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take wild turkeys by any method within WMAs other than as specified herein:
BALD KNOB NWR
Fall (Archery) (Mingo Creek Unit): October 1, 2008-February 28,
2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery) (Mingo Creek Unit): April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
Spring (Firearms): Closed. BAYOU DES ARC WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
BAYOU METO WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BEAVER LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
BELL SLOUGH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring (Firearms): See Camp Robinson WMA. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 10-12, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
BIG CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
BIG LAKE NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. BIG LAKE WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
BIG TIMBER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
BLEVINS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CACHE RIVER NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. In all Hunt
Units. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt) in Hunt Units 1 and
3. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-May 2, 2008 in Hunt Unit 1. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 12-25, 2008 in Hunt Unit 3.
One gobbler or bearded turkey. Hunt Unit 2 see Rex Hancock Black
Swamp WMA. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
CAMP ROBINSON WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms) (includes Bell Slough WMA): April 14-16, 2008, April 21-23, 2008 and April 28-30, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.) All areas south of Declination Road and east of Cato Road, south of the pipeline and west of Cato Road, the impact area and the drop zone are closed.
CANEY CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CASEY JONES WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 14-May4, 2007. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
CATTAIL MARSH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
CEDAR CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CHEROKEE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008 that portion of the WMA lying in Turkey Zone 6. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008, April 12-13, 2008 and April 19-20, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
Spring (Archery/Crossbow): April 26-May 2, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
CUT-OFF CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 7-13, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 15-17, April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
Hunting ends at 1:00 p.m. daily for permit hunts. CYPRESS BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
DEGRAY LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
DEPARTEE CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
DR. LESTER SITZES, III BOIS D'ARC WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 12-14, 2008 and April 19-21, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-25, 2008. Onegobbler or bearded turkey.
Wiley Cox FTA is closed to hunting. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. ETHEL WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FELSENTHAL NWR Fall: Closed.
Spring (Archery): Other than during permit hunts, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 13-16 and April 20-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): March 29-30, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
Turkeys must be checked at designated check stations: Sport-about, Hermitage Bait Shop, Carroll's Grocery, Vestal's Ice or Teddy Bear Convenience Store.
FT. CHAFFEE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
FROG BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring: Closed. GALLA CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. Spring: Closed.
GENE RUSH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey. Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 12-14, April 18-20 and April 25-27, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
Spring (Archery/Crossbow): April 28-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than on jake.
GUM FLATS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code
23.02.)
H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 16-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 12-14, April 18-20 and April 25-27, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunts). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 12-13, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 19-23, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02). Turkey must sbe checked at designated check stations.
HOLLA BEND NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1-December 10, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 14-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.) Turkeys must be checked at
Area Headquarters.
April 12-13, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey (Ref. Code 23.02)
Turkeys must be checked at Area Headquarters. HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
Ref. Code 23.02.)
HOPE UPLAND WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): See Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
HOWARD COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
JIM KRESS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
JONES POINT WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 12-14, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
LAKE GREESON WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LEE COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LITTLE BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LITTLE RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MCILROY/MADISON COUNTY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MIKE FREEZE/WATTENSAW WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02).
April 12-14, April 19-21 and April 26-28, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
MIKE FREEZE/WATTENSAW WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
MT. MAGAZINE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
MUDDY CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
NORFORK LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): All units October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): All units April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. All units: April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OVERFLOW NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring (Archery): April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): Closed. OZAN WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OZARK LAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
PINEY CREEKS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms: Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
POISON SPRINGS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
POND CREEK NWR Fall: Closed.
Spring (Archery): Other than during permit hunt, areas are restricted to archery hunting and are open April 12-18 and April 21-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Spring (Firearms): March 29-30, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 19-20, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
PROVO WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
RAINEY WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): (includes Cache River NWR Unit 2 lands within an area bounded by Hwy 64 on North, Hwy 17 on East, Hwy 38 on South, and Hwy 33 on West) April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.) April 12-13 and April 19-20, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA Fall: Closed.
Spring (Firearms) (includes Hope Upland WMA): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
RING SLOUGH WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
RIVER BEND WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex.
turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either sex turkey. Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey.
April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
SEVEN DEVILS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 14-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 12-14, April 18-20 and April 25-27, 2008.
One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-January 31, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): October 11-17, 2008. One either-sex turkey.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
SPRING BANK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
SULPHUR RIVER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
April 12-14 and April 18-20, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
SYLAMORE WMA
North and South Units
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed.
TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.) April 12-May 2, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02.)
WAPANOCCA NWR
Fall: Closed.
Spring: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
WEDINGTON WMA Fall: Closed. Spring: Closed.
WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
WHITEHALL WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. April 12-25, 2008. One gobbler or bearded turkey.
WHITE RIVER NWR
Fall (Archery): October 1-December 31, 2008 (south unit), October
1, 2008-January 31, 2009 (north unit). One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
WHITE ROCK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). One gobbler or bearded turkey. (Ref. Code 23.02)
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkey, no more than one jake.
WINONA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed.
Spring (Firearms): April 5-6, 2008 (youth hunt). Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
April 12-May 2, 2008. Two gobblers or bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA
Fall (Archery): October 1, 2008-February 28, 2009. One either-sex turkey.
Fall (Firearms): Closed. Spring: Closed. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take turkey during spring permit hunts on certain WMAs, WDAs and NWRs without first obtaining the required permit or fail to follow the instructions on said permits (Ref: Code 19.15 Non-Compliance with Terms Of Permit) as specified herein:
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10
days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
ON CERTAIN WMAs.
WMAs other than as specified herein:
Bayou Des Arc, Bayou Meto, Beaver Lake, Bell Slough, Benson Creek Natural Area, Beryl Anthony/Lower Ouachita, Big Lake, Blevins, Blue Mountain, Dr. Lester Sitzes, III/Bois D'Arc, Brewer Lake/Cypress Creek, Brushy Creek, Buffalo National Rive, Cache River NWR, Camp Robinson WMA, Caney Creek, Casey Jones, Cattail Marsh, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Cherokee Prairie Natural Area, Cove Creek Natural Area, Choctaw Island,
Crossett Experimental Forest, Cut-Off Creek, Cypress Bayou, Dagmar, Dardanelle, Dave Donaldson/Black River, DeGray Lake, DePartee Creek, Devil's Knob Natural Area, Earl Buss/Bayou DeView, Ethel, Frog Bayou, Garrett Hollow Natural Area, Gene Rush, Falcon Bottoms Natural Area, Greers Ferry Lake, Gum Flats, H.E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area, Harris Brake, Henry Gray/Hurricane Lake, Hobbs SP-CA, Howard County, Howard Hensley/Searcy County, Iron Mountain Natural Area, Jamestown/Independence County, Jim Kress, Jones Point, Lafayette County, Lake Greeson, Lee County, Little Bayou, Little River, Loafer's Glory, McIlroy, Madison County, Mike Freeze Wattensaw, Mount Magazine, Moro Big Pine Natural Area, Muddy Creek, Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area, Lloyd Millwood/Nimrod, Norfork Lake (Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units), Ozan, Ozark Lake, Ozark National Forest, Petit Jean River, Pine City Natural Area, Piney Creeks, Poison Springs, Provo, Railroad Prairie Natural Area, Rainey, Rex Hancock/Black Swamp, Ring Slough, River Bend, Roth Prairie Natural Area, St. Francis National Forest, St. Francis Sunken Lands, Sandhills Natural Area, Seven Devils, Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake, Slippery Hollow Natural Are WMA, Smoke Hole Natural Area, Spring Bank, Stateline Sandponds Natural Area, Steve N. Wilson/Raft Creek Bottoms, Sulphur River, Sweden Creek Natural Area, Sylamore, Terre Noire Natural Area, Trusten Holder, Two Bayou Creek, U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA, Warren Prairie Natural Area, W.E. Brewer/Scatter Creek, WhiteCliffs Natural Area, Whitehall, White Rock, Winona and Wittsburg Natural Area WMAs.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
WMAs other than as specified herein:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
WMAs, other than as specified herein:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
WMAs, other than as specified herein:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
ANTHONY/LOWER OUACHITA WMAs. It shall be unlawful to possess any shot other than Arkansas approved non-toxic shot while hunting small game with shotguns within the Rex Hancock/Black Swamp and Beryl Anthony/Lower Ouachita WMA. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Sunrise, September 1, 2008-Sunset, February 28, 2009. Limit two per day per species.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $200.00 - $1,000.00
/ take, or possess crows within the following WMAs other than as specified herein: All WMAs: September 6, 2008-February 23, 2009. Thursdays -
Mondays only. No limit.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
HUNTING AND MIGRATORY WATERFOWL
REGULATIONS WITHIN WMAs
Management Areas to take or attempt to take migratory waterfowl or remain within or on water-inundated areas or natural/man-made water courses on WMAS after 12:00 noon.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
Robinson WMA, Ed Gordon/Point Remove WMA, Harris Brake WMA, Dr. Lester Sitzes III/Bois d'Arc WMA and Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA green tree reservoir from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. during duck season, except during the last three days of the last duck season and during the Special youth Waterfowl Hunt when boats may be used from 4:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. Illegal structures may be removed by
Commission personnel and destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Commission policy.
Shirey Bay Rainey Brake and Seven Devils WMAs.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
/ CONTROLLED WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. It shall be unlawful to guide waterfowl hunters on any Commission-owned or controlled wildlife management area, wildlife demonstration area or waterfowl rest area. It shall also be unlawful for waterfowl hunters to hunt while being guided on any Commission-owned or controlled wildlife management area, wildlife demonstration area or waterfowl rest area. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00
WATERFOWL HUNTING REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful,
during the waterfowl season, to go upon any flooded or inundated area without first obtaining a free Steve N. Wilson/Raft Creek Bottoms Waterfowl Hunting Permit. This limited permit will be allocated through a daily draw system and is in addition to hunting license requirements as stated in Section 03.00 Licenses. The Steve N. Wilson/Raft Creek Bottoms WMA Hunting Permit must be signed and in possession while hunting on the Steve N. Wilson/Raft Creek Bottoms WMA. Conviction(s) for violation(s) of permit requirements may result in the loss of hunting privileges.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1000.00.
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LANDS AND WATERS BORDERING THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission hereby enter into a reciprocal agreement to recognize the resident sport fishing, resident hunting licenses, and the resident commercial fishing licenses of the two states on flowing waters of the Mississippi River and all waters between the main levees of the Mississippi River of the two states, excluding the St. Francis, White, and Arkansas Rivers, this exclusion also includes all oxbow lakes whose entrance requires passage through the mouth of the St. Francis, White and Arkansas Rivers. The following provisions shall apply:
Resident hunting and resident sport fishing licenses of either state shall abide by all laws and/or regulations pertaining to seasons, daily bag and creel limits, possession limits size limits, tagging requirements and all other laws and/or regulations of the state in which the hunting or fishing takes place.
For the purpose of this agreement, the state line will be that depicted on the Department of the Interior's Geological Survey quadrangle maps.
Nothing herein shall be construed to allow any person to hunt, fish or go upon the lands of another landowner or entity without their permission for recreational purposes. Floodwater which has overflowed the natural banks of a public waterway in Mississippi is not a part of the public waterway.
This agreement may be cancelled by the Game and Fish
Commission's Director of either state upon sixty (60) days' written notice.
MISSOURI--ST. FRANCIS RIVER. The Missouri Department of
Conservation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hereby enter into a cooperative agreement to recognize the sport fishing and resident commercial fishing and commercial musseling licenses of the two states on the flowing waters of the St. Francis River, forming a common boundary between the State of Missouri and the State of Arkansas, in accordance with the following provisions:
Fishermen or musselers licensed in only one state cannot fish or take mussels in the tributaries, bayous or backwaters of the St. Francis River in the other state except as specifically provided herein. This agreement, to become effective January 1, 1993, may be canceled by the Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation or the Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish commission upon sixty (60) days written notice.
RIVER BETWEEN STATE OF TENNESSEE AND STATE OF ARKANSAS.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hereby enter into a cooperative agreement to recognize the sport fishing and hunting licenses and the commercial fishing licenses of the two states on the flowing waters of the Mississippi River, adjacent sloughs, bayous, and old river runs which are accessible by boat from the river proper and the old river chutes forming a common boundary, excluding wildlife management areas established by either state and the Wolfe, Loosahatchie, Hatchie, Forked Deer and Obion Rivers, in accordance with the following provisions:
A sport fishing licensee shall abide by all laws, rules, regulations and proclamations of the state in which they are fishing. Exception to that being Tennessee/Arkansas sportfishers on Ikes Chute, Hopefield Chute (Dacus Lake), Mosquito Lake, Mound City Lake, Island 40 Chute and Lake Neark, who shall comply with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regulations governing sportfish creel and size limits.
A residentcommercial fishing licensee shall abide by all laws, rules, regulations and proclamations of the state in which they are fishing. Arkansas resident commercial fishers fishing commercial tackle in Tennessee waters under the terms of this agreement shall comply with Tennessee commercial tackle tagging requirements. Tennessee resident commercial fisher's tackle tagging requirements are legal in Arkansas under the terms of this agreement.
Nothing herein shall be construed to allow any person to hunt, fish, or go upon the lands of another landowner or entity without their permission. Floodwater which has overflowed the natural banks of a public waterway is not part of the public waterway and permission of the landowner must be obtained.
It shall be incumbent on each individual hunter or fisherman to identify the state line.
This agreement may be cancelled by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's Executive Director or the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Directorupon sixty (60) days written notice.
GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF
CONSERVATION.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hereby establish a White River Border Lakes License to fish the impounded waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork and Table Rock Lakes with the following provisions:
This agreement will become effective March 1, 2001. It may be cancelled by the Missouri Conservation Commission or the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or modified by mutual agreement.
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Daily Limit - Black Basses(including not more than four Smallmouth). | 10 |
Daily Limit - Rock Bass ............................ | 10 |
Daily Limit - Catfish(exc. Bullhead) .......... | 10 |
Daily Limit - Bream(over 4"in length) ....... | 50 |
Daily Limit - Crappie ................................ | 20 |
Daily Limit - Muskellunge ........................ | 6 |
Daily Limit - Pickerel ................................ | 6 |
Daily Limit - Northern Pike ....................... | 6 |
Daily Limit - Sauger .................................. | 6 |
Daily Limit - Saugeye ............................... | 6 |
Daily Limit - Striped Bass or Hybrid Combination ......................... | 6 |
Daily Limit - Walleye ................................ | 6 |
Daily Limit - White Bass ........................... (Yellow Bass - No Limit) | 25 |
Daily Limit - Paddlefish ............................. | 2 |
Daily Limit - Alligator Gar .......................... | 2 |
Daily Aggregate Limit ................................ | 75 |
Daily Limit for all sportfish on Bois d'Arc in Hempstead County & Horseshoe Bend Pool, Strawberry River in Izard County | 1/2 daily limit |
EXCEPTIONS:
Smallmouth bass minimum length limit on Buffalo River 18 inches with a daily limit of 1 from confluence with Clabber Creek downstream to the confluence with the White River. Ozark Zone Catch and Release Area - Crooked Creek, along boundary of Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation property near Kelly's Slab Access.
Ozark Zone Quality Streams (Kings, Spring, South Fork/Spring and Eleven Point rivers) - smallmouth bass minimum length limit of 14 inches with a daily limit of 2, except on Kings River from Trigger Gap to Hwy 62 bridge: minimum length limit of 18 inches and daily limit of 1.
Ouachita/Boston Zone (all Arkansas counties not included in the Ozark Zone) - smallmouth bass minimum length limit of 10 inches with a daily limit of 4.
Ouachita/Boston Zone Quality Streams (Mulberry, Caddo above DeGray Lake, DeGray Lake, Cossatot River, Ouachita River upstream from Lake Ouachita, Ouachita River downstream from Remmel Dam, Saline River, including its four headwater forks in Saline, Perry and Garland counties, South Fork/Ouachita, Little Missouri above Lake Greeson and Lake Greeson) - smallmouth bass minimum length limit of 12 inches with a daily limit of 2.
Ouachita/Boston Zone Catch-and-Release Area - all smallmouth bass caught in Lake Ouachita including the Ouachita River upstream to the River Bluff access area must be immediately returned to the stream.
Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, Lake Greeson, Lake Maumelle, Norfork Lake and Lake Ouachita; 10 when taken from the Arkansas River and connecting lakes.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
ON CERTAIN LAKES AND RIVERS
Table Rock Lake, Lake Wright (Sebastian County), and Arkansas River.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTION:
NOTE: Measure all fish from the front end of the lower jaw to the tip of the tail with fish laid flat on rule, mouth closed and tail lobes pressed together. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
It shall be unlawful to use common carp as bait in the following waters:
Bob Kidd Lake, Devil's Den State Park Lake, Lake Elmdale, Lake Fayetteville, Wilson Lake (Washington County); Crystal Lake (Benton County); Lake Leatherwood (Carroll County); Lake Hindsville (Madison County); Lake Cargile, Lake Overcup (Conway County); Lake Barnett and Tom's Lake (White County); Lake Conway (Faulkner County); Harris Brake Lake (Perry County); Lake Atkins (Pope County); Sugarloaf Lake (Sebastian County); Truman Baker Lake, Lake Hinkle (Scott County); Lake Wilhelmina, Irons Fork Lake (Polk County); Gurdon Lake (Clark County); Cox Creek Lake (Grant County); Gillham Lake, Dierks Lake (Howard County); DeQueen Lake (Sevier County); Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc Lake, Rick Evans/Grandview Prairie WMA Lakes 1 and 2, Mike and Janet Huckabee Lake (Hempstead County); Lake Columbia (Columbia County); Upper and Lower White Oak Lakes (Ouachita County); Tri-County Lake (Calhoun County); Lake Monticello (Drew County); Cane Creek Lake (Lincoln County). PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
PENALTY: $50.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
SLOT LIMIT WATERS. It shall be unlawful to possess filleted fish or fish with head or tail removed while fishing from shore, boat, or transporting fish by boat on length/slot limit waters as described in Code 31.01, Game Fish Daily and Possession Limit Restrictions and Code 31.02, Black Bass Length Limits and Protective Slot Limits. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to fish in the following waters except as specified herein:
Armory Pond (Columbia County), Bob Courtway Pond (Faulkner County), Dr. James E. Moore Jr.Camp Robinson Firing Range (Faulkner County), Lake Village Community Fishing Pond (Chicot County), Mattocks Park Lake (Union County), Pine Bluff Regional Park Youth Fishing Pond (Jefferson County), Landers Lake (Pulaski County), Mike and Janet Huckabee Youth Fishing Pond (Hempstead County), Salem City Lake (Fulton County), War Memorial Park Pond (Pulaski County)and Craighead Forest Park Youth Fishing Pond (Craighead County):
It shall be unlawful to fish in the following waters except as specified herein:
Clear Lake (Clark County), Searcy City Lake (White County), Carol Ann Cross Pond (Sebastian County), Amon's Lake (Baxter County), T.J. House Reservoir (City of Mulberry lake), Dardanelle City Park Ponds (Yell County), Yell County Wildlife Federation Pond (Yell County), Wells Lake, Ft. Chaffee (Sebastian County), all lakes, ponds and streamsmanaged by the City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department within the city limits of Little Rock, Mike Freeze England Community Pond (Lonoke County), Springdale Community Fishing Pond in Murphy Park, Cabot Community Pond, Willow Beach Park Pond (Pulaski County), Benton City Lake (Saline County), North Little Rock City Park waters (Pulaski County), Cherrywood Lake (Pulaski County), Sherwood Municipal City Pond (Pulaski County), Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond in Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), Family Park Pond (Garland County), Little Rock Air Force Base Pond (Pulaski County, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Pond (Pulaski County), Lake Valencia (Pulaski County), Lake Atalanta (Benton County), Pleasant View Park Pond (Pope County), Tilden Rodgers Park Pond (Crittenden County), and Glenwood Community Pond (Pike County).
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
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EXPLOSIVES, TOXIC, STUPEFYING OR KILLING SUBSTANCES
PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to use or possess electrical devices of any type for taking fish; to take fish with the use of firearms or any explosives; or to deposit any toxic, stupefying, or killing substances that will kill or injure fish into public waters or to take fish affected by such substances.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00.
Jail sentence not to exceed one (1) year may be imposed and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges and 01.00-D, Confiscation and Seizure.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $500.00.
(Confiscation and Seizure Ref: 01.00-D).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 To $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take any fish other than rough fish with bow and arrow or gig.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Hydroelectric Plant at Barling and the Murray Hydroelectric Plant at North Little Rock.
EXCEPTION:
Bentonville - Benton County; Big Timber Lake - Clark County; Hidden Lake - Carroll County; Gurdon Lake - Clark County; Lake Hubble -Clay County; Lake Bailey - Conway County; Lake Roosevelt in Petit Jean State Park - Conway County; Craighead Forest Lake -Craighead County; Lake Cambadelle - Crawford County; Lake Lou Emma - Crawford County; West Memphis City Parks Lake and Marion City Park Lake - Crittenden County; Lake Bennett - Faulkner County; Crowley Ridge State Park Lake and Reynolds Park Lake - Greene County; Lakes #1 and #2 in the Grandview WMA - Hempstead County; Horseshoe Bend Pool, Strawberry River - Izard County (2 pole maximum limit); Lake June - Lafayette County; Lake Greenlee in Monroe County; Pickthorne Lake and Ward City Park Lake - Lonoke County; Hindsville Lake - Madison County; Lake Greenlee; Donald Branch Fishing Pond - Monroe County; Lake Sylvia - Perry County; Shady Lake - Polk County; Upper Lake Hogue -Poinsett County; Old Davidsonville State Park Lake - Randolph County; Forrest City Park Lake - St. Francis County; Truman Baker Lake - Scott County; Carol Cross Lake - Sebastian County; Gunner Pool and Hayden Bend Pond - Stone County; Lake Kingfisher - Yell County; All lakes in Village Creek State Park - Cross and St. Francis counties; Devil's Den State Park Lake - Washington County; and posted U.S. Forest Service ponds and lakes. Wattensaw WMA ponds and lakes, except oxbow lakes in Prairie County, and North Fork Lake in Montgomery County; Spring River and tributaries from 100 yards below Dam No. 1 to the mouth of Myatt Creek; Spring River Lake.
Fourche Lefave River from 100 yards below Nimrod Dam to Hwy 7 bridge.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
transport, or possess in this state any species commonly known as snakehead (Family Channidae), walking catfish, stickleback, Mexican banded tetra, piranha or rusty crayfish (Orconected rusticus). These species may be possessed for display and educational purposes by written permit approved by the Chief of Fisheries. PENALTY: $250.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
COMMISSION OWNED LAKES AND
ACCESS AREA REGULATIONS
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
Grand Lake -- Chicot County; Lake Chicot -- Chicot County PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
STRUCTURES ON COMMISSION OWNED LAKES. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to own or operate a boat dock where boats are rented to the public or where boats are kept or stored for private owners on a rental basis on waters or property owned by the Commission without first entering into a lease agreement with the Commission. Boat dock operators on commission owned lakes must also obtain a permit and pay an annual fee to the Commission before they can charge for boat launching or vehicle parking. Commission employees in performance of duties shall be allowed free parking and boat launching privileges. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful for an operator of a put-and-take pay lake to fail to maintain a register indicating the date, names and addresses of persons fishing and to make said register available for inspection by a Commission Officer upon request. PENALTY: $100.00 to $500.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $500.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
December 31 and to take more than eighteen (18) bullfrogs in one (1) day, as defined in Section 36.00-A or to possess more than 36 bullfrogs.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
gig, spear or long bow and arrow.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
FISH FARMERS. It shall be unlawful for Fish Farmers or their employees to take bullfrogs for sale without said Fish Farmer obtaining a Bullfrog Permit and to fail to supply an invoice with each sale or shipment indicating the date, Bullfrog Permit number and number of bullfrogs sold or shipped. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
License when providing baitfish during the act of guiding. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Only baitfish may be retained for bait and all other species of fish are immediately returned to the waters where taken.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
Tackle Restrictions, or by hand, and possess alive any aquatic wildlife species other than six (6) of each species per household. EXCEPTIONS:
The sale or purchase of such wildlife or the progeny thereof, or their release into waters other than those from which they were collected, is prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS:
It shall be unlawful to use wild-caught baitfish on Norfork Lake unless
said bait was caught on Norfork Lake. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful to take, buy, and sell freshwater mussels for commercial purposes without first obtaining a current Resident Shell Taker/Seller's License, a Resident Shell Buyer's License or a Non-Resident Shell Buyer's License. A person with a Shell Taker's Helper Permit may harvest or assist only in the immediate presence of a licensed shelltaker. Licensed resident or non-resident shell buyers only may purchase up to four Shell Buyer's Agent Permits which may be transferred between employees of the licensed shell buyer. Only residents can hold an Agent Permit, and agents can purchase only for their licensed buyer.
BUYERS: Shell buyers must submit quarterly, on or before the 1st of January, April, July, and October, reports of mussel buying transactions for the preceding quarter, on forms provided by the Commission.
SELLERS: On or before February 1, any person holding a Shell Taker/Seller's License shall furnish the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission the number of pounds of each species of mussels taken from Arkansas waters, and sold out of state, on forms provided by the Commission.
Failure to maintain accurate reports will result in license revocation and no renewal. These records shall be maintained monthly and made available for inspection by authorized Arkansas Game and Fish personnel at any reasonable time.
PENALTY: Residents:$100.00 to $1,000.00.
Non-Residents:$100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
River and its tributaries and diversion ditches. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take, catch, kill, or attempt to take, catch or kill mussels between the hours of sunset to sunrise (nighttime). PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
(no less that 12 inches wide and 12 inches long, red and white diagonal stripe), from the boat or other flotation at least 12 inches above the surface of the water and to mussel more than 300 feet from said flag. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
09-97/ take, or possess mussels in the following areas: Black River in Clay County from 1/4 mile upstream to 1/4 mile downstream of the Hwy 412 (62) bridge; Ouachita River upstream from Hwy 79B bridge at Camden, Spring River upstream of Hwy 62 bridge at Imboden; St. Francis River in St. Francis County from I-40 bridge downstream to the Hwy 50 bridge at Madison; St. Francis River from the mouth of the Tyronza River to the operational railroad bridge, White River in Monroe County closed from the mouth of Roc Roe Bayou 3 1/2 miles downstream to the mouth of Big Creek. White River closed from Cooper Bend (river mile 232.3) in Jackson County for 2.3 miles downstream to Shaden Bend (river mile 230) in Woodruff County and Cache River from mouth of Bayou DeView to confluence with the White River. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
species, number of turtles sold, name of purchaser, and name and permit number of aquatic turtle dealer permittee making the transaction. The true bill of lading must accompany a shipment to the final destination.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to nets, traps and boats) may be confiscated in accordance with Codes 1.00-D and 1.00-J.
/ It shall be unlawful for non-residents to engage in the purchase and sale of aquatic turtles within the state or export across state lines without first obtaining a Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit. Such permits may be granted in accordance with Commission requirements, including:
shipped out of state to the buyer or the buyer is picking up and transporting a purchase directly out of the state. PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to transport vehicles) may be confiscated in accordance with Code 1.00-D.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to take aquatic turtles for commercial purposes by any means other than hoop net or box type turtle traps in the following counties and/or bodies of water:
Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Clay, Columbia, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Greene, Hempstead, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lawrence (see Exception 4), Lee, Lincoln, Little River, Lonoke, Miller, Mississippi, Monroe, Nevada, Ouachita, Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph (see Exception 4), St. Francis, Saline, Union, White, Woodruff, and the Arkansas River, from its mouth to the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line, including that part of the Arkansas River from the Ozark Dam to the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line, bounded on the north by the Union Pacific Railroad and on the south by Highway 22 (In compliance with Code 41.19). Arkansas waters between the main levees of the Mississippi River. All lakes, bays or other bodies of water, other than tributary streams, connected to waters as specified above, when accessible by boat, from the main channel except as limited by Section 30.00 (Reciprocal License Agreements). When a river or stream forms the boundary between opened and closed counties, that boundary segment shall be open to tackle legal in the open county. EXCEPTIONS:
Eleven-Point River in Randolph County; Spring River in Lawrence and Randolph counties; Lake Erling, including all tributaries upstream from 100 yards below Lake Erling Dam to State Highway 313 in Lafayette County; all lakes owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (excluding all natural or channel scar lakes on WMAs located in counties listed above), Lake Columbia in Columbia County, Horseshoe Lake in Crittenden County, Lake Wallace in Drew and Chicot Counties, Upper and Lower Lake Chicot (Connerly Bayou to Ditch Bayou Dam inclusive) in Chicot County and Grand Lake in Chicot County.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to nets, traps and boats) may be confiscated in accordance with Codes 01.00-D and 01.00-J.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to nets, traps and boats) may be confiscated in accordance with Code 01.00-D.
or tackle other than as specified herein:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to nets, traps and boats) may be confiscated in accordance with Codes 01.00-D and 01.00-J.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. Second offense shall result in revocation of the Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit or Aquatic
Turtle Dealer Permit.
PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for permitted aquatic turtle harvesters to sportfish or possess game fish in the same waters where the permittee is engaged in turtle trapping.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. Second offense shall result in revocation of the Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit or Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to nets, traps and boats) may be confiscated in accordance with Codes 01.00-D and 01.00-J.
EXCEPTION:
CHICKEN TURTLES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to import alligator snapping turtles and chicken turtles from outside the state of Arkansas.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5,000.00. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to transport vehicles) may be confiscated in accordance with Codes 01.00-D and 01.00-J.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful to possess, buy or sell alligator snapping turtles without first obtaining an Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/Dealer Permit. Such permits may be granted in accordance with Commission requirements, including:
without prior written approval of the Commission. An affidavit (form provided by the Commission) specifying: transaction type (transfer or sale), party type (individual or business), turtle species, and number of turtles, must be submitted to the Commission. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00. Any offense may result in permanent permit revocation and stock confiscation in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
Breeder/Dealer Permit.
Any person who has previously been convicted of any violation of the rules of the Commission relating to the legal taking of any crocodilian species shall not be eligible to receive an Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit for a period of five (5) years after the date of the conviction. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
ALLIGATOR FARMS.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000. In addition, non-compliance with terms of issued permit may result in non-renewal or revocation of permit privileges for one (1) to five (5) years.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00. In addition, non-compliance with terms of issued permit may result in non-renewal or revocation of permit privileges for one (1) to five (5) years.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
RED RIVER in Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River and Miller counties; LITTLE RIVER from its mouth in Hempstead and Little River counties upstream to Corps of Engineers boat ramp on west bank of river below Millwood Lake Dam;
SULPHUR RIVER from its mouth to the Texas State line, OUACHITA RIVER from the Louisiana State Line to the confluence of the Caddo River (See Exceptions 2, 3 and 5 below), Saline River from its confluence with the Ouachita River upstream to the Stillion Railroad Bridge in Ashley and Bradley Counties, FOURCHE LaFAVE RIVER from its mouth to Highway 7 Bridge in Perry County; PETIT JEAN RIVER from its mouth to Highway 10 Bridge in Yell County; WHITE RIVER upstream from its mouth to one hundred (100) yards below Dam No. 1 at Batesville in Independence County; BLACK RIVER from its mouth to the Missouri state line; ST. FRANCIS RIVER upstream to the mouth of the left hand chute of Little River in Poinsett County; CACHE RIVER and lakes accessible by boat from the river. ARKANSAS RIVER from its mouth to the Arkansas/Oklahoma State line including that part of the Arkansas River from the Ozark Dam to the Arkansas - Oklahoma State line, bounded on the north by the Union Pacific Railroad and on the south by Highway 22 (In compliance with Commission Codes 41.09, 41.19, and 41.20) and ARKANSAS WATERS between the main levees of the Mississippi River. All lakes, bays or other bodies of water, other than tributary streams, connected to waters as specified above, when accessible by boat, from the main channel except as limited by Section 30.00 (Reciprocal License Agreements). EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
All commercial fishermen must obtain a Special Use Permit from the
White River Refuge Manager prior to fishing refuge waters.
Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clark, Cleburne, Cleveland, Conway, Crawford, Faulkner, Franklin, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Howard, Izard, Logan, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Newton, Perry, Pike, Polk, Pope, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sebastian, Sevier, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, Washington and Yell counties. When a river or stream forms the boundary between opened and closed counties, that boundary segment shall be open to tackle legal in the open county, unless closed in other 41.00 and 44.00 codes.
EXCEPTION:
Sevier counties open year around to hoop nets. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
REQUIREMENTS. It shall be unlawful to purchase commercial tackle tags or to operate commercial tackle without first obtaining a current Commercial Fisherman's Permit and Sportfishing License. A bill of sale or Receipt of Transferwith permit number must accompany all sales to fish markets, processors, or retailers of fish or parts thereof in each transaction. Said bill of sale shall be retained by the purchaser for a period of twelve (12) months and made available for inspection by a Commission Wildlife Officer.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
Resident Roe Buyers/Exporters or Non-Resident Roe Buyers/Exporters must submit monthly, on or before the 16th of the month, reports of roe buying transactions for the preceding month, on forms provided by the Commission. Resident Roe Buyer/Exporters must also report their take of roe. Failure to maintain accurate records will result in permit revocation and no renewal. These forms shall be completed at the time of purchase and made available for inspection by Arkansas Game and Fish personnel at any reasonable time. PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00 and privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $500.00
Properly licensed drag seines, hoop nets (with or without wings or leads), fiddler nets (without wings or leads) where permitted, slat traps (where permitted), trammel nets, gill nets, limb lines, set lines, trotlines and snaglines in waters open to commercial fishing.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM. It shall be unlawful to fish with gill nets, trammel nets, trotlines, snaglines and hoop nets in waters specified herein:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for a commercial fisherman to sport fish in the same waters where he is engaged in commercial fishing.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
inches in length or paddlefish and sturgeon of any size taken from public waters.
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
It shall be unlawful for nonresidents to assist or participate in any commercial harvest operation or to possess commercial fish, mussel, crayfish, aquatic turtles or commercial tackle associated with commercial harvest on Arkansas waters. Resident - Any person who has established a bona fide or actual residence of at least 12 months (one year) prior to applying for a license, and who declares intentions of becoming a citizen of Arkansas.
EXCEPTION:
(Reciprocal Agreements). PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
It shall be unlawful to commercially fish trotlines, throw lines, limb lines or snaglines in Corning Lake or Long Lake in Clay County. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
through noon, November 30 in the waters of Dardanelle Lake north of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Pope, Johnson and Franklin counties, Dardanelle Bay in Yell County, and south of signs posted on Shoal Bay, Cane Creek Bay, Six Mile Creek at O-Kane Island Access, and south of Highway 22 in Delaware Bay in Logan County. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to fish gill and trammel nets in any part of Dardanelle Lake without said nets being anchored so they are within no less than three (3) feet of the water surface.
EXCEPTION:
LAKE (PULASKI COUNTY). It shall be unlawful to commercial fish in Steel
Bend - Old River Lake (Pulaski County) other than from noon, October 1 -Noon, March 1. Only legal-size commercial gill and trammel nets may be used. Participants must register with the District Fisheries Biologist and provide monthly landing records. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to fish, in any manner, for commercial purposes on the Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
EXCEPTION:
WATERS. It shall be unlawful to use or possess fiddler size hoop nets or slat type fish traps in any public waters other than those specified herein:
connected to waters specified, when accessible by boat from the main channel. (J) Bay Ditch, (Cross, Poinsett and Craighead Counties) from its mouth upstream to U.S. Highway 63 in Craighead County. (K) St. Francis Floodway Diversion Ditch from its mouth upstream to
U.S. Highway 63 in Poinsett County. (L) Cypress Bayou (Whiskey Chute) in Phillips County (Slat traps only).
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to use any slat type fish trap or fiddler size net in public waters listed in Commission Code 41.24 other than as specified herein:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
COMMERCIAL FISHING RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to fish commercially in the AP&L Nuclear Power Plant discharge bay from November 1 through March 1. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
Commission, harvest of alligator gar or of other such species for which harvest information may be required. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
Lake (Miller County) other than from Noon, November 1 through Noon, February 28, with 3 1/2 inch gill and trammel nets. Commercial fishermen must obtain, and have in their possession while fishing, a commercial permit from the District Biologist at the Hope Regional Office and report their catch to the Hope Regional Office by March 15. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
EXCEPTION:
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00 and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
PENALTY: $1,000.00 to $2,500.00, and fishing privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation of Privileges.
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It shall be unlawful for fish farmers (Aquaculturists) to fail to maintain legible records indicating sales and shipments and to reveal said records to a Commission Officer for inspection upon request. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful for fish farmers (Aquaculturists) to fail to furnish bill of lading or bill of sale as specified herein:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
(Pomoxis annularis) in excess of 6 (six) inches in length. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful to operate a lake as a fish farm without having adequate control structures to prevent the inflow of water from adjacent streams, creeks, bayous, or rivers and without first removing all wild fish present in compliance with a plan submitted by the applicant and approved by the Chief of Fisheries. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
SPECIES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for fish farmers (aquaculturists) to possess, rear, propagate or sell aquaculture species not listed on the Approved Aquaculture Species List (list available from Fisheries Division) without first apply for and obtaining a Restricted Species Possession Permit (Restricted Species List available from the Fisheries Division) or an Unlisted Aquaculture Species Permit from the Chief of Fisheries.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $350.00 to $1,000.00.
It shall be unlawful for a fish farmer to sell or buy paddlefish (also called spoonbill catfish), sturgeon, or their parts, including eggs (roe), without first obtaining a Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit, Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit, or a Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit as applicable in accordance with Code 41.05. Fish farmers in possession of a Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit, or a Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit will be required to follow the reporting requirements as stated in Code 41.05.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $1,000.00, and privileges may be suspended in accordance with Code 11.05, Revocation or Privileges.
conducted according to approved protocols in a laboratory listed by theU.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) as approved to do testing for VHSV.
Commission to persons that submit to the Commission, on forms provided by AGFC, satisfactory documentary proof including the following information.
To be eligible for a Fish Farm Health Inspection Permit, a farm or facility must provide written documentation from a qualified independent party verifying that the farm or facility has a biosecurity plan sufficient to prevent contamination of permit-eligible fish by ineligible fish or by water that is not from a VHSV-free source, and that the farm or facility follows that biosecurity plan without exception. Additionally, the fish health inspection report must be no more than 60 days old from date of reported test results at time of application for Fish Farm Health Inspection Permit from Commission.
PENALTY: $500.00 to $5000.00. Illegal fish and equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to transport vehicles) may be seized and confiscated in accordance with Code 1.00-D.
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EXCEPTIONS:
It shall be unlawful to operate a vessel in any manner contrary to signs,
markers or buoys placed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers controlling speed, skiing or operation of vessels. PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00.
and 31, Township 5 south, Range 2 east of the 5th principal meridian, Phillips
County, Arkansas.
PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00
CONFLUENCE AREA. It shall be unlawful to water ski within 1,500 feet in any direction of the confluence of LaGrue Bayou and White River. PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00.
horsepower from Erbie Ford to White River.
PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00.
horsepower at the propeller or jet pump on the Eleven Point River.
PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00.
NAVIGATIONAL CANAL. It shall be unlawful to operate any vessel in the
Arkansas and White River Navigational Canal between Dam No.1 (Norrell Dam) and the lower guardwall of the dam.
EXCEPTION:
Corps of Engineers signs are covered. PENALTY: Not to exceed $50.00.
PENALTY: As provided for in Ark. Code Ann. 8-6-418 (Fine not to exceed
$500.00).
Bayou pursuant to law due to the contamination of the fish in the waters thereof. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has declared a closure to all commercial harvest in the waters described herein:
Big Bayou Meto and all tributaries thereof extending five (5) miles above their confluence with said bayou from State Highway 11 bridge at the Jefferson-Arkansas County line to the headwaters of Bayou Meto Bayou and all overflow lakes, sloughs and bayous including Little Bayou Meto Bayou north of Highway 88 and all water exchange ditches between Little Bayou Meto and Big Bayou Meto. Adopted on the 21st day of April, 1980, at a regular monthly meeting at Little Rock, Arkansas.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
IN CALHOUN AND BRADLEY COUNTIES. Due to an Arkansas Department of Health fish consumption advisory,
The closure will be for an indefinite period, pending results of further sampling. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
BARTHOLOMEW. It shall be unlawful to commercial fish or use commercial tackle in Bayou Bartholomew between Highway 35 in Drew County and Highway 82 in Ashley County including all lakes, bays or other bodies of water, other than tributary streams. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
SOUTH OF SMACKOVER CREEK, SALINE RIVER AND SALINE RIVER FLOOD PLAIN SOUTH OF STATE HWY 278. The Arkansas Department of Health has revised fish consumption advisories for certain fish in the lower Ouachita River and Saline River as specified herein. These waters, including oxbows and overflow lakes when accessible by boat from the main channel, are open to legal commercial tackle as defined in Code 41.03, Commercial Tackle Mesh Size Restrictions and 41.04 Commercial Fishing Season and Restrictions. The oxbows and overflow lakes within Ouachita River flood plain when not accessible by boat from the main channel are open from Noon, September 30 through Noon, May 1 to legal gill and trammel nets.
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Tailwater, from Beaver Dam to the boundary signs at Houseman Access; Lake Greeson Tailwater, from Narrows Dam to the Hwy 27 Bridge; Little Red River, from Greers Ferry Dam to Hwy 305 bridge; North Fork of the White River downstream of Norfork Dam; Spavinaw Creek (Benton County) east of Hwy 59; and White River, from Bull Shoals Dam to Hwy 58 bridge at Guion, without first obtaining and validating by signature, a current trout permit.
EXCEPTIONS:
Daily Limit - Trout - (including not more than 2 each of brown, cutthroat and brook trout)... 5
EXCEPTIONS:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
SLOT LIMIT WATERS. It shall be unlawful to possess filleted fish or fish with head or tail removed while fishing from shore, boat, or transporting fish by boat on length/slot limit waters as described in Code 45.02, Trout Possession Limits. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
within a fish basket, live well, ice chest or retained by any other device. By such activities, it shall be presumed that the angler intended to retain the trout and count it in the daily fish limit.
EXCEPTION:
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
Artificial Lures Only Area / No Bait Zone from approximately 0.5 mile below Beaver Dam to approximately 100 yards upstream of Parker Bend Access as indicated by signs.
from mouth of Jenkins Creek to the first electric power line downstream.
Narrows Dam (Lake Greeson) downstream to the Low Water Bridge (Hwy 27 bridge).
PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00
002.00.08 Ark. Code R. 009