002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 091 - C1.02 - Bear Season and Limit Restrictions on WMAs
Code Book
The regulations in this Code Book are hereby adopted by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under authority of Amendment 35 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. All laws, rules, regulations, or orders in conflict with the regulations in this Code Book are hereby repealed by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
Any WMA or NWR not listed is closed to the season.
ALUM FORK NATURAL AREA WMA
* Archery: Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed
BAYOU METO WMA (SEE GEORGE H. DUNKLIN JR. BAYOU METO)
BEARCAT HOLLOW WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (Mobility Impaired Hunt): First full weekend in October for 2 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November until the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
BEAVER LAKE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First full weekend Saturday/Sunday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November. Statewide limit(Addendum A1.08).
BELL SLOUGH WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 5 days (Deer permit holders only) (Addendum A1.08).
BIG TIMBER WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days (only on that part of the area in Bear Zone 2). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days(only on that part of the area in Bear Zone 2). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November (only on that part of the area in Bear Zone 2). Statewide limit (Code 20.07 and Addendum A1.08).
BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 day. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November.Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08)
CAMP ROBINSON SUA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
CAMP ROBINSON WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
CANEY CREEK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
CEDAR CREEK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
CEDAR MOUNTAIN WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day in November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
CHEROKEE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Code 20.07 and Addendum A1.08).
DEGRAY LAKE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
DEQUEEN LAKE WMA
* Archery (all open units): 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader (firearms units only): Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (firearms units only) (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (firearms units only): Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
DEVIL'S EYEBROW NATURAL AREA WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Closed
* Modern Gun: Closed
DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Second Saturday in October for 5 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: First Saturday in November for 5 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
GALLA CREEK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Closed.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 2 days (deer permit holders only). Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
GENE RUSH WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Second Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit. (Addendum A1.08).
HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: First Saturday in November for 5 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
HARRIS BRAKE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
JACK MOUNTAIN WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Code 20.07 and Addendum A1.08).
JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
JIM KRESS WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Code 20.07 and Addendum A1.08).
JONES POINT WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
LAKE OVERCUP WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
LEE CREEK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
LOAFER'S GLORY WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
MAUMELLE RIVER WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
MCILROY/MADISON COUNTY WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: First Saturday in November for 2 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
MT. MAGAZINE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
MUDDY CREEK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
NORFORK LAKE WMA
* Archery (all units): 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 -10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed; Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou, and Fulton County Units open third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed; Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou, and Fulton County Units open first Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed; Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou, and Fulton County Units open second Saturday in November for 9 days. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
PINEY CREEKS WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
RAINEY WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
RIVER BEND WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
SCOTT HENDERSON GULF MOUNTAIN WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 5 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 5 days (deer permit holders only, zone quota does not apply). Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
STONE PRAIRIE WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun Youth Permit: First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed.
SYLAMORE WMA
* North Unit
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November for 9 days and fourth Friday in November for 3 days. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
* South Unit
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA
* Archery: Fourth Saturday of November for 9 days (closed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service property). Statewide limit.
* Firearms: Closed (Addendum A1.08).
WHITE ROCK WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
WINONA WMA
* Archery: 2022 - 7 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September, Beginning 2023 - 10 days prior to the Fourth Saturday of September through the last day of November. Statewide limit.
* Muzzleloader: Third Saturday in October for 9 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun (youth hunt): First Saturday in November for 2 days. Statewide limit.
* Modern Gun: Second Saturday in November through the last day of November. Statewide limit (Addendum A1.08).
Notes
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