Maumelle River WMA

Zone: 425

County: Pulaski

2023-24 Closed Seasons

Alligator
Bear Modern Gun
Bear Muzzleloader
Deer Modern Gun
Deer Muzzleloader
Furbearer Trapping
Turkey
Waterfowl

2023-24 Crow: Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 19, 2024. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.

2023-24 Deer

Deer Archery: Sept. 23, 2023-Feb. 29, 2023
Deer Firearms: Closed

WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than one buck, which may include:

One buck with archery,
Two does with archery.

Deer Notes:

Three-point rule.
No dogs.

2023-24 Quail

Nov. 1, 2023-Feb. 5, 2024. Daily limit - 6, possession limit -12.

While training bird dogs, you may use handguns or shotguns with blank ammunition. Pen-raised quail may be taken with a Shoot-To-Kill Bird Dog Field Training Permit. This permit is available from your local wildlife officer.

2023-24 Rabbit: Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 29, 2024. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 16.

2023-24 Squirrel: May 15, 2023-Feb. 29, 2024. Dogs allowed. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.

2023 Bear

Bear Archery: Sept. 13-Nov. 30, 2023
Bear Firearms: Closed

Bear Notes:

Statewide bag limit.
No dogs.

Area Notes

A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap on WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking "Buy Licenses" at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
Camping is prohibited.
A permit is also required from Central Arkansas Water to remove objects.
Horses and mules are prohibited without a special permit from Central Arkansas Water.
Shotguns using legal, non-toxic ammunition required to take small game and furbearers on the portion of the WMA as designated on the public use map.

Ownership: Central Arkansas Waterworks

Phone: 833-356-0933

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