Spring Bank WMA
Zone: 585
Counties: Lafayette, Miller
- 2023-24 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear
- 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, 2024
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 21-29, 2023 and Dec. 16-18, 2023
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 11-Dec. 10 and Dec. 26-28, 2023
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 4-5, 2023 and Jan. 6-7, 2024WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun,
- Four does with archery,
- Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
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.
- 2024 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 6-7, 2024. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 15-May 5, 2024. One legal turkey.
- Access
Access to both tracts is off Hwy.160, west of Bradley. Tract 1 is north of the Pleasant Valley community and Tract 2 is south of the Walnut Hill community. Refer to an area map for more specific directions.
- Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1992.
- 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
Nearest camping facilities are on the Lafayette County WMA, 3 miles east of Bradley.
- Description
The area is divided into two separate tracts, tract 1 is primarily old fields, bordered by an oxbow lake of the Red River, and tract 2 is forested with a pine/hardwood mixture.
- Hunting Opportunities
Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel waterfowl and rabbits. The old field habitat provides some excellent rabbit hunting opportunities.
- Location
Lafayette County, west of Bradley off Hwy. 160.
- Management Practices
Management activities on this area are limited due to its remote location. However, a habitat management plan, which includes prescribed burning, is currently being developed.
- Ownership
This 701-acre area is owned by the AGFC.
- Phone
833-372-2434
- Purpose
The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities.
- Recreation Other Than Hunting
The oxbow lake on Tract #1 provides good fishing opportunities. The Red River is nearby, Lafayette County WMA is approximately 7 miles to the east, and Sulphur River WMA is approximately 7 miles to the west. Also, the states of Texas and Louisiana are very close to the west and south, respectively.
- Restaurants and Other Facilities
Facilities are located in Bradley, AR and Springhill, LA. Bass Haven Restaurant and Lodge are located on Lake Erling. They have lodging as well as RV hookups and a boat launch. They can be reached at 870-694-6221.