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Name & Zone:
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J. Perry Mikles/Blue Mountain - Zone 380
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County:
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Logan
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Location:
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The WMA is in Logan and Yell counties. The area lies within 100 miles of Little Rock, 56 miles from Ft. Smith, 46 miles from Waldron and 17 miles from Danville.
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Phone:
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1-877-525-8606
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Seasons & Regulations
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About the Name:
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The area’s name was taken after the name of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Mountain Reservoir.
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Ownership:
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns the land and it is licensed to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission on a long term lease agreement.
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Age:
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The Blue Mountain Reservoir was stated in 1940 and was completed in June of 1947.
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Purpose:
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The WMA was created as a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas
Game & Fish Commission to provide the sportsmen of Arkansas with a management area which would offer many men days of recreational and sporting activities. The area is managed as multiple use area. It offers deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting and small game hunting. Special regulations do apply so check annual regulations pamphlet for details.
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Description:
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The Blue Mountain WMA lies between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. The area topography is gently
rolling hills of mixed pine and hardwoods to the more fertile bottomland farmland and bottomland hardwood areas. The area is bisected by the Petit Jean River and the lower portion of the area forms the Blue Mountain Reservoir. Excellent fishing can be found in both the Petit Jean River and the Blue Mountain Reservoir. The majority of the area around the Reservoir is old farmland which offers a wide range of quality habitat for many species of wildlife.
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Access:
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Access is gained by taking state highway 23 south out of Booneville, then taking state highway 217 east seven miles to the headquarters building.
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Hunting
Opportunities:
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The hunting opportunities on the WMA include the following: deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, rabbit and
squirrels.
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Management
Practices:
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The management practices on the WMA are geared toward multiple use resource management. Controlled burning for habitat manipulation, food plot planting and timber work are conducted on an annual basis. This work in conjunction with cooperative farming agreements with local farmers help create a wide range of habit diversity for the benefit of the many species of wildlife which inhabit the area.
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Recreation
Other Than
Hunting
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The H. Perry Mikles/Blue Mountain Wildlife Demonstration Area and the Blue Mountain Reservoir is a good place to enjoy many activities for the non-consumptive sportsmen. Hiking, bird watching, trail riding, boating and swimming are activities which can be enjoyed by all. Field trials (with nationally recognized
status) are held from September through Mary on the J. Perry Mikles/Blue Mountain WDA.
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Other Points
of Interest:
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National level field trials may be enjoyed during the months of September through March.
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Camping:
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There is one camping area located on the WDA. The camping area is maintained by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Picnic tables, electric hookups and sewer dump stations are available except during scheduled field trial events. The U. S. Corps of Engineers maintains a primitive camping area at Hise Hill located at the end of State Highway 217.
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Restaurants
and Other
Facilities:
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The area is served by three towns on the north side of the lake. Booneville is within a few miles of the area and has motels, restaurants and sporting supplies. Magazine and Blue Mountain have food services and sporting supplies.
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Special
Facilities:
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Special facilities for training and field trialing purposes are located at the Blue Mountain Headquarters facility. Stables for 100 horses and 105 dog kennels are available for field trial events. Clubhouse facilities are available upon request.
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Special
Facts:
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The Blue Mountain Wildlife Demonstration Area is a very scenic area and offers a wide range of activities for the general public. The area has gained national recognition for its quality of being one of the best grounds for field trials in the south.
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Safety:
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Since the area is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, there are many rules and regulations which must be observed. The seasons, dates and time periods are coordinated in an effect to make it easy for the sportsman to obtain the rules and regulations for the area and to have a quality sporting experience while visiting the Blue Mountain Area.
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