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Name & Zone:
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Hope Upland - WMA Zone 360
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PDF Map 307 KB
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County:
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Hempstead
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PDF Map 489 KB
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PDF Map 4.21 MB
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AGFC
Interactive Map
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Flash Map 1.35 MB
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Location:
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It is located in Hempstead County, 3 miles north of Hope.
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Phone:
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1-877-777-5580
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Ownership:
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This 2115-acre area is owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
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Age:
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The area was established in portions during the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.
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Purpose:
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The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting
opportunities.
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Description:
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Upland mixed pine/hardwood stands dominates this area.
A large food plot system is interspersed on the area. The area also includes a large number of firelanes that are annually planted in wheat and provide excellent browse.
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Access:
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Take Hwy. 278 north from Hope for approximately 6 miles, turn east on Hwy. 32 and continue approximately 1 mile, turn north on County Rd. 26 and go approximately 3 miles and turn back east on gravel road and it takes you to the area main access gate.
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Hunting
Opportunities:
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Deer, quail, squirrel dove, and rabbits. This area is known for producing large bucks. See current
regulations for seasons and permit requirements.
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Management
Practices:
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An intensive management habitat plan including forest prescriptions, prescribed burning and open land
management is implemented on this area. This habitat management plan greatly benefits both game and nongame wildlife species.
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Recreation
Other Than
Hunting:
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This area provides excellent bird watching opportunities.
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Other Points
of Interest:
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Old Washington Historic State Park is located 3 miles north. Rick Evans/Grandview Prairie WMA is located approximately 10 miles to the northwest. Millwood Lake is approximately 15 miles to the west.
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Camping:
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Camping is available at the Fair Park campgrounds in Hope.
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Restaurants
and Other
Facilities:
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Facilities are located in Hope and Washington. |
Special
Facilities:
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A system of mobility impaired trails are available on the area.
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Special
Facts:
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Quail can be found in relatively abundant numbers on this area.
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Safety:
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This property was once included in the Southwestern Proving Grounds, a military ammunitions testing range in the early 1940’s. Should you encounter any type of unexploded ordnance, please do not attempt to move or remove the ordnance yourself. Mark the location of the ordnance and contact the Southwest Regional Office of AGFC immediately.
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