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Name & Zone:
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Poison Springs - WMA Zone 530
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County:
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Ouachita
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Location:
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The tracts that make up Poison Springs WMA are located in Ouachita and Nevada Counties and are
widely dispersed.
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Phone:
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1-877-836-4612
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Ownership:
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17,604 acres, includes Arkansas Oak Natural Area; Poison Spring State Forest Sand Barren and Oak-Pine Forest Preserve Natural Area.
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Age:
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Poison Springs WMA was established in 1972.
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Purpose:
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The purpose of the cooperative effort between the AG&FC, Natural Heritage Commission and the Arkansas Forestry Commission is to provide hunting and other outdoor opportunities in south Arkansas.
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Description:
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Poison Springs WMA is located entirely in the West Gulf Coastal Plain Physiographic Region. Most of
the tracts are of an Upland habitat type and are characterized by pine and upland oaks, rolling hills,
sandy soils, and small streams.
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Access:
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The area is located 25 miles west of Camden on state hwy 24. There are green WMA signs posted at
the entrance of the larger tracts.
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Hunting
Opportunities:
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Deer and turkey hunting is good to excellent throughout the area. Quail hunting is fair near old fields, clearcuts and wildlife openings. Rabbit hunting is fair in old fields and clearcuts. Squirrel hunting is fair to good.
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Management
Practices:
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The area is managed intensively for pine by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Hardwood species are
retained in draws and along streams. Some pine stands are subjected to prescribed fire to reduce fuel loads and control woody brush. The AG&FC manages approximately 75 wildlife openings that are well
dispersed throughout the area.
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Recreation
Other Than
Hunting:
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White Oak Lake provides excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is noted for its bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Eagles and many other interesting migratory bird species may be seen around the lake in
the fall and winter.
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Other Points
of Interest:
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Poison Springs State Park.
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Camping:
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The Arkansas Forestry Commission has designated several areas as primitive campsites. A free permit
must be obtained from them in order to use these campsites.
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Restaurants
and Other
Facilities:
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Chidester: food and supplies. Bluff City: food and supplies. Camden: motels, restaurants and supplies.
Prescott: motels, restaurants and supplies.
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Special
Facts:
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There are few hazards on the area. Some roads require 4WD or ATV but most are in fair shape.
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