|
Name & Zone:
|
Provo - WMA Zone 537
|
|
County:
|
Sevier
|
|
|
Location:
|
It is located in Sevier County, about 3 miles northeast of Lockesburg.
|
|
Phone:
|
1-877-777-5580
|
|
|
To obtain a detailed map of a certain area, you must purchase a leased land permit for that area. Use the hyperlink below to obtain information about leased land permits.
|
|
1
|
|
Ownership:
|
This area consists of approximately 11,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser Company land.
|
|
Age:
|
The area was established as a WMA in 1999.
|
|
Purpose:
|
The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting
opportunities.
|
|
Description:
|
This area is located on a ridge between the Cossatot and Saline Rivers and primarily consists of intensively managed pine timberlands and mixed pine/hardwood tracts.
|
|
Access:
|
Access points are located along Hwy. 71 north of Lockesburg, along Hwy. 70 between the Hwy 71 Jct.
and Dierks, and along Provo road.
|
Hunting
Opportunities:
|
Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel, and rabbits. See current regulations for seasons and permit requirements.
|
Management
Practices:
|
Wildlife management practices are integrated with timber management practices to provide quality
wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities. These management practices provide substantial open land
habitats and stimulate excellent browse production.
|
Recreation
Other Than
Hunting:
|
Dierks Lake offers good fishing opportunities and is approximately 4 miles north.
|
Other Points
of Interest:
|
Pond Creek NWR and Millwood Lake are located approximately 10 miles south.
|
|
Camping:
|
Camping is permitted on the area at designated campsites.
|
Restaurants
and Other
Facilities:
|
Facilities are located in Lockesburg, DeQueen, and Dierks.
|
Special
Facilities:
|
Corp of Engineer campgrounds at Dierks Lake.
|
|
Safety:
|
Due to the large network of Weyerhaeuser roads that run throughout the area it is recommended that anyone not familiar with the area obtain an area map from the AGFC.
|