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Name
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Bayou Des Arc - Zone 005
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PDF Map
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County
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Prairie
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AGFC Interactive Map
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Seasons & Regulations
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Location
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Bayou Des Arc is located 5 miles north of the City of Des Arc on Highway 11.
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Phone
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1-877-734-4581
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About
the Name:
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This 953-acre wildlife management area received its name from the City of Des Arc, which is a historical river town located on the White River in Prairie County.
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Ownership
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The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission owns the lake-management area complex.
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Age
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Des Arc WMA was created in 1966 after the acquisition of property for the construction of a 320-acre public fishing lake. After the creation of Lake DesArc, additional bottomland hardwood habitat remained out side the levee system, providing an opportunity for development of this small management area.
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Purpose
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This tract provides addition public use opportunities in close proximity to a public fishing lake.
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Description
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The 300-acre area is a bottomland hardwood overflow tract is located North of Lake DesArc.
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Access
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Lake Des Arc can be accessed from Highway 11 approximately 5 miles north of Des Arc. At present,
access to the WMA is limited to walk in visitors and parking is available at lake parking facilities.
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Hunting
Opportunities:
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Although signs identify a small buffer zone around the immediate area of the lake as being closed to public hunting, lands outside the levee does allow hunting opportunities. Swamp rabbits, deer, ducks and squirrels are the most frequently hunted. Raccoons may be taken and hunting is good to excellent depending upon water levels.
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Management
Practices:
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The hardwood habitat is managed as other typical bottomland areas. Timber inventories are initiated to
evaluate the vigor and quality of the habitat for wildlife. A management plan will be developed to ensure that the best possible management approach will be initiated. The 320-acre lake is managed by Commission fisheries biologist.
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Recreation
Other Than
Hunting:
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This management provides an opportunity to observe many species of wetland birds. Neotropical birds are seasonally available for the bird enthusiast and photographer.
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Camping
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Campsites are available at the Des Arc Lake camping area. Electrical hookups as well as primitive camping is available.
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Restaurants
and Other
Facilities:
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The nearest facilities are located in the City of Des Arc. Several restaurants provide various types of foods and small grocery stores provide camp foods.
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Safety
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When accessing the WMA by boat across Lake Des Arc, make sure proper personal flotation devices for all members are aboard the vessel. Its smart and besides, it's the law.
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