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NameBig Timber WMA
WMA Zone045
Region4
County CoverageClark
Location
The scattered areas that make up the Big Timber Leased Lands WMA are in various parts of Clark County.
Phone877-836-4612
Seasons and Regulations
Turkey:
Youth Hunt: April 13-14, 2013. Two bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Firearms Hunt: April 20-May 5, 2013. Two bearded turkeys, no jakes (Youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal bag limit).
Deer:
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Feb. 28.
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 16 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 3-4 and Jan. 5-6.
WMA Deer Bag Limit:
Six deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun,
• Six does with archery,
• Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
Deer Notes: Three-point rule. No dogs. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is six deer: no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and four does.
Bear:
Bear Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2011 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2).
Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Bear Muzzleloader: Oct. 22-30, 2011 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2).
Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Bear Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 7-30, 2011 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2).
Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2011 (only on that part of the area that lies in bear zone 2).
Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Quail:
Nov. 1, 2011-Feb. 3. 2012. Daily limit - 6, possession limit -12. Bird dogs allowed.
A free Bird Dog Training/Quail Hunting Permit is required to hunt quail or train dogs on the Upland Demonstration Area. Contact the Camden Regional Office.
Hunters must complete a Hunter Report Form after each hunt.
Rabbit:
Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 16. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts.
Squirrel:
May 15, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.
Crow:
Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 21,2014. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
CLOSED:
  • Alligator
  • Elk
Area Notes:
  • The Upland WDA is closed to motor vehicles (except ATVs, which may be used on the main road).
  • After each hunt on the Upland WDA, hunters must complete a Hunter Report Form available at the north and south gates.
  • Hunters, trappers and campers aged 16 years or older must purchase a Big Timber WMA leased lands permit. Leased land permits may be purchased at any license vendor, AGFC regional office or online.
Leased Land Permit RequiredYes
About the Name
Ownership
Big Timber Leased Lands WMA is a group of privately owned tracts that are leased annually by the AGFC. Private landowners that participate
include The Ross Foundation, Jane Ross, Clark Timberlands, Anthony Timberlands and International Paper.
Age
The Big Timber Leased Lands WMA was established in 1988. 
Purpose
The WMA was established to provide hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities in Clark County. 
Description
The various tracts within the Big Timber Leased Lands WMA provide a diversity of habitat types, including upland pine, upland pine/hardwood mix, upland hardwood, bottomland pine/hardwood mix, and bottomland hardwood.
Access
A Big Timber Leased Lands WMA map is a must for those not familiar with the area. These maps are available to those who purchase a Big Timber WMA permits from license dealers, AGFC Regional Offices or the
AGFC License Division in Little Rock.
Hunting Opportunities
Big Timber Leased Lands WMA offers excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting opportunities.

Some oxbows, sloughs and beaver impoundments offer good to excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Management Practices
Most of the tracts are managed intensively for pine and/or hardwood sawtimber. Single-tree selection is the predominant harvesting method. Prescribed fire also is used. These timber management practices produce excellent wildlife habitat for most game species.
Recreation Other Than Hunting
Rivers, streams, oxbows and sloughs offer excellent fishing opportunities.   
Big Timber Leased Lands WMA Upland Wildlife Demonstration Area is on Highway 182 , 5 miles west of Gurdon. This 2,260-acre area is owned by the Ross Foundation and is intensively managed for upland wildlife species and pine sawtimber production. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker can be found here as well as healthy deer and turkey populations. One purpose of the area is to demonstrate upland wildlife and timber management to private landowners.
Camping
Designated campsites are located in various areas of the WMA. No electricity or running water is provided.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and other facilities are available in Arkadelphia, Gurdon and Prescott. 
Safety
As with all WMAs, certain areas can become crowded. All users of the area should practice basic hunter safety. Those users not familiar with the area should carry a map and compass and should let others know where they plan to be hunting and when they plan to return.