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NameFreddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area West Unit
WMA Zone132
Region3
County CoverageDesha
Location
Phone877-367-3559
Seasons and Regulations
Turkey:
Turkey Season Closed
Waterfowl:
See Notes for hunt details.
Deer:
Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 19-20, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4 and
Dec. 10-11, 2011.
Deer Notes: No dogs allowed. Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than one buck and two does.  These deer are not bonus deer and will count toward the seasonal bag limit. No antler restrictions.
Deer Permit:
Deer hunting on this area is restricted to special permit hunts.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Quail:
Nov. 1, 2013-Feb. 2, 2014. Daily limit - 6, possession limit -12. Bird dogs allowed.
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:
  • Bear
  • Alligator
  • Elk
Area Notes:
  • A free Sweet 16 WMA permit is required to hunt any species on this WMA. Click here to receive your permit.
    Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area West Unit does not flood and should remain open, independent of the East Unit.
  • Horses and mules are prohibited during deer season.
  • Beginning Saturday, Dec. 18, the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area West Unit will be open for permit youth waterfowl hunts each Saturday for the remainder of waterfowl season.
  • Five online permits are drawn for each Saturday the area is open to waterfowl hunting. Only youth under the age of 16 may apply and a valid hunter education certificate is required. Each successful applicant can bring up to three additional youth hunters and must be accompanied by at least one supervising adult.
  • Hunters applying for the December 18 and 25 hunts must apply by November 28.
  • Hunters applying for the January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 hunts must apply by December 26.
  • The successful draw notification will serve as the successful applicants entry permit, and a printed copy is required to enter any flooded or inundated area during the waterfowl season.
  • Click here to apply for online permits
  • ATVs may be used for travel to duck holes and back from parking lot access only.
  • Waterfowl hunters may not enter inundated areas before 4 a.m., stop hunting by noon and be off the area by 1 p.m. (including opening days of season segments).
  • Airboats may not be operated within the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area (both units, excluding the Mississippi River) during duck season.
Leased Land Permit RequiredNo
Ownership
AGFC