| Name | Poison Springs WMA |
| WMA Zone | 530 |
| Region | 4 |
| County Coverage | Nevada, Ouachita |
| Location | The tracts that make up Poison Springs WMA are located in Ouachita and Nevada Counties and are widely dispersed.
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| Phone | 877-836-4612 |
| 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.
Quail:
Nov. 1, 2012-Feb. 3, 2013.
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. 3, 2012-Feb. 21,2013. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
Area Notes:
Permit from the Arkansas Forestry Commission is required to camp. Write: P.O. Box 955, Camden, AR 71701.
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| Leased Land Permit Required | No |
| Ownership |
17,604 acres, includes Arkansas Oak Natural Area (Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission; Poison Spring State Forest Sand Barren (Arkansas Forestry Commission) and Oak-Pine Forest Preserve Natural Area (Arkansas Natural Heritage Commisison).
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| Age | Poison Springs WMA was established in 1972.
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| Purpose | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
Poison Springs State Park.
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| Camping | 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 | Chidester: food and supplies. Bluff City: food and supplies. Camden: motels, restaurants and supplies.
Prescott: motels, restaurants and supplies.
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| Safety | There are few hazards on the area. Some roads require 4WD or ATV but most are in fair shape.
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