| Name | Provo WMA |
| WMA Zone | 537 |
| Region | 5 |
| County Coverage | Sevier |
| Location | It is located in Sevier County, about 3 miles northeast of Lockesburg.
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| Phone | 877-777-5580 |
| 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-Jan. 31.
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 10-21, Dec. 1-12 (dogs allowed) and Dec. 26-28. (no dogs)
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 3-4 and Jan. 5-6.
WMA Deer Bag Limit:
Four deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
• Two bucks with archery,
• Four does with archery,
• One buck and one doe with muzzleloader,
• One buck and one doe with modern gun.
Deer Notes: Three-point rule. Dogs only allowed during modern gun season, Dec. 1-12. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer: no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
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.
Area Notes:Hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Provo WMA leased land permit. Leased land permits may be purchased at any license vendor, AGFC regional office or online.
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| Leased Land Permit Required | Yes |
| Ownership | This area consists of approximately 11,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser Company land.
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| Age | The area was established as a WMA in 1999.
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| Purpose | The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Hunting Opportunities | Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel, and rabbits. See current regulations for seasons and permit requirements.
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| 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.
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| Recreation Other Than Hunting | Dierks Lake offers good fishing opportunities and is approximately 4 miles north.
Pond Creek NWR and Millwood Lake are approximately 10 miles south.
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| Camping | Camping is permitted on the area at designated campsites.
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| Restaurants and Other Facilities | Facilities are located in Lockesburg, DeQueen, and Dierks.
Corp of Engineer campgrounds at Dierks Lake.
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| 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.
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