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NameSpring Bank WMA
WMA Zone585
Region5
County CoverageLafayette
Location
It is located in Lafayette County, west of Bradley off Hwy. 160. 
Phone877-777-5580
Seasons and Regulations
Turkey:
Youth Hunt: April 13-14, 2013. One bearded turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 20-28, 2013. One bearded turkey, no jakes (youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal limit).
Deer:
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Feb. 28.
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 9 and Dec. 26-28.
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, muzzleloader or modern gun,
• Four does with archery,
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
Deer Notes: Three-point rule. No dogs. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer: no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two 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. 1, 2013-Feb. 21,2014. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
CLOSED:
  • Alligator
  • Elk
  • Bear
Leased Land Permit RequiredNo
Ownership
This 701-acre area is owned by the AGFC.  
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1992. 
Purpose
The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities.
Description
The area is divided into two separate tracts, tract #1 is primarily old fields, bordered by an oxbow lake of the Red River, and tract #2 is forested with a pine/hardwood mixture.  
Access
Access to both tracts is off Hwy.160, west of Bradley. Tract #1 is north of the Pleasant Valley community and Tract #2 is south of the Walnut Hill community. Refer to an area map for more specific directions. 
Hunting Opportunities
Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel waterfowl and rabbits. The old field habitat provides some excellent rabbit hunting opportunities. See current regulations for seasons and bag limits. 
Management Practices
Management activities on this area are limited due to its remote location. However, a habitat management plan, which includes prescribed burning, is currently being developed. 
Recreation Other Than Hunting
The oxbow lake on Tract #1 provides good fishing opportunities. 

The Red River is nearby, Lafayette County WMA is approximately 7 miles to the east, and Sulphur River WMA is approximately 7 miles to the west. Also, the states of Texas and Louisiana are very close to the West and South, respectively.
Camping
Nearest camping facilities are on the Lafayette County WMA, 3 miles east of Bradley. 
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Facilities are located in Bradley, AR and Springhill, LA. Bass Haven Restaurant and Lodge are located on Lake Erling. They have lodging as well as RV hookups and a boat launch. They can be reached at 870-694-6221.
Safety
Obtaining an area map is recommended to assist in locating this WMA.