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NameWedington WMA
WMA Zone653
Region7
County CoverageBenton, Washington
Location
The Wedington WMA, located 13 miles west of Fayetteville, is easily accessible from highway 16 and highway 412.  Topographic maps of the Area are available from the USGS: Gallatin, Rhea, Robinson, and Wheeler. 
Phone866-253-2506
Seasons and Regulations
Turkey:
Turkey season closed
Deer:
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Dec. 31.
Deer Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 10-11. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 3-4 and Jan. 5-6. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes.
WMA Bag Limit:
Two deer, no more than one buck, which may include:
• One buck with archery,
• Two does with archery,
• One buck or doe with modern gun permit.
Deer Notes: Three-point rule. No dogs. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer: buck (no antler restrictions) or doe.
 
Deer Permit:
Deer hunting on this area is restricted to special permit hunts.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Quail:
closed
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.
CLOSED:
  • Alligator
  • Elk
  • Deer muzzleloader
  • Bear
Area Notes:
Refer to USDA Forest Service website for more information.
Leased Land Permit RequiredNo
Ownership
USDA Forest Service