Pine City Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 516 | Monroe |
Three-point rule
Acres: 1,043
2025-26 Closed Seasons
- Deer Alternative Firearms
- Deer Modern Gun
- Bear
- Alligator
2025-26 Crow
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 21, 2026. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2025-26 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 28.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery,
- Three does with archery.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
2025-26 Quail
Nov. 1, 2025-Feb. 1, 2026. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2025-26 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2025-26 Squirrel
May 15, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2026 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 11-12. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 20-28. One legal turkey.
About the Name
Pine City Natural Area WMA is named after the natural stands of loblolly pines found on the area.
Area Notes
- Free georeferenced maps are available for this WMA and others at https://apps.agfc.com/maps/. These maps are frequently updated and include features such as parking, types of road and land boundaries.
- A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap on WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking “Buy Licenses” at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
Camping
Camping is not allowed.
Description
Pine City provides vital habitat for the only known population of the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain of Arkansas.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer and small game.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-345-0283
Recreation Other Than Hunting
Bird watching is a popular recreational activity on this WMA.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and other facilities can be found in Clarendon, about 15 miles away.