Prairie Bayou WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 535 | Lonoke |
Three-point rule
Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users
Acres: 453
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Deer firearms (youth modern gun allowed)
- Bear
- Quail
- Alligator
2026-27 Crow
Sept. 3, 2026-Feb. 21, 2027. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2026-27 Deer
Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2026-27 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027. Daily limit – 8
2026-27 Squirrel
May 15, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12
2027 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 19-27. One legal turkey.
About the Name
The name for the WMA is derived from the bayou that runs along the southwest side of 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.
Camping
No camping is allowed on the WMA.
Description
Prairie Bayou WMA encompasses 453 acres in southeastern Lonoke County, south of Carlisle. The area was acquired through the Farmers Home Administration program in 1994. The WMA is part of the Grand Prairie Ecosystem.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, turkey and small game.
Management Practices
Management practices include planting of native warm-season grasses, which provide habitat for rabbit and quail.
Ownership
AGFC
Phone
833-345-0283
Recreation Other Than Hunting
A main recreation opportunity people pursue on this WMA is training dogs for rabbit hunting.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and other facilities can be found in Carlisle.