Holland Bottoms WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 340 | Lonoke, Pulaski |
Mobility-Impaired Access
Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions
Three-point rule
Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users
Acres: 6,190
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- 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 Alternative Firearms (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
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,
- Two antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered buck or one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck or one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2026-27 Quail
Nov. 1, 2026-Feb. 7, 2027. Daily limit – 6
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 (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 19-21 and April 24-26. One legal turkey.
2025-26 Waterfowl
- 2025-26 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook
- 2025-26 Statewide Waterfowl Season Dates and Bag Limits
- 2025-26 General WMA Regulations
Waterfowl Notes:
- Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne is closed to waterfowl hunting.
- The Willow Oak Forest Preserve Natural Area is open to waterfowl hunting.
- No airboats during duck season (excluding Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne).
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.
- The Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through the area is considered part of the WMA for season and regulations purposes.
- Lake Pickthorne WRA closes to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Camping
Camping is available in three designated camp sites.
Description
Bumping up against Jacksonville’s city limits, Holland Bottoms WIldlife Management Area’s 6,190 acres are a few minutes’ drive from more than a quarter million people in the Little Rock area.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, small game and waterfowl.
Management Practices
Management practices include: prescribed fires, timber harvest and water level control.
Ownership
AGFC/Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-345-0283
Recreation Other Than Hunting
Public fishing is available at Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne on the west side of the WMA.The lake is popular for bass, crappie and bream.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Numerous services can be found in the cities of Cabot and Jacksonville