Blevins WMA

2017-18 Deer

Deer Archery: Sept. 23, 2017-Feb. 28, 2018
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 21-29 and Dec. 29-31, 2017
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 11-Dec. 17 and Dec. 26-28, 2017
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 4-5, 2017 and Jan. 6-7, 2018 
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Six deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun,
• Six does with archery,
• Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
• During youth hunt, youths may take six deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and four does. 

Deer Notes:

• Three-point rule.
• No dogs.

2017 Crow

Sept. 1, 2017-Feb. 19, 2018. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.

2017 Quail

Nov. 1, 2017-Feb. 4, 2018. Daily limit - 6, possession limit -12. Bird dogs allowed.

2017 Rabbit

Sept. 1, 2017-Feb. 28, 2018. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 16. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts.

2017 Squirrel

May 15, 2017-Feb. 28, 2018. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.

2018 Turkey

Youth Hunt: April 7-8, 2018. Two legal turkeys, no more than one jake.
Firearms Hunt: April 9-24, 2018. Two legal turkeys, no jakes (youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal limit).

Access

The area is located 4 miles northeast of the Blevins off Hwy. 29 on County Rd. 51.

Age

The area was established as a WMA in 1991.

Camping

Nearest camping facilities are at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Description

The area primarily consists of old field habitats with hardwood riparian zones.

Hunting Opportunities

Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel, waterfowl, and rabbits. Old field habitats provide some excellent rabbit hunting opportunities. See current regulations for seasons and bag limits.

Location

It is in Hempstead County, 4 miles northeast of Blevins on Hwy. 29.

Management Practices

Currently, habitat management practices are limited on this area due to its small size.

Ownership

This 128-acre area is owned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Phone

877-777-5580

Purpose

The primary objective of this management area is to provide quality wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities.

Recreation Other Than Hunting

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Rick Evans/Grandview Prairie, and Hope Upland WMA's are located to the southwest. Old Washington State Park is also located to the southwest.

Restaurants and Other Facilities

Facilities are located in Blevins, Prescott, Nashville, or Hope.

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