Blevins WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 055 | Hempstead |
Three-point rule
Acres: 128
2024-25 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear
2024-25 Crow
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2024-25 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 7-9 (one buck only); Sept. 28-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 19-27.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Five deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Five does with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
- Four does with alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and three does.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
2024-25 Quail
Nov. 1, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2024-25 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2024-25 Squirrel
May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2025 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 21-May 11. One legal turkey.
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.
Area Notes
- 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
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
833-372-2434
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.