Blevins WMA
Zone: 055
County: Hempstead
- 2022-23 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- Alligator
- 2022-23 Crow
Sept. 1, 2022-Feb. 20, 2023. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
- 2022-23 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 24, 2022-Feb. 28, 2023
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23, 2022 and Dec. 29-31, 2022
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 18, 2022 and Dec. 26-28, 2022
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2022 and Jan. 7-8, 2023WMA Deer Bag Limit: Five deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun,
- Five does with archery, muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to five does..
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
- 2022-23 Quail
Nov. 1, 2022-Feb. 5, 2023. Daily limit - 6, possession limit -12. Bird dogs allowed.
- 2022-23 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2022-Feb. 28, 2023. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 16. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts.
- 2022-23 Squirrel
May 15, 2022-Feb. 28, 2023. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.
- 2022 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 9-10, 2022. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 18-May 8, 2022. 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 800-364-4263 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
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.