Cherokee WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 128 | Cleburne, Conway, Independence, Logan, Pope, Scott, Stone, Van Buren, White |
Cherokee WMA is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Cherokee WMA leased lands permit (LCH) along with a free annual General Use Permit (WMP). Permits are available online by clicking “Buy Licenses” at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
CWD Zone
Leased Land Permit Required
Acres: 43,084
2025-26 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2025-26 Crow
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 21, 2026. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2025-26 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 6-8 (antlered bucks only); Sept. 27-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26 and Dec. 13-15.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 8-30 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 1-2 and Jan. 3-4.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Four antlerless with archery,
- One antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule within Conway County.
- No antler restrictions within Cleburne, Independence, Logan, Pope, Scott, Stone and Van Buren counties.
- No dogs.
2025-26 Quail
Nov. 1, 2025-Feb. 1, 2026. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2025-26 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2025-26 Squirrel
May 15, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2025 Bear
Bear Archery: Sept. 17-Nov. 30.
Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26.
Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 8-30.
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 1-2.
Bear Notes:
- Statewide bag limit.
- No dogs.
- Seasons close earlier if zone quota is reached. Click here for details.
2026 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 11-12. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 20-May 10. One legal turkey.
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.
- Hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Cherokee WMA leased lands permit (LCH).
- CWD regulations apply in Cleburne, Independence, Logan, Pope, Scott, Stone and Van Buren counties.
- Permanent deer stands are not allowed.
- Hunters in possession of a valid Cherokee WMA leased lands permit are allowed to use ATVs, motorcycles or bicycles only on open, maintained roads during an open hunting season while traveling to or from a campsite or hunting location.
- Dogs may be used for coyote, fox and bobcat hunting when the declared furbearer hunting season is open and firearms deer season is closed.
- Campsites are undeveloped and available on a first come/ first serve basis.
- Camping is limited to no more than 14 consecutive days.
- Camps may not remain unoccupied for more than 48 hours.
- Creating a disturbance after 10 p.m. is not allowed.
- It is unlawful to camp or use any campsite for more than 30 days total during one calendar year.
- Nonhunters camping with a permit holder do not need to have a permit while camping.
Ownership
Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
Phone
833-356-0879