Devil’s Knob Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 177 | Izard |
Three-point rule
Acres: 822
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. 27-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26 and 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 bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Four does with archery,
- Two does with alternative firearms or modern gun.
- During youth hunt, youths may take four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- 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.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-356-0879