Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA

2017-18 Closed Seasons

Alligator

2017-18 Deer

Deer Archery: Sept. 23, 2017-Feb. 28, 2018.
Deer Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 14-18, 2017.
Deer Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 4-8, 2017.
Deer Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Jan. 6-7, 2018.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than one buck, which may include:

One buck with archery.
Three does with archery.
One buck and two does with muzzleloader permit.
One buck and two does with modern gun permit.

Deer Notes:

A WMA Deer Hunt Permit is required to hunt deer with firearms on this WMA. Click here for details.
15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam rule.
No dogs.
Hunters must harvest and check a doe on this WMA prior to harvesting a buck. A youth is not required to harvest a doe before harvesting a buck in any hunt.
There are no antler restrictions for the youth permit hunt.
CWD regulations apply in Pope County.

2017 Bear

Bear Archery: Sept. 23-Nov. 30, 2017.
Bear Muzzleloader: Oct. 14-18, 2017 (deer permit holders only).
Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 4-8, 2017 (deer permit holders only).
Bear Notes:

Statewide bag limit.
No dogs.
Bear seasons close earlier if bear zone quota is reached. Click here for details.

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

2017 Quail: Nov. 1, 2017-Feb. 4, 2018. Weekends only. Limit 4. 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.

2017 Waterfowl

It is unlawful to use any device that simulates wing movement or movement of any kind through electrical or mechanical means, except traditional jerk strings.
Nonresidents need a Nonresident Wildlife Management Area Waterfowl Hunting Permit to hunt waterfowl.
See Area Notes for Access Regulations

2018 Turkey

Youth Hunt: April 7-8, 2018. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 9-11, April 14-16 and April 21-23, 2018. One legal turkey, no jakes (youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal limit).

Turkey Notes:

A WMA Turkey Hunt Permit is required to hunt turkeys on this WMA. Click here for details.

Notes

Everyone 16 and older must have a free WMA General Use Permit to hunt or trap on any WMA. Click here to get permit.
For all hunters except deer modern gun permit holders during the deer permit hunt, the Steve Frick WaterfowlÊRest Area is closed to access Nov. 1 and will reopen to access Feb. 16.
No boats allowed from noon to 4 a.m., Nov. 18-Jan. 28.
- Exception 1- Boats allowed from noon until 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 4.
- Exception 2 -Boats allowed from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on the following waters:
  - West Fork Point Remove Creek
  - East Fork Point Remove Creek
Closed to all access (except in designated campsites, parking areas, boat launch ramps and boat staging areas) from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., Nov. 18-Jan. 28 and Feb. 3.
Airboats may not be operated within Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA during duck season.
Crow, dove, rabbit and squirrel seasons are open on the Wylie Cox Field Special Use Area unless closed by reservation (field trial, etc.), permit hunt, or for administration/maintenance.
Closure schedule will be displayed at the SUA clubhouse.
Dog training is allowed Sept. 1-April 1. Dog trainers must possess a current Arkansas hunting license. The area closes to dog training during field trials. The area includes 140 acres east of Cargile Lake and south and west of County Road 26.

Ownership: AGFC/Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission

Phone: 877-967-7577

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