Galla Creek WMA

Zone: 240

Counties: Pope, Yell

2021-22 Waterfowl

Waterfowl Notes:

No boats allowed Nov. 15-19, 2021, Nov.30-Dec. 10, 2021 and Dec. 24-25, 2021.
It is unlawful to use any device that simulates wing movement or movement of any kind through electrical or mechanical means, except jerk strings. See exact code.
No boats allowed from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m., Nov. 20, 2021-Jan. 31, 2022.
Exception – Boats allowed from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 2021 and Jan. 31, 2022.
Closed to all access (except in designated parking areas and boat launch ramps) from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., Nov. 20, 2021-Jan. 31, 2022 and Feb. 5, 2022.
See Page 44 for boating restrictions.
Airboats may not be operated within Galla Creek WMA during duck season.

2022-23 Closed Seasons

Deer Muzzleloader
Bear Muzzleloader
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: Closed
Deer Modern Gun Hunt (permit hunt): Nov. 12-13, 2022
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2022

WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include:

Two antlered bucks with archery,
Three antlerless with archery.
One antlered buck and one antlerless with modern gun permit.
During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck and one antlerless.

Deer Notes:

No antler restrictions.
No dogs.

2022-23 Dove

Sept. 3-Oct. 23, 2022 and Dec. 8, 2022-Jan. 15, 2023

Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Daily Limit - 15, possession Limit - 45

Eurasian Collared-Dove
No daily or possession limit
Eurasian Collared Doves must remain fully feathered in the field and while being transported from the field.

Dove Notes:

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission prepares a few fields each year for the opening weekend of dove season so the public has a place to enjoy this exciting form of wingshooting.

Dove fields on WMAs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. WMA acreage put into dove fields is relatively small because most hunters only pursue doves the first few days of the season. However, after opening weekend of dove season, many wildlife species feed in the fields, particularly those that were topsown with winter wheat.

2022-23 Quail: Nov. 1, 2022-Feb. 5, 2023. Weekends only. Daily limit 4. 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 Bear

Bear Archery: Sept. 17-Nov. 30, 2022
Bear Modern Gun Hunt: Nov. 12-13, 2022 (deer permit holders only).
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2022

Bear Notes:

Statewide bag limit.
No dogs.

2022 Turkey

Youth Hunt: April 9-10, 2022. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 18-20, 2022, April 23-25, 2022 and April 30-May 2, 2022. One legal turkey.

Turkey Notes:

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

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.
CWD regulations apply.
For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook.

Ownership: AGFC

Phone: 877-967-7577

WMA Master Plan: View the master plan for this AGFC-owned WMA.

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