Lee County WMA
Zone: 412
Counties: Lee, St. Francis
- 2022-23 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear
- Waterfowl
- 2022-23 Crow
Sept. 1, 2022-Feb. 20, 2023. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
- 2022-23 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 24-Feb. 28, 2023
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 15-23, 2022 and Dec. 18-20, 2022
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 12-Dec. 11, 2022 and Dec. 26-28, 2022
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2022 and Jan. 7-8, 2023WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun,
- Three does with archery,
- Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take three deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two 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 18-26, 2022. One legal turkey.
- About the Name
Lee County WMA is named after the county it is in.
- Access
The management can be accessed by Highway 131 turning North from Haynes. A county road off 131 can access the south end of the WMA.
- Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1970.
- 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
No camping allowed.
- Description
The management is comprised of old agricultural fields, which have been reforested providing a home for an abundance of wildlife including small game and an assortment of birds.
- Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, turkey and small game.
- Location
Lee County is located South of Haynes, Arkansas near Crowley's Ridge.
- Management Practices
Reforestation of old agriculture fields provides abundant habitat for wildlife.
- Ownership
The small FMHA tract was deeded to the AGFC in 1991.
- Phone
877-734-4581
- Purpose
It was acquired to provide additional public use opportunities.
- Restaurants and Other Facilities
Haynes Arkansas provides the nearest opportunities for dining. A small store provides barbecues and sandwiches for the hungry visitor. A parking area is provided where 131 and the WMA converge
- Safety
Lee County has a good population of rattlesnakes. When visiting, be cautious and observant.