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Lee County WMA

Zone County
412 Lee, St. Francis
2023-24 Closed Seasons
  • Alligator
  • Bear
  • Waterfowl
2023-24 Crow
Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 19, 2024. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2023-24 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 23-Feb. 29, 2024
Deer Muzzleloader: Oct. 21-29, 2023 and Dec. 9-11, 2023
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 11-Dec. 10, 2023 and Dec. 26-28, 2023
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 4-5, 2023 and Jan. 6-7, 2024

WMA 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.
2023-24 Quail
Nov. 1, 2023-Feb. 5, 2024. Daily limit – 6, possession limit -12.
2023-24 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 29, 2024. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2024-25 Squirrel
May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2024 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 6-7, 2024. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 15-23, 2024. 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
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
833-345-0283
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.