Loafer’s Glory WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 420 | Marion, Searcy |
CWD Zone
Acres: 2,686
2024-25 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2024-25 Crow
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2024-25 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 7-9 (one buck only); Sept. 28-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Four antlerless with archery.
- One antlerless with alternative firearms or modern gun.
- During youth hunt, youths may take four deer, two antlered bucks and two antlerless.
Deer Notes:
- No antler restrictions.
- No dogs.
2024-25 Quail
Nov. 1, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2024-25 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2024-25 Squirrel
May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2024 Bear
Bear Archery: Sept. 18-Nov. 30.
Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 19-27.
Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 9-30.
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3.
Bear Notes:
- Statewide bag limit.
- No dogs.
- Seasons close earlier if zone quota is reached. Click here for details.
2025 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 21-May 11. One legal turkey.
Access
First road north 1.5 miles east of Morning Star.
Age
Maps of the area date back to May, 1967.
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.
- CWD regulations apply in Searcy county.
- All caves closed to public access.
Description
Area is moderately to steeply sloped with hardwood and pine. Area is near Buffalo River. Area has 5 parts in all, totaling 2,720 acres.
Hunting Opportunities
Turkey, deer, squirrel and furbearers.
Location
The WMA is in Searcy County, 10 miles northeast of Marshall.
Management Practices
Ownership
AGFC
Phone
833-340-7506
Purpose
Area is managed for deer and turkey.
Recreation Other Than Hunting
There are no designated campsites on this WMA. Camping is allowed in the parking areas. Due to the areas being small in size, there is no vehicle or ATV travel on the interior roads.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and motels are available in Marshall area.