Prairie Bayou WMA
Zone: 535
County: Lonoke
- 2021-22 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear
- Deer Muzzleloader
- 2021-22 Crow
Sept. 2, 2021-Feb. 20, 2022. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
- 2021-22 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 25, 2021-Feb. 28, 2022
Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 6-7, 2021 and Jan. 1-2, 2022WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery,
- Three does with archery.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
- 2021-22 Quail
Nov. 1, 2021-Feb. 6, 2022. Daily limit - 6. Bird dogs allowed.
- 2021-22 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2021-Feb. 28, 2022. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 32. Dogs allowed.
- 2021-22 Squirrel
May 15, 2021-Feb. 28, 2022. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.
- 2021 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 10-11, 2021. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 19-27, 2021. One legal turkey, no jakes. (Youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal limit).
- About the Name
The name for the WMA is derived from the bayou that runs along the southwest side of the area.
- 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 is allowed on the WMA.
- Description
Prairie Bayou WMA encompasses 453 acres in southeastern Lonoke County, south of Carlisle. The area was acquired through the Farmers Home Administration program in 1994. The WMA is part of the Grand Prairie Ecosystem.
- Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, turkey and small game.
- Management Practices
Management practices include planting of native warm-season grasses, which provide habitat for rabbit and quail.
- Ownership
AGFC
- Phone
877-734-4581
- Recreation Other Than Hunting
A main recreation opportunity people pursue on this WMA is training dogs for rabbit hunting.
- Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and other facilities can be found in Carlisle.