Railroad Prairie Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 539 | Lonoke, Prairie |
Flood Prone Region
Three-point rule
Acres: 250
2024-25 Closed Seasons
- Deer Alternative Firearms
- Deer Modern Gun
- Bear
- Alligator
- Turkey
2024-25 Crow
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2024-25 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 28-Feb. 28.
WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery,
- Three does with archery.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- 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.
About the Name
Railroad Prairie Natural Area occupies portions of the abandoned right-of-way of the former Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific railroads along U.S. Highway 70 between Carlisle and DeValls Bluff.
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.
Camping
Camping is not allowed.
Description
Its long, linear shape encompasses a variety of habitats and communities including prairie, herbaceous wetlands and forests. A large portion of Railroad Prairie consists of tallgrass prairie, a habitat that was once much more common across the Grand Prairie of eastern Arkansas.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, small game and quail.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-345-0283
Recreation Other Than Hunting
Bird watching is a popular recreational activity on this WMA
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Restaurants and other facilities can be found in the cities of Carlisle and DeValls Bluff.
Safety
This area is adjacent to U.S. Highway 70, visitors should be aware of traffic.