Railroad Prairie Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 539 | Lonoke, Prairie |
Flood Prone Region
Three-point rule
Acres: 250
2025-26 Closed Seasons
- Deer firearms
- Bear
- Alligator
- Turkey
2026-27 Crow
Sept. 3, 2026-Feb. 21, 2027. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2026-27 Deer
Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery.
2026-27 Quail
Nov. 1, 2026-Feb. 7, 2027. Daily limit – 6
2026-27 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027. Daily limit – 8
2026-27 Squirrel
May 15, 2026-Feb. 28, 2027. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12
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
- Free georeferenced maps are available for this WMA and others at https://apps.agfc.com/maps/. These maps are frequently updated and include features such as parking, types of road and land boundaries.
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.