Buck Island WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 078 | Phillips |
- Acres: 1,510
- 2024-25 Closed Seasons
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- Alligator
- Bear
- Furbearer Trapping
- 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.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5.WMA Deer Bag Limit: Five deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:- Two bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Five does with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to five does.
Deer Notes:
- 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam 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.
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- 2024-25 Squirrel
- May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
- 2025 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 21-May 11. One legal turkey.
- Area Notes
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- 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.
- Check antler restrictions for important additional information.
- No vehicular or foot access.
- Boating access only.
- WMA is subject to flooding when the Mississippi River reaches 36 feet at the Helena gauge.
- Description
- 1,510 acres
- Ownership
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Phone
- 833-345-0283