Camp Robinson WMA
Zone | County |
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110 | Faulkner, Pulaski |
Three-point rule
Acres: 9,319
2024-25 Closed Seasons
- Bear Alternative Firearms
- Bear Modern Gun
- Alligator
- Trapping
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.
Deer Alternative Firearms (permit hunt): Nov. 23-24.
Deer Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 28-Dec. 1 (This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes).
Deer Modern Gun Youth hunt: Oct. 5-6 (This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes).
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than one buck, which may include:
- One buck with archery, alternative firearms permit or modern gun permit,
- Four does with archery,
- One doe with alternative firearms permit.
- One doe with modern gun permit.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
2024-25 Quail
Nov. 1, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2024-24 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2024-25 Squirrel
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2024-25 Fox, Bobcat and Coyote
May be taken during daylight hours.
2023-24 Waterfowl
- 2023-24 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook
- 2023-24 Statewide Waterfowl Season Dates and Bag Limits
- General WMA Regulations
Waterfowl Notes:
- No boats allowed Nov. 11-17, Nov. 27-Dec. 8 and Dec. 24-26.
- Closed to all access (except in designated campsites, parking areas and boat launch ramps) from 2 a.m. to
4 a.m., Nov. 18-Jan. 31 and Feb. 3. - Spinning-wing and mechanically operated decoys not allowed. See Page 43.
- Waterfowl hunters may not possess shot shells containing shot larger than No. 2 and may possess no more than 15 shells unless hunters are in camping, parking or boat launching areas or during Special Youth Waterfowl Hunts (Dec. 2, Feb. 3) and Special Military Hunt (Feb. 3).
- No boats allowed from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m., Nov. 18-Jan. 31.
Exception – Boats allowed from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 and Jan. 31. - Motors with factory exhaust systems only during waterfowl season.
- Hunters gaining access to Grassy Lake from Bell Slough are not required to have a sportsman’s pass from the military base; however, they must stay in or on the water.
- A General Use Permit (WMP) is required. All hunters should contact the Visitor Center at the front gate for current access procedures. Call 501-212-4090 or visit https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Home/Camp-Robinson-Maneuver-Training-Center/ for additional information. Vehicular access is limited to designated improved surface roads. For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook or visit agfc.com/camprobinsonwma. Military Department activities take precedence over recreational activities and may cause changes to access requirements, dates and available training areas without notice.
2024 Bear
Bear Archery: Sept. 18-Nov. 30.
Bear Notes:
- Statewide bag limit.
- No dogs.
- Season closes earlier if zone quota is reached. Click here for details.
2024 Turkey
Includes Bell Slough WMA
Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 21-23, April 28-30 and May 5-7. One legal turkey.
Turkey Notes:
- A WMA Turkey Hunt Permit is required to hunt turkeys on this WMA. Click here for details.
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.
- Military Department activities take precedence over recreational activities and may cause changes to access requirements, dates and available training areas without notice.
- Weapons restricted to archery, shotgun and alternative firearms only.
- Contact Visitor Center at front gate for access. Hunters must have Recreational Pass from the Department of the Army at Robinson Maneuver Training Center befor entry. Call 501212-4090 or visit https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Home/ Camp-Robinson-Maneuver-Training-Center/.
- Vehicals limited to designated improved surface roads.
- For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook or visit www.agfc.com/camprobinsonwma.
Ownership
9,319 acres owned by the National Guard
Phone
833-356-0879
Policy No. 20220801, Recreational Use Policy
a. In accordance with Command Policy No. 2021-12, Possession of Privately Owned Firearms on NGAR Property-Facilities and Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center and Command Policy No. 2022-10-01 Civilian Access Requirements, all civilian personnel accessing RMTC for recreational use will be required to apply for a Recreational Pass effective immediately. Background checks through ACIC will be conducted on ALL civilian personnel applying for a Recreational Pass regardless of status. Recreational Passes are valid for up to one year.
b. Recreational Passes will not be issued because of the following:
(1) Possession of an active warrant.
(2) Possession of an un-expunged or unpardoned felony conviction ever.
(3) Registered sex offender in any state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory.
(4) Conviction of a misdemeanor or a felony crime of domestic violence.
c. A valid ID, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required for a Recreational Pass. Random additional inspections may be imposed at any time.
d. Personnel can apply for and receive Recreational Passes Monday through Friday at the RMTC Visitors Center.
e. The Recreational Pass and a Hold Harmless Release is required for all hunting, fishing, biking, or other recreational activities.