Crossett Experimental Forest WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 136 | Ashley |
CWD Zone
Three-point rule
Acres: 1,675
2025-26 Closed Seasons
- Deer Modern Gun
- Bear
- Alligator
- Fox Hunting
- Coyote Hunting
- Bobcat Hunting
2025-26 Crow
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 21, 2026. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2025-26 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 6-8 (antlered bucks only)l Sept. 27-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26 and Dec. 29-31.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Five deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery or alternative firearms,
- Five does with archery and alternative firearms combined.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
2025-26 Quail
Nov. 1, 2025-Feb. 1, 2026. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
2025-26 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2025-26 Squirrel
May 15, 2025-Feb. 28, 2026. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2026 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 11-12. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 13-May 3. One legal turkey.
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.
- CWD regulations apply in Ashley County.
- Free permit is required to hunt on the area and is available after Aug. 1 from the headquarters of Crossett Experimental Forest. Refer to USDA Forest Service website for more information.
Ownership
USDA Forest Service
Phone
833-363-0879