Fort Chaffee WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 230 | Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Sebastian |
- Acres: 66,000
- 2024-25 Access Permit Changes
- All approved recreational activities (hunting, fishing, etc.) are governed through https://fortchaffee.recaccess.com. Before accessing Fort Chaffee WMA, you must possess a valid Fort Chaffee RecAccess permit and utilize the website to check in and out of your desired destination.The list of Open Compartments and all other information related to the Fort Chaffee Outdoor Recreation Program can be found on the website. For more information, call 479-484-2226.
- FCJMTC’s modern gun and alternative firearms special hunt permit holders are required to have a current (not expired) FCJMTC permit in order to participate.
- Gates 16 and 22 open at 4:30 a.m. for the special hunts.
- Public use compartments may be closed at any time due to military training.
- 2024-25 Closed Seasons
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- Alligator
- Bear
- 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. 17.
Deer Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 16. - WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Four antlerless with archery,
- One antlered buck or antlerless during alternative firearms permit hunt,
- One antlered buck or antlerless during modern gun permit hunt.
Deer Notes:
- No antler restriction.
- No dogs.
- 2024-25 Dove
- Sept. 7-Oct. 27, 2024 and Dec. 8, 2024-Jan. 15, 2025Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Daily Limit – 15, possession Limit – 45Eurasian Collared-Dove
No daily or possession limit
Eurasian Collared Doves must remain fully feathered in the field and while being transported from the field.Dove Notes:
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission prepares a few fields each year for the opening weekend of dove season so the public has a place to enjoy this exciting form of wingshooting.
Dove fields on WMAs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. WMA acreage put into dove fields is relatively small because most hunters only pursue doves the first few days of the season. However, after opening weekend of dove season, many wildlife species feed in the fields, particularly those that were topsown with winter wheat.
- 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.
- 2023-24 Waterfowl
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- 2023-24 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook
- 2023-24 Statewide Waterfowl Season Dates and Bag Limits
- General WMA Regulations
Waterfowl Notes:
- Waterfowl hunting is allowed 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset during the waterfowl season.
- 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.
- CWD regulations apply.
- Public use compartments may be closed at any time due to military training.
- All forms and permits of the Outdoor Recreation Program are online.
- The Open Compartment Schedule is available online. Users required to check-in/out. Call the Environmental Branch of the training center, 479-484-2226 or 479-484-2777, for details.
- Modern gun and alternative firearms special hunt permit holders are required to have a valid FCJMTC permit.
- Gates 16 and 22 open at 4:30 a.m. for the special hunts.
- Ownership
- U.S. Army
- Phone
- 833-356-0871