Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 231 | Cleburne, Independence |
CWD Zone
Acres: 2,732
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
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.
Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth hunts, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
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
2026 Bear
Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-21 (deer permit holders only).
Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-18 (deer permit holders only).
Bear Youth Modern Gun Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
Bear Notes: Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
2027 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 19-May 9. One legal turkey.
About the Name
The area is named for Foushee Cave, one of the most biologically significant caves in Arkansas.
Age
This area was established in 2012.
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.
Location
From the community of Locust Grove, travel southwest on State Highway 14/25 for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto State Highway 14 and travel 2.8 miles. The natural area is on the south side of the road.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-356-0879