Lee County WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 412 | Lee, St. Francis |
Three-point rule
Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users
Acres: 221
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: Oct. 17-25.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-Dec. 13 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- Two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
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
2027 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 19-27. One legal turkey.
About the Name
Lee County WMA is named after the county it is in.
Access
The management can be accessed by Highway 131 turning North from Haynes. A county road off 131 can access the south end of the WMA.
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1970.
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.
Camping
No camping allowed.
Description
The management is comprised of old agricultural fields, which have been reforested providing a home for an abundance of wildlife including small game and an assortment of birds.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, turkey and small game.
Location
Lee County is located South of Haynes, Arkansas near Crowley’s Ridge.
Management Practices
Reforestation of old agriculture fields provides abundant habitat for wildlife.
Ownership
The small FMHA tract was deeded to the AGFC in 1991.
Phone
833-345-0283
Purpose
It was acquired to provide additional public use opportunities.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Haynes Arkansas provides the nearest opportunities for dining. A small store provides barbecues and sandwiches for the hungry visitor. A parking area is provided where 131 and the WMA converge
Safety
Lee County has a good population of rattlesnakes. When visiting, be cautious and observant.