DeGray Lake WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 173 | Clark, Hot Spring |
Three-point rule
Dogs Allowed (during a specific portion of deer season)
Acres: 14,000
2025-26 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2025-26 Crow
Sept. 1, 2025-Feb. 21, 2026. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2025-26 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 28 (no dogs).
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26 and Dec. 29-31.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 8-Dec. 14 (dogs allowed) and Dec. 26-28 (no dogs).
Deer Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): As set by the Corps of Engineers (no dogs).
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 1-2 and Jan. 3-4 (no dogs).
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Four does with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
- During special youth hunt, youths may take four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does.
- During youth permit hunt, youths may take four deer, two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to four does with permit.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- For Youth Permit Hunt application contact the Corps of Engineers, 870-246-5501.
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.
2024-25 Waterfowl
- 2024-25 Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook
- 2024-25 Statewide Waterfowl Season Dates and Bag Limits
- General WMA Regulations
Waterfowl Notes:
- A mobility-impaired waterfowl hunt will be held and administered by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel on the Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area. A free permit is required. During this hunt, access on the Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area is limited to mobility-impaired permit holders. The hunt is Jan. 4-5. Call 870-246-5501 for permit details and application.
- Within the boundaries of the Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area, all killing devices are prohibited except by permitted participants of special hunts
and archery equipment used for bow fishing. - Waterfowl hunting is allowed 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset during the waterfowl season.
- No hunting within designated recreation areas.
2025 Bear
Bear Archery: Sept. 17-Nov. 30.
Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 18-26.
Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 8-30.
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 1-2.
Bear Notes:
- Statewide bag limit.
- No dogs.
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.
- For Youth Permit Hunt application contact the Corps of Engineers, 870-246-5501.
- All killing devices prohibited in Lower DeGray Lake WRA except for youth permit hunters; contact the Corps of Engineers, 870-246-5501.
- Archery equipment legal for bowfishing.
- During permit hunt, WMA remains open to nonpermitted seasons and public access.
Ownership
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone
833-372-2434