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Overview

Camp Robinson WMA

Zone County
110 Faulkner, Pulaski

Three-point rule

Shell Limit (25 shells max per hunter)

Factory Exhaust Only

Waterfowl Hunting Ends at Noon


Acres: 9,319

2024-25 Closed Seasons

  • Bear Alternative Firearms
  • Bear Modern Gun
  • Alligator
  • Trapping

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. 23-24.
Deer Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 28-Dec. 1 (This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes).
Deer Modern Gun Youth hunt: Oct. 5-6 (This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes).

WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than one buck, which may include:

  • One buck with archery, alternative firearms permit or modern gun permit,
  • Four does with archery,
  • One doe with alternative firearms permit.
  • One doe with modern gun permit.
  • During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.

Deer Notes:

  • Three-point rule.
  • No dogs.

2024-25 Quail

Nov. 1, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.

2024-24 Rabbit

Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.

2024-25 Squirrel

Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.

2024-25 Fox, Bobcat and Coyote

May be taken during daylight hours.

2024-25 Waterfowl

Waterfowl Notes:

  • No boats allowed Nov. 16-22, Dec. 3-9 and Dec. 24-26.
  • Waterfowl hunting allowed only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and all day Jan. 31.
  • Closed to all access (except in designated campsites, parking areas and boat launch ramps) from 2-4 a.m., Nov. 23-Dec. 2, Dec. 10-23 and Dec. 27-Jan. 31 and Feb. 8-9.
  • No boats allowed from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m., Nov. 23-Jan. 31.
    Exception – Boats allowed from 1-6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 8-9.
  • No boats allowed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Nov. 23-Jan. 29.
  • Hunters gaining access to Grassy Lake from Bell Slough are not required to have a sportsman’s pass from the military base; however, they must stay in or on the water.
  • All hunters should contact the Visitor Center at the front gate for current access procedures. Call 501- 212-4090 or visit arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Home/Camp-Robinson-Maneuver-Training-Center/ for additional information. Vehicular access is limited to designated improved surface roads. For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, visit www.agfc.com/wma/camp-robinson-wma/. Military Department activities take precedence over recreational activities and may cause changes to access requirements, dates and available training areas without notice.

2024 Bear

Bear Archery: Sept. 18-Nov. 30.

Bear Notes:

2024 Turkey

Includes Bell Slough WMA
Firearms Hunt (permit required):
April 21-23, April 28-30 and May 5-7. One legal turkey.

Turkey Notes: 

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.
  • Military Department activities take precedence over recreational activities and may cause changes to access requirements, dates and available training areas without notice.
  • Weapons restricted to archery, shotgun and alternative firearms only.
  • Contact Visitor Center at front gate for access. Hunters must have Recreational Pass from the Department of the Army at Robinson Maneuver Training Center befor entry. Call 501212-4090 or visit https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Home/ Camp-Robinson-Maneuver-Training-Center/.
  • Vehicals limited to designated improved surface roads.
  • For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook or visit www.agfc.com/camprobinsonwma.

Ownership

9,319 acres owned by the National Guard

Phone

833-356-0879

Policy No. 20220801, Recreational Use Policy

a.  In accordance with Command Policy No. 2021-12, Possession of Privately Owned Firearms on NGAR Property-Facilities and Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training Center and Command Policy No. 2022-10-01 Civilian Access Requirements, all civilian personnel accessing RMTC for recreational use will be required to apply for a Recreational Pass effective immediately. Background checks through ACIC will be conducted on ALL civilian personnel applying for a Recreational Pass regardless of status. Recreational Passes are valid for up to one year.

b.  Recreational Passes will not be issued because of the following:
(1) Possession of an active warrant.
(2) Possession of an un-expunged or unpardoned felony conviction ever.
(3) Registered sex offender in any state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory.
(4) Conviction of a misdemeanor or a felony crime of domestic violence.

c. A valid ID, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required for a Recreational Pass. Random additional inspections may be imposed at any time.

d. Personnel can apply for and receive Recreational Passes Monday through Friday at the RMTC Visitors Center.

e. The Recreational Pass and a Hold Harmless Release is required for all hunting, fishing, biking, or other recreational activities.