Casey Jones WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 125 | Ashley, Bradley, Drew |
Casey Jones WMA is a leased land WMA, meaning hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Casey Jones WMA leased lands permit (LCJ) along with a free annual General Use Permit (WMP). Permits are available online by clicking “Buy Licenses” at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
CWD Zone
Three-point rule
Leased Lane Permit Required
Acres: 48,878
2023-24 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- Alligator
2024-25 Crow
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
2024-25 Deer
Deer Archery: Sept. 7-9 (one buck); Sept. 28-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 19-27.
Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Five deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Five does with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to five does.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
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. No dogs allowed Nov. 9-17. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
2025 Turkey
Youth Hunt: April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 21-May 11. One legal turkey.
Access
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA tracts can be accessed via highways and county roads.
Age
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA was established in 1988.
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.
- Hunters, trappers and campers 16 years of age or older must purchase a Casey Jones WMA leased lands permit (LCJ).
- CWD regulations apply in Ashley County.
- Dogs may be used for coyote, fox and bobcat hunting except during firearms deer season.
Camping
Designated campsites are located in various areas of the WMA. No electricity or running water is provided.
Description
The various tracts provide a diversity of habitats, including upland pine, upland pine/ hardwood mix, upland hardwood, bottomland pine/ hardwood mix and bottomland hardwood.
Hunting Opportunities
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA offers excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting opportunities.
Management Practices
Most of the tracts are managed intensively for pine and/or hardwood sawtimber. Single tree selection is the predominant harvesting method. Prescribed fire is also used. These timber management practices produce excellent wildlife habitat for most game species.
Ownership
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA is owned by The Campbell Group and Plum Creek, Inc.
Phone
833-363-7638
Purpose
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA was established to provide hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities in south Arkansas.