Holland Bottoms WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 340 | Lonoke, Pulaski |
Mobility-Impaired Access
Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions
Three-point rule
Special Firearms Restrictions (for private land deer zones 4 and 5)
Waterfowl Hunting Ends at Noon
Acres: 6,190
2024-25 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear
- Deer Regular Modern Gun
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 only); Sept. 28-Feb. 28.
Deer Alternative Firearms (permit hunts): Oct. 19-21 and Nov. 22-24.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5.
WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery,
- Two does with archery,
- One buck or doe with alternative firearms 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.
2024-25 Rabbit
Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
2024-25 Squirrel
May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. 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:
- Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne is closed to waterfowl hunting.
- The Willow Oak Forest Preserve Natural Area is open to waterfowl hunting.
- No airboats during duck season (excluding Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne).
2025 Turkey
Youth Hunt (permit required): April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 21-23 and April 26-28. One legal turkey.
Turkey Notes:
- A WMA Turkey Hunt Permit is required to hunt turkeys on this WMA. Click here for details.
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.
- This area follows special firearms restrictions for private land deer zones 4 and 5: Only shotguns (.410 and larger) with slugs (no buckshot allowed) or muzzleloading rifles shooting a single projectile are allowed for use during modern gun special youth hunt.
- The Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through the area is considered part of the WMA for season and regulations purposes.
- Lake Pickthorne WRA closes to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
- For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook.
Camping
Camping is available in three designated camp sites.
Description
Bumping up against Jacksonville’s city limits, Holland Bottoms WIldlife Management Area’s 6,190 acres are a few minutes’ drive from more than a quarter million people in the Little Rock area.
Hunting Opportunities
Hunting opportunities exist for deer, small game and waterfowl.
Management Practices
Management practices include: prescribed fires, timber harvest and water level control.
Ownership
AGFC/Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Phone
833-345-0283
Recreation Other Than Hunting
Public fishing is available at Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne on the west side of the WMA.The lake is popular for bass, crappie and bream.
Restaurants and Other Facilities
Numerous services can be found in the cities of Cabot and Jacksonville