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Overview

Railroad Prairie Natural Area WMA

Zone County
539 Lonoke, Prairie

Flood Prone Region

Three-point rule


Acres: 250

2024-25 Closed Seasons

  • Deer Alternative Firearms
  • Deer Modern Gun
  • Bear
  • Alligator
  • Turkey

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.

WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:

  • Two bucks with archery,
  • Three does with archery.

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.

About the Name

Railroad Prairie Natural Area occupies portions of the abandoned right-of-way of the former Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific railroads along U.S. Highway 70 between Carlisle and DeValls Bluff.

Area Notes

Camping

Camping is not allowed.

Description

Its long, linear shape encompasses a variety of habitats and communities including prairie, herbaceous wetlands and forests. A large portion of Railroad Prairie consists of tallgrass prairie, a habitat that was once much more common across the Grand Prairie of eastern Arkansas.

Hunting Opportunities

Hunting opportunities exist for deer, small game and quail.

Ownership

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission

Phone

833-345-0283

Recreation Other Than Hunting

Bird watching is a popular recreational activity on this WMA

Restaurants and Other Facilities

Restaurants and other facilities can be found in the cities of Carlisle and DeValls Bluff.

Safety

This area is adjacent to U.S. Highway 70, visitors should be aware of traffic.