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.
- Acres: 48,878
- 2023-24 Closed Seasons
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- Alligator
- Bear
- 2024-25 Crow
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Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
- 2024-25 Deer
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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. 4-5, 2023 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
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Nov. 1, 2024-Feb. 2, 2025. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
- 2024-25 Rabbit
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Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
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- 2024-25 Squirrel
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May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. No dogs allowed Nov. 9-17. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
- 2025 Turkey
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Youth Hunt: April 12-13. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 21-May 11. One legal turkey.
- Access
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The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA tracts can be accessed via highways and county roads.
- Age
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The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA was established in 1988.
- Area Notes
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- 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
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Designated campsites are located in various areas of the WMA. No electricity or running water is provided.
- Description
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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
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The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA offers excellent deer, turkey and small game hunting opportunities.
- Management Practices
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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
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The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA is owned by The Campbell Group and Plum Creek, Inc.
- Phone
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833-363-7638
- Purpose
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The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA was established to provide hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities in south Arkansas.