Prairie Bayou WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 535 | Lonoke |
- 2023-24 Closed Seasons
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- Alligator
- Bear
- Deer Muzzleloader
- 2023-24 Crow
- Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 19, 2024. Open Thursdays through Mondays only. No limit.
- 2023-24 Deer
- Deer Archery: Sept. 23, 2023-Feb. 29, 2024
Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 4-5, 2023 and Jan. 6-7, 2024WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
- Two bucks with archery,
- Three does with archery.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
Deer Notes:
- Three-point rule.
- No dogs.
- 2023-24 Quail
- Nov. 1, 2023-Feb. 5, 2024. Daily limit – 6, possession limit – 12.
- 2023-24 Rabbit
- Sept. 1, 2023-Feb. 29, 2024. Daily limit – 8, possession limit – 16.
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- 2024-25 Squirrel
- May 15, 2024-Feb. 28, 2025. Dogs allowed. Daily limit – 12, possession limit – 48.
- 2024 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 6-7, 2024. One legal turkey.
Firearms Hunt: April 15-23, 2024. One legal turkey.
- About the Name
- The name for the WMA is derived from the bayou that runs along the southwest side of the area.
- 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.
- Camping
- No camping is allowed on the WMA.
- Description
- Prairie Bayou WMA encompasses 453 acres in southeastern Lonoke County, south of Carlisle. The area was acquired through the Farmers Home Administration program in 1994. The WMA is part of the Grand Prairie Ecosystem.
- Hunting Opportunities
- Hunting opportunities exist for deer, turkey and small game.
- Management Practices
- Management practices include planting of native warm-season grasses, which provide habitat for rabbit and quail.
- Ownership
- AGFC
- Phone
- 833-345-0283
- Recreation Other Than Hunting
- A main recreation opportunity people pursue on this WMA is training dogs for rabbit hunting.
- Restaurants and Other Facilities
- Restaurants and other facilities can be found in Carlisle.