Railroad Prairie Natural Area WMA
| Zone | County |
|---|---|
| 539 | Lonoke, Prairie |
- 2023-24 Closed Seasons
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- Alligator
- Bear
- Deer Modern Gun
- Deer Muzzleloader
- Turkey
- 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 Firearms: ClosedWMA 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.
- 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.
- 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
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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
- 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.