Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA is 7,020 acres of public hunting land in Union and Ashley counties, AGFC's WMA zone 025. Hunters checked 98 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 56 antlered bucks among them (AGFC's deer check records). AGFC's 2026-27 dates for the area: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and area rules: AGFC's page for the area. Harvest: AGFC's deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,020 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County, Ashley County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 025 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone, Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions, Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users, Factory Exhaust Only, Shell Limit (25 shells max per hunter) and Waterfowl Hunting Ends at Noon |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 98 (56 antlered bucks, 12 button bucks, 30 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0860 |
| Nearest towns | Huttig (next to it), Felsenthal (next to it) and Crossett (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Bear Regular Firearms
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions apply), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 12-14, April 17-19, April 24-26 and April 30-May 2. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA?
Hunters checked 98 deer on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 85 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 98 | 56 | 12 | 30 |
| 2023-24 | 84 | 43 | 10 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 43 | 2 | 29 |
Source: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25, counted by FilledTag from the records AGFC files under this WMA.
What should you know before hunting Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA?
Location
The area is 15 miles west of Crossett between Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas and Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.
Area Notes
Free georeferenced maps are available for this WMA and others at https://apps.agfc.com/maps/. These maps are frequently updated and include features such as parking, types of road and land boundaries.
CWD carcass movement restrictions apply.
Only non-toxic shot may be possessed and used while hunting small game with shotguns.
The Clear Lake access road is subject to flooding and closures. Accessibility information available at 833-345-0398.
Camping
Currently, two designated primitive campsites exist along the access road on the west side of the river.
Description
The Beryl Anthony WMA comprises seasonally flooded bottomland hardwoods. A few pine ridges and prairie remnants also occur on the area.
Ownership
This 10,986-acre area is owned by the AGFC. It includes Coffee Prairie Natural Area, which belongs to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.
Age
The AGFC purchased the land in 1987.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 8,834 | 6,937 | 1st |
| Ashley County | 1,934 | 3,899 | 17th |
Acres measured by FilledTag on AGFC WMA boundaries and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. County harvest: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25.
How do you get to Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 82, AR 129 and AR 169. Nearest towns: Huttig (next to it), Felsenthal (next to it), Crossett (7 miles) and Strong (8 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Casey Jones WMA (2.8 miles), Crossett Experimental Forest WMA (6.8 miles), Longview Saline Natural Area WMA (14.8 miles) and Moro Big Pine Natural Area WMA (15.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms, Oct. 17-25. Deer Modern Gun, Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions apply), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun and three antlerless with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA last season?
Hunters checked 98 deer on Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in the 2024-25 season: 56 antlered bucks, 12 button bucks and 30 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 85.
What county is Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in?
Union County (8,834 acres) and Ashley County (1,934 acres), measured on AGFC's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons, limits, size and area notes: AGFC's page for each WMA (AGFC Wildlife Management Areas).
- Deer harvest on the area and by county: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25.
- Boundary: AGFC WMA boundaries. Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. Refuges: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Numbers are copied from AGFC or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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