Casey Jones WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Casey Jones WMA is 47,035 acres of public hunting land in Ashley, Drew and Bradley counties, AGFC's WMA zone 125. Hunters checked 238 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 81 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.
Casey Jones WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 47,035 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashley County, Drew County, Bradley County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 125 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone, Three-point rule and Leased Lane Permit Required |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 238 (81 antlered bucks, 20 button bucks, 137 does) |
| Phone | 833-363-7638 |
| Nearest towns | Crossett (next to it), Fountain Hill (2 mi) and Wilmot (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Casey Jones WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear Firearms
- Alligator
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. No antler restrictions apply.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Dec. 19-25. Season closes earlier when Bear Zone 4 quota is reached.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 12-May 2. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Casey Jones WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Casey Jones WMA?
Hunters checked 238 deer on Casey Jones WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 230 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 238 | 81 | 20 | 137 |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 71 | 14 | 132 |
| 2022-23 | 234 | 76 | 26 | 132 |
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 Casey Jones WMA?
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.
Dogs may be used for coyote, fox and bobcat hunting except during firearms deer season.
Camping
Designated campsites are located in various areas of the WMA. No electricity or running water is provided.
Description
The various tracts provide a diversity of habitats, including upland pine, upland pine/ hardwood mix, upland hardwood, bottomland pine/ hardwood mix and bottomland hardwood.
Ownership
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA is owned by The Campbell Group and Plum Creek, Inc.
Age
The Casey Jones Leased Lands WMA was established in 1988.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Casey Jones WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley County | 25,742 | 3,899 | 17th |
| Drew County | 22,359 | 4,496 | 5th |
| Bradley County | 72 | 4,784 | 3rd |
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 Casey Jones WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 133, AR 160 and AR 8. Nearest towns: Crossett (next to it), Fountain Hill (2 miles), Wilmot (6 miles) and Parkdale (6 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Crossett Experimental Forest WMA (next to it), Cut-Off Creek WMA (next to it), Longview Saline Natural Area WMA (next to it) and Seven Devils WMA (next to it).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Casey Jones WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Casey Jones 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. No antler restrictions apply.
How many deer can you take on Casey Jones WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun and three antlerless deer with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Casey Jones WMA last season?
Hunters checked 238 deer on Casey Jones WMA in the 2024-25 season: 81 antlered bucks, 20 button bucks and 137 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 230.
What county is Casey Jones WMA in?
Ashley County (25,742 acres), Drew County (22,359 acres) and Bradley County (72 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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