Cedar Mountain WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Cedar Mountain WMA is 14,724 acres of public hunting land in Perry and Saline counties, AGFC's WMA zone 123. Hunters checked 50 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 17 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.
Cedar Mountain WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 14,724 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County, Saline County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 123 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 11, Zone 13 |
| Area rules | Three-point rule and Leased Land Permit Required |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 50 (17 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks, 30 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0871 |
| Nearest towns | Perryville (7 mi), Adona (9 mi) and Casa (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Cedar Mountain WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- 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. 6 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
- WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun combined.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 19-May 9. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Cedar Mountain WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Cedar Mountain WMA?
Hunters checked 50 deer on Cedar Mountain WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 49 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50 | 17 | 3 | 30 |
| 2023-24 | 49 | 17 | 2 | 30 |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 13 | 7 | 27 |
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 Cedar Mountain 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.
ATV and motorcycle use by permitted hunters allowed only on roads identified on U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map as being open for off highway vehicle use, available at www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita.
Dogs may be used for coyote, fox and bobcat hunting when the declared furbearer hunting season is open and firearms deer season is closed.
Camping limited to 14 consecutive days or fewer (unlawful to camp for more than 30 days during one calendar year).
Camps may not remain unoccupied for more than 48 hours.
Creating a disturbance after 10 p.m. not allowed.
Ownership
Green Bay Packaging
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Cedar Mountain WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 12,437 | 2,484 | 40th |
| Saline County | 2,067 | 4,566 | 4th |
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 Cedar Mountain WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 9, AR 7, AR 10 and AR 60. Nearest towns: Perryville (7 miles), Adona (9 miles), Casa (9 miles) and Perry (10 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Winona WMA (next to it), Harris Brake WMA (5.5 miles), Nimrod Lloyd Millwood WMA (5.8 miles) and Maumelle River WMA (7.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Cedar Mountain WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Cedar Mountain 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. 6 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 Cedar Mountain WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun combined and during youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Cedar Mountain WMA last season?
Hunters checked 50 deer on Cedar Mountain WMA in the 2024-25 season: 17 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 30 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 49.
What county is Cedar Mountain WMA in?
Perry County (12,437 acres) and Saline County (2,067 acres), measured on AGFC's boundary.
Do you need a permit to hunt Cedar Mountain WMA?
Yes. AGFC lists Cedar Mountain WMA as leased land: hunters, trappers and campers 16 or older need a Leased Lands permit.
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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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