Cut-Off Creek WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Cut-Off Creek WMA is 8,725 acres of public hunting land in Drew County, AGFC's WMA zone 138. Hunters checked 15 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 10 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.
Cut-Off Creek WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 8,725 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Drew County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 138 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, 15-Inch Inside Spread or 18-Inch Main Beam Rule, 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), Waterfowl Hunting Ends at Noon and Water Trail (paddling allowed) |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 15 (10 antlered bucks, 1 button buck, 4 does) |
| Phone | 833-363-7638 |
| Nearest towns | Dermott (5 mi), Montrose (7 mi) and Portland (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Cut-Off Creek 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 (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
- Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
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 (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, Cut-Off Creek WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Cut-Off Creek WMA?
Hunters checked 15 deer on Cut-Off Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 11 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
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 Cut-Off Creek 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.
The Pigeon Creek Waterfowl Rest Area closes to access from Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Ownership
AGFC/Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Cut-Off Creek WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew County | 8,779 | 4,496 | 5th |
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 Cut-Off Creek WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 165, AR 35, AR 144 and AR 208. Nearest towns: Dermott (5 miles), Montrose (7 miles), Portland (11 miles) and McGehee (12 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Casey Jones WMA (next to it), Little Bayou WMA (2.3 miles), Seven Devils WMA (3.9 miles) and Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA East Unit (16.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Cut-Off Creek WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Cut-Off Creek WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required), Oct. 17-21. Deer Modern Gun (permit required), Nov. 14-18. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Cut-Off Creek WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit and during youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Cut-Off Creek WMA last season?
Hunters checked 15 deer on Cut-Off Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season: 10 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 4 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 11.
What county is Cut-Off Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Drew County, by 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.