De Queen Lake WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
De Queen Lake WMA is 8,792 acres of public hunting land in Sevier County, AGFC's WMA zone 176. Hunters checked 17 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 6 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.
De Queen Lake WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 8,792 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Sevier County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 176 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 13 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 17 (6 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 11 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Gillham (3 mi), De Queen (4 mi) and Grannis (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on De Queen Lake 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 (firearms units only): Oct. 17-25.
- Deer Modern Gun (firearms units only): Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts (firearms units only): Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- Two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery (all open units): Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms (firearms units only): Oct. 17-25.
- Bear Modern Gun (firearms units only): Nov. 14-30.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt (firearms units only): 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, De Queen Lake WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on De Queen Lake WMA?
Hunters checked 17 deer on De Queen Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 22 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023-24 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
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 De Queen Lake 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.
Firearms not allowed south of Bellah Mine Road (excluding property contained within the boundaries of the Dike C Firearms Unit and Jordan Tract Firearm Unit).
COE Recreational Areas closed to hunting.
Description
DeQueen Lake WMA is 8,792 acres.
Ownership
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is De Queen Lake WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 7,432 | 2,478 | 41st |
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 De Queen Lake WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 71, US 70, AR 41 and US 59. Nearest towns: Gillham (3 miles), De Queen (4 miles), Grannis (7 miles) and Wickes (10 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Howard County WMA (8 miles), Provo WMA (10 miles), Caney Creek WMA (19.2 miles) and Gum Flats WMA (23.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on De Queen Lake WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for De Queen Lake WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms (firearms units only), Oct. 17-25. Deer Modern Gun (firearms units only), Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts (firearms units only), Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on De Queen Lake WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun, three antlerless deer with archery and two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on De Queen Lake WMA last season?
Hunters checked 17 deer on De Queen Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season: 6 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 11 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 22.
What county is De Queen Lake WMA in?
All of it is in Sevier 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.
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