Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA is 3,872 acres of public hunting land in Benton and Carroll counties, AGFC's WMA zone 179. Hunters checked 9 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.
Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 3,872 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County, Carroll County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 179 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 1 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 9 (6 antlered bucks, 1 button buck, 2 does) |
| Phone | 833-340-7506 |
| Nearest towns | Gateway (next to it), Garfield (2 mi) and Beaver (4 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area 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.
- 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: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
- Bear Notes: Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms (permit required): April 19-21 and April 24-26. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA?
Hunters checked 9 deer on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 6 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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 Devils Eyebrow Natural Area 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 restricted to shotguns and alternative firearms for deer and bear modern gun hunts.
Camping
No camping allowed.
Ownership
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) share undivided fee title and co-manage this natural area.
Age
Added in 2012
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 3,091 | 3,480 | 22nd |
| Carroll County | 821 | 1,115 | 68th |
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 Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 62. Nearest towns: Gateway (next to it), Garfield (2 miles), Beaver (4 miles) and Holiday Island (5 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA (next to it), Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA (8.6 miles), McIlroy Madison County WMA (14.4 miles) and Wedington WMA (27.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Devils Eyebrow Natural Area 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.
How many deer can you take on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area 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 Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA last season?
Hunters checked 9 deer on Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA in the 2024-25 season: 6 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 2 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 6.
What county is Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA in?
Benton County (3,091 acres) and Carroll County (821 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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