Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA is 4,501 acres of public hunting land in Poinsett County, AGFC's WMA zone 210. Hunters checked 4 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 3 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.
Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,501 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Poinsett County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 210 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 4 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired AccessFlood Prone Region Three-point rule, Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 4 (3 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 1 doe) |
| Phone | 833-200-5199 |
| Nearest towns | Waldenburg (2 mi), Weiner (2 mi) and Fisher (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Deer firearms (youth hunt available)
- Bear
- Alligator
- Turkey
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 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 (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- During the youth modern gun hunts, youth may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 5 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 2 | 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 Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA?
Location
Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA is composed of 4,501 acres in western Poinsett County. The area lies along the Bayou DeView River from Arkansas Highway 14 to just north of Arkansas Highway 214.
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.
Lake Hogue is closed to all hunting except early teal season (Sept. 19-27).
Camping
Primitive camping areas are provided on each of the management area’s three tracts. Except for graveled parking areas, there are no other improvements to camping facilities.
Description
The area comprises three tracts of land, namely, the Thompson, Oliver and Martin tracts. The Oliver tract is the southernmost tract and is bounded on the south by Ark. Hwy. 14 and on the north by a county road west of Weiner. The Thompson tract is immediately north of the Oliver tract, bounded on the north by Ark. Hwy. 214. The Martin tract is the northernmost of the three tracts and lies about 1/2 mile north of the Thompson tract and extends to a county road that ends on the eastern border.
Ownership
AGFC
Age
Acquisition of the area began in 1958 and continued through 1967.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County | 4,539 | 490 | 73rd |
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 Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 49, AR 14, AR 18 and AR 214. Nearest towns: Waldenburg (2 miles), Weiner (2 miles), Fisher (5 miles) and Grubbs (7 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Brushy Creek WMA (9.6 miles), Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA (18.5 miles) and Frierson WMA (23 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery and during the youth modern gun hunts, youth 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 Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA last season?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA in the 2024-25 season: 3 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 1 doe, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 5.
What county is Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA in?
All of it is in Poinsett 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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