Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA is 8,854 acres of public hunting land in Conway and Pope counties, AGFC's WMA zone 213. Hunters checked 119 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 12 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.
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| Size | 8,854 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Conway County, Pope County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 213 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 8 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, CWD Zone, 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 | 119 (12 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks, 100 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0879 |
| Nearest towns | Morrilton (3 mi), Atkins (5 mi) and Plumerville (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Ed Gordon Point Remove 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 (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
- Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
- 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,
- 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 antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-21 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-18.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8
- Bear Notes:
- Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 19-21, April 24-26, May 1-3 and May 7-9. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA?
Hunters checked 119 deer on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 127 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 119 | 12 | 7 | 100 |
| 2023-24 | 123 | 11 | 5 | 107 |
| 2022-23 | 139 | 14 | 1 | 124 |
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 Ed Gordon Point Remove 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.
Steve Frick Waterfowl Rest Area is closed to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15 (except deer permit holders).
Ownership
AGFC/Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway County | 8,676 | 2,547 | 38th |
| Pope County | 204 | 4,046 | 10th |
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 Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-40, US 64, AR 247 and AR 9. Nearest towns: Morrilton (3 miles), Atkins (5 miles), Plumerville (7 miles) and Oppelo (7 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cherokee WMA (5.4 miles), Rainey WMA (5.6 miles) and Galla Creek WMA (8.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Ed Gordon Point Remove 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 Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), 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 antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA last season?
Hunters checked 119 deer on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA in the 2024-25 season: 12 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 100 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 127.
What county is Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA in?
Conway County (8,676 acres) and Pope County (204 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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