Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA is 2,732 acres of public hunting land in Independence County, AGFC's WMA zone 231. Hunters checked 7 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 4 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.
Foushee Cave Natural Area WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,732 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Independence County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 231 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 6 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 7 (4 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 3 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0879 |
| Nearest towns | Concord (4 mi), Southside (8 mi) and Batesville (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Foushee Cave 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 (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 hunts, 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 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Youth Modern Gun 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: 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, Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA?
Hunters checked 7 deer on Foushee Cave 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 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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 Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA?
Location
From the community of Locust Grove, travel southwest on State Highway 14/25 for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto State Highway 14 and travel 2.8 miles. The natural area is on the south side of the road.
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.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
Age
This area was established in 2012.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence County | 3,194 | 3,220 | 24th |
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 Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 14. Nearest towns: Concord (4 miles), Southside (8 miles), Batesville (9 miles) and Cushman (9 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Jamestown Independence County WMA (1 miles), Cherokee WMA (2.4 miles), Jim Kress WMA (7.4 miles) and Greers Ferry Lake WMA (12.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Foushee Cave Natural Area 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 Foushee Cave Natural Area 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 hunts, 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 Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA last season?
Hunters checked 7 deer on Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA in the 2024-25 season: 4 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 3 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 6.
What county is Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA in?
All of it is in Independence 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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