Greers Ferry Lake WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Greers Ferry Lake WMA is 9,914 acres of public hunting land in Cleburne and Van Buren counties, AGFC's WMA zone 270. Hunters checked 20 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 2 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.
Greers Ferry Lake WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 9,914 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cleburne County, Van Buren County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 270 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 6, Zone 8 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 20 (2 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 18 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0879 |
| Nearest towns | Higden (next to it), Heber Springs (next to it) and Greers Ferry (next to it) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Greers Ferry Lake 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 firearms
- Alligator
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts (permit required): 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,
- 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. Season closes 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, Greers Ferry Lake WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Greers Ferry Lake WMA?
Hunters checked 20 deer on Greers Ferry Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 21 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
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 Greers Ferry Lake WMA?
Location
The area runs adjacent to Greers Ferry Lake. The management area consists of the corps land that is above the conservation pool.
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.
Description
The land is in the foothills of the Boston Mountains of Central Arkansas. The vegetation consists of oak-hickory woodland with scattered pine-cedar stands. There are some open lands, such as the public use areas, that have many grasses and shrubs.
Ownership
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Age
The area was first leased in 1968.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Greers Ferry Lake WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County | 31,366 | 2,369 | 44th |
| Van Buren County | 9,994 | 2,851 | 30th |
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 Greers Ferry Lake WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 110, AR 16, AR 5 and AR 107. Nearest towns: Higden (next to it), Heber Springs (next to it), Greers Ferry (next to it) and Fairfield Bay (next to it).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cherokee WMA (next to it), Jim Kress WMA (4 miles), Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA (9.9 miles) and Foushee Cave Natural Area WMA (12.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Greers Ferry Lake WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Greers Ferry Lake WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts (permit required), Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Greers Ferry Lake 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 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 Greers Ferry Lake WMA last season?
Hunters checked 20 deer on Greers Ferry Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season: 2 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 18 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 21.
What county is Greers Ferry Lake WMA in?
Cleburne County (31,366 acres) and Van Buren County (9,994 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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