Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA is 17,524 acres of public hunting land in White County, AGFC's WMA zone 310. Hunters checked 49 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 15 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.
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 17,524 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | White County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 310 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 9 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, Flood Prone Region, Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions, 15-Inch Inside Spread or 18-Inch Main Beam Rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 49 (15 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks, 32 does) |
| Phone | 833-345-0283 |
| Nearest towns | Georgetown (next to it), Augusta (3 mi) and Bald Knob (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- Turkey firearms (turkey youth hunt available)
- 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 (15/18 Rule applies), 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.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA?
Hunters checked 49 deer on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 87 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49 | 15 | 2 | 32 |
| 2023-24 | 94 | 41 | 3 | 50 |
| 2022-23 | 119 | 46 | 8 | 65 |
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 Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA?
Location
This area is in White County, 5 miles east of Bald Knob and 3 miles south of state highway 64.
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.
Area closes to deer hunting when White River gauge at Augusta exceeds 26 feet and the White River gauge at Georgetown exceeds 14 feet, and will remain closed until the gauge falls to 14 feet or below at Georgetown. Road closure information, 833-345-0398.
Camping
There are 35 campsites available to the public on the WMA. All sites are primitive and are maintained by area personnel. The sites are marked by signs and/or ringed by blue paint and are located at the following places: Bolie Pond, along the entrance road, headquarters, Three Sister Lake, along Glaise Creek, Honey Lake, Whirl Lake, Big Bell Lake, Big Hurricane Lake, Willow Pond, White River, Holland Beach, Red Rivers Boat Ramp, Mud Pond Slough, Mallard Pond, at Nimmow Access Area, Cypertês Bluff, Spanish Grant, Deep Bank Slough and at Georgetown Access Area. No other accommodations exist.
Description
The area consists of 17,000 acres of prime bottomland hardwoods habitat. The area has numerous sloughs and flats throughout and several ridges. Elevation ranges from 190 to 210 feet above sea level. The White River bound the WMA on the east and the Little Red River separates approximately 4,000 acres from the main body of the acreage. Glaise Creek is another main tributary located on the area. The WMA also has several oxbow lakes, the main ones being, Big Hurricane, Little Hurricane, Big Bell, Little Bell, Whirl lake, honey Lake, Big Brushy and Mallard Pond. Fishing opportunities and hunting and camping use make this WMA one of the most heavily used WMAês in the state. It is the third-largest state-owned management area.
Ownership
Purchases were made by the AGFC from 1958-1970.
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1958.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 17,439 | 4,215 | 8th |
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 Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 36. Nearest towns: Georgetown (next to it), Augusta (3 miles), Bald Knob (6 miles) and West Point (7 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms WMA (next to it), Departee Creek WMA (1.5 miles), Rex Hancock Black Swamp WMA (4.8 miles) and Bayou Des Arc WMA (5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Henry Gray Hurricane Lake 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 Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), 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 Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA last season?
Hunters checked 49 deer on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season: 15 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 32 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 87.
What county is Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA in?
All of it is in White 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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