Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA is 12,054 acres of public hunting land in Benton and Madison counties, AGFC's WMA zone 320. Hunters checked 64 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 34 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.
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 12,054 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County, Madison County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 320 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 1 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 64 (34 antlered bucks, 11 button bucks, 19 does) |
| Phone | 833-340-7506 |
| Nearest towns | Avoca (7 mi), Rogers (8 mi) and Lowell (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Turkey
- 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 Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
- 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 or one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck or 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. 9-30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-21 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-18 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
- Bear Notes: Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA?
Hunters checked 64 deer on Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 53 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 64 | 34 | 11 | 19 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 23 | 4 | 23 |
Source: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25, counted by FilledTag from the records AGFC files under this WMA (Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA and Hobbs State Park Conservation Area).
What should you know before hunting Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA?
Location
It lies in Benton, Madison and Carroll counties. The property lies 12 miles east of Rogers, 25 miles southwest of Eureka Springs and 30 miles northwest of Huntsville.
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.
Camping is prohibited at the Pigeon Roost campsites.
Area south of Arkansas Highway 12, east of War Eagle Road and north of Bettis Hill Road, and the area north of Paige Sawmill Road, west of Huckleberry Hills Road, and northwest of Rambo Road, closed to hunting.
Description
The area is 12,055 acres in size and is typical Ozark Mountain terrain. The area is predominantly woodland consisting of stands of upland hardwoods and shortleaf pine/hardwood forest. Beaver lake lies on the northern boundary of the area and War Eagle Creek on the southern boundary.
Ownership
Arkansas State Parks
Age
It was purchased in 1979.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 11,938 | 3,480 | 22nd |
| Madison County | 227 | 2,590 | 36th |
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 Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 12 and AR 303. Nearest towns: Avoca (7 miles), Rogers (8 miles), Lowell (8 miles) and Eureka Springs (9 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA (next to it), McIlroy Madison County WMA (6.2 miles), Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA (8.6 miles) and Wedington WMA (18.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Hobbs State Park Conservation 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 Hunt, Nov. 7-8.
How many deer can you take on Hobbs State Park Conservation 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 or one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit, one antlered buck or 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 Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA last season?
Hunters checked 64 deer on Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA in the 2024-25 season: 34 antlered bucks, 11 button bucks and 19 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 53.
What county is Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA in?
Benton County (11,938 acres) and Madison County (227 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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