Hope Upland WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Hope Upland WMA is 2,115 acres of public hunting land in Hempstead County, AGFC's WMA zone 360. Hunters checked 35 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 22 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.
Hope Upland WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,115 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hempstead County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 360 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, 12-Inch Inside Spread or 15-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 | 35 (22 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks, 11 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Oakhaven (next to it), Washington (2 mi) and Hope (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Hope Upland WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (12/15 Rule applies), 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.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Turkey Hunt (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey. See also Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: bobcat, coyote, crow, dove, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Hope Upland WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Hope Upland WMA?
Hunters checked 35 deer on Hope Upland WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 26 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 11 |
| 2023-24 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 21 |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
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 Hope Upland WMA?
Location
It is in Hempstead County, 3 miles north of Hope.
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.
Dove hunting is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only during the statewide dove seasons.
WMA closed to vehicles.
Camping
Camping is available at the Fair Park campgrounds in Hope.
Description
Upland mixed pine/hardwood stands dominates this area. A large food plot system is interspersed on the area. The area also includes a large number of firelanes that are annually planted in wheat and provide excellent browse.
Ownership
This 2115-acre area is owned by the AGFC.
Age
The area was established in portions during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Hope Upland WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | 2,113 | 2,996 | 27th |
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 Hope Upland WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 195, I-30, AR 29 and AR 4. Nearest towns: Oakhaven (next to it), Washington (2 miles), Hope (5 miles) and Perrytown (6 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA (5.6 miles), Ozan WMA (6.1 miles), Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA (7.5 miles) and Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA (10.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Hope Upland WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Hope Upland WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Hope Upland WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (12/15 Rule applies), 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 Hope Upland WMA last season?
Hunters checked 35 deer on Hope Upland WMA in the 2024-25 season: 22 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 11 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 26.
What county is Hope Upland WMA in?
All of it is in Hempstead 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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