Jack Mountain WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Jack Mountain WMA is 18,474 acres of public hunting land in Hot Spring County, AGFC's WMA zone 381. Hunters checked 125 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 68 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.
Jack Mountain WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 18,474 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hot Spring County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 381 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 13 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, Three-point rule and Leased Land Permit Required |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 125 (68 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks, 50 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Hot Springs (7 mi), Midway (7 mi) and Friendship (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Jack Mountain WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2026-26 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- Two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
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, Jack Mountain WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Jack Mountain WMA?
Hunters checked 125 deer on Jack Mountain WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 102 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 125 | 68 | 7 | 50 |
| 2023-24 | 88 | 50 | 3 | 35 |
| 2022-23 | 93 | 53 | 7 | 33 |
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 Jack Mountain WMA?
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.
Only one stand or blind per MIA card holder.
WMA is closed to ATVs except for designated open, maintained roads from Sept. 1-Dec. 31 and seven days before opening of turkey season through the end of turkey season.
A camping permit from the Ross Foundation is required to camp (call 870-245-9881).
Ownership
Jack Mountain WMA is owned by the Ross Foundation, a private nonprofit organization based in Arkadelphia.
Age
Jack Mountain WMA was formed in 2015 through a cooperative agreement between the AGFC and the Ross Foundation.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Jack Mountain WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring County | 18,524 | 3,834 | 18th |
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 Jack Mountain WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 7 and AR 128. Nearest towns: Hot Springs (7 miles), Midway (7 miles), Friendship (8 miles) and Donaldson (10 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: DeGray Lake WMA (1.6 miles), Big Timber WMA (7.6 miles) and Terre Noire Natural Area WMA (17.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Jack Mountain WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Jack Mountain WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms, Oct. 17-25. Deer Modern Gun, Nov. 14-Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Jack Mountain WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun, three antlerless deer with archery and two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Jack Mountain WMA last season?
Hunters checked 125 deer on Jack Mountain WMA in the 2024-25 season: 68 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 50 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 102.
What county is Jack Mountain WMA in?
All of it is in Hot Spring County, by AGFC's boundary.
Do you need a permit to hunt Jack Mountain WMA?
Yes. AGFC lists Jack Mountain WMA as leased land: hunters, trappers and campers 16 or older need a Leased Lands permit.
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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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