Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA is 8,007 acres of public hunting land in Benton, Carroll and Washington counties, AGFC's WMA zone 020. Hunters checked 81 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 37 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.
Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 8,007 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County, Carroll County, Washington County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 020 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 1 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone and Special Firearms Restrictions |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 81 (37 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks, 37 does) |
| Phone | 833-340-7506 |
| Nearest towns | Goshen (next to it), Avoca (next to it) and Gateway (2 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
- Turkey
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25 (see gun restriction, Area Notes).
- Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30 and Dec. 26-28. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions apply), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- Two antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun combined.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25 (see gun restriction, Area Notes).
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes.
- Bear Notes:
- Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA?
Hunters checked 81 deer on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 71 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 81 | 37 | 7 | 37 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 33 | 5 | 44 |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 28 | 4 | 18 |
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 Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA?
Location
Beaver Lake WMA includes all the U.S. Corps of Engineers land surrounding Beaver Lake in the northwest corner of the state. It also includes the Devil’s Eyebrow Natural Area owned by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.
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.
Hunting is permitted within the Corps of Engineers boundary, including the island and shoreline acreage.
Hunting is prohibited in areas designated as parks, closed parks, leased parks, Blackburn Creek Watchable Wildlife Area, and in proximity to the dam and water intake structures. Refer to Beaver Lake Project Map available at the project office (2260 N. Second St., Rogers.)
Hunting with dogs is not allowed on islands during deer season.
Use of bird dogs is restricted to quail season, retrievers restricted to waterfowl season.
Firearms are restricted to shotguns and alternative firearms only.
Camping
Camping is available at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds.
Description
Beaver Lake WMA consists of 8,007 acres (includes Devil’s Eyebrow Natural Area).
Ownership
U.S. Corps of Engineers
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 28,582 | 3,480 | 22nd |
| Carroll County | 6,013 | 1,115 | 68th |
| Washington County | 3,567 | 4,337 | 7th |
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 Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 12. Nearest towns: Goshen (next to it), Avoca (next to it), Gateway (2 miles) and Garfield (2 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Devils Eyebrow Natural Area WMA (next to it), Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA (next to it), McIlroy Madison County WMA (4.3 miles) and Wedington WMA (13.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms, Oct. 17-25 (see gun restriction, Area Notes). Deer Modern Gun, Nov. 14-30 and Dec. 26-28. This area has special firearms restrictions; see Area Notes. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions apply), 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 or modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA last season?
Hunters checked 81 deer on Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA in the 2024-25 season: 37 antlered bucks, 7 button bucks and 37 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 71.
What county is Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA in?
Benton County (28,582 acres), Carroll County (6,013 acres) and Washington County (3,567 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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