Lafayette County WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Lafayette County WMA is 12,306 acres of public hunting land in Lafayette County, AGFC's WMA zone 400. Hunters checked 124 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 38 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.
Lafayette County WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 12,306 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 400 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | 12-Inch Inside Spread or 15-Inch Main Beam Rule Symbol and Leased Land Permit Required |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 124 (38 antlered bucks, 10 button bucks, 76 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Bradley (next to it), Taylor (5 mi) and Lewisville (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Lafayette County WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2026-27 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. No antler restrictions apply.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (12/15 rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 12-14, April 17-19, April 24-26 and April 30-May 2. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Lafayette County WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Lafayette County WMA?
Hunters checked 124 deer on Lafayette County WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 129 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 124 | 38 | 10 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | 121 | 41 | 13 | 67 |
| 2022-23 | 141 | 46 | 8 | 87 |
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 Lafayette County WMA?
Location
It is located in Lafayette County, just east of the community of Bradley.
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.
Roads may be closed due to wet or flooded conditions. Vehicles must stay on maintained or graveled roads.
Buckshot may not be used.
Camping
Camping is allowed in designated sites along the North CCC Road.
Description
The area consists primarily of intensively managed pine timberlands with hardwood buffers along the major streams.
Ownership
This 12,306-acre area is owned by several private companies.
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1970.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Lafayette County WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 12,367 | 2,081 | 51st |
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 Lafayette County WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 29. Nearest towns: Bradley (next to it), Taylor (5 miles), Lewisville (13 miles) and Garland (14 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Sulphur River WMA (14.1 miles) and Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA (24.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lafayette County WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Lafayette County 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. No antler restrictions apply.
How many deer can you take on Lafayette County WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (12/15 rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun and three antlerless deer with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Lafayette County WMA last season?
Hunters checked 124 deer on Lafayette County WMA in the 2024-25 season: 38 antlered bucks, 10 button bucks and 76 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 129.
What county is Lafayette County WMA in?
All of it is in Lafayette County, by AGFC's boundary.
Do you need a permit to hunt Lafayette County WMA?
Yes. AGFC lists Lafayette County 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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