Lee County WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Lee County WMA is 221 acres of public hunting land in Lee County, AGFC's WMA zone 412. Hunters checked 10 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 5 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.
Lee County WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 221 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 412 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 5A |
| Area rules | Three-point rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 10 (5 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 5 does) |
| Phone | 833-345-0283 |
| Nearest towns | Haynes (3 mi), Madison (8 mi) and Forrest City (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Lee 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. 13 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
- 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.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 19-27. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Lee County WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Lee County WMA?
Hunters checked 10 deer on Lee County WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 7 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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 Lee County WMA?
Location
Lee County is located South of Haynes, Arkansas near Crowley’s Ridge.
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
No camping allowed.
Description
The management is comprised of old agricultural fields, which have been reforested providing a home for an abundance of wildlife including small game and an assortment of birds.
Ownership
The small FMHA tract was deeded to the AGFC in 1991.
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1970.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Lee County WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 210 | 1,424 | 60th |
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 Lee County WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 1, AR 131, AR 334 and AR 980. Nearest towns: Haynes (3 miles), Madison (8 miles), Forrest City (8 miles) and Marianna (8 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: St. Francis National Forest WMA (9.2 miles), U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA (14.4 miles), Buck Island WMA (23.9 miles) and Benson Creek Natural Area WMA (28.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lee County WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Lee 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. 13 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
How many deer can you take on Lee County 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 Lee County WMA last season?
Hunters checked 10 deer on Lee County WMA in the 2024-25 season: 5 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 5 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 7.
What county is Lee County WMA in?
All of it is in Lee 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.