Lee Creek WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Lee Creek WMA is 58,553 acres of public hunting land in Crawford and Washington counties, AGFC's WMA zone 413. Hunters checked 200 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 111 antlered bucks among them (AGFC's deer check records). AGFC's 2026-27 dates for the area: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one altered 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 Creek WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 58,553 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County, Washington County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 413 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 6 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone and Additional USDA Forest Service Regulations |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 200 (111 antlered bucks, 17 button bucks, 72 does) |
| Nearest towns | Cedarville (next to it), Chester (4 mi) and Mountainburg (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Lee Creek 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 altered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-Dec. 6 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 (no antler restrictions), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Two antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlerless during alternative firearms season or the first two days of modern gun,
- During youth hunts and mobility-impaired hunt, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
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.
- Bear Modern Gun Mobility-Impaired Hunt: Nov. 7-8 (mobility-impaired deer permit holders only).
- Bear Notes:
- Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
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, Lee Creek WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Lee Creek WMA?
Hunters checked 200 deer on Lee Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 184 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 200 | 111 | 17 | 72 |
| 2023-24 | 170 | 99 | 10 | 61 |
| 2022-23 | 183 | 97 | 17 | 69 |
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 Creek 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.
Ownership
USDA Forest Service
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Lee Creek WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 52,886 | 2,893 | 29th |
| Washington County | 5,012 | 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 Lee Creek WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 220, AR 59, AR 170 and AR 74. Nearest towns: Cedarville (next to it), Chester (4 miles), Mountainburg (5 miles) and Rudy (5 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: White Rock WMA (5.4 miles), Frog Bayou WMA (11.3 miles), Ozark Lake WMA (11.6 miles) and Fort Chaffee WMA (15.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lee Creek WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Lee Creek WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one altered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms, Oct. 17-25. Deer Modern Gun, Nov. 14-Dec. 6 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 Lee Creek WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun, two antlerless deer with archery, one antlerless during alternative firearms season or the first two days of modern gun and during youth hunts and mobility-impaired hunt, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Lee Creek WMA last season?
Hunters checked 200 deer on Lee Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season: 111 antlered bucks, 17 button bucks and 72 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 184.
What county is Lee Creek WMA in?
Crawford County (52,886 acres) and Washington County (5,012 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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