Little Bayou WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Little Bayou WMA is 1,284 acres of public hunting land in Ashley County, AGFC's WMA zone 415. Hunters checked 4 deer on it in the 2024-25 season (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.
Little Bayou WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,284 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashley County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 415 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone, Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions, Three-point rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 4 (0 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 4 does) |
| Phone | 833-363-7638 |
| Nearest towns | Montrose (4 mi), Portland (7 mi) and Dermott (14 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Little Bayou WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear firearms
- Alligator
- Fox hunting
- Bobcat hunting
- Coyote hunting
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
- Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
- 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,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 12-May 2. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail (permit required), rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Little Bayou WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Little Bayou WMA?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Little Bayou WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 4 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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 Little Bayou 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.
Camping
Camping is allowed on Little Bayou WMA. There is one campsite on Ashley County Road 104 with pads for RVs, but there are no hookups for electricity or water.
Description
Formerly an agricultural area in the early 90s, Little Bayou WMA was replanted in timber in 1991 with hardwood seedlings and acorns. The area is now predominately forested with bottomland and upland hardwoods and short-leaf pines.
Ownership
AGFC
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Little Bayou WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley County | 1,303 | 3,899 | 17th |
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 Little Bayou WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 82, US 165 and AR 160. Nearest towns: Montrose (4 miles), Portland (7 miles), Dermott (14 miles) and Parkdale (14 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Casey Jones WMA (2.3 miles), Cut-Off Creek WMA (2.3 miles), Seven Devils WMA (12.3 miles) and Longview Saline Natural Area WMA (20.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Little Bayou WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Little Bayou WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required), Oct. 17-21. Deer Modern Gun (permit required), Nov. 14-18. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Little Bayou WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit and during youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Little Bayou WMA last season?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Little Bayou WMA in the 2024-25 season: 0 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 4 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 4.
What county is Little Bayou WMA in?
All of it is in Ashley 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.
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