Little River WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Little River WMA is 597 acres of public hunting land in Hempstead County, AGFC's WMA zone 417. 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.
Little River WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 597 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hempstead County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 417 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| 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 | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | McNab (2 mi), Fulton (3 mi) and Ogden (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Little River WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- 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 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 12-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, Little River WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Little River WMA?
Hunters checked 10 deer on Little River 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 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 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 Little River WMA?
Location
It is located in Hempstead County, on the Little River north of Fulton.
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.
A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap on WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking “Buy Licenses” at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
Camping
Nearest camping facilities are at Millwood Lake State Park on Hwy. 32, west of Saratoga.
Description
The area is primarily bottomland hardwood and is inundated often.
Ownership
This 597-acre area is owned by the AGFC.
Age
Little River WMA was transferred to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1991.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Little River WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | 550 | 2,996 | 27th |
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 River WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-30, AR 355, US 67 and AR 195. Nearest towns: McNab (2 miles), Fulton (3 miles), Ogden (9 miles) and Tollette (12 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA (1 miles), Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA (5.3 miles), Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA (10.4 miles) and White Cliffs Natural Area WMA (11 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Little River WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Little River 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 Special Youth Hunt, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
How many deer can you take on Little River 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 Little River WMA last season?
Hunters checked 10 deer on Little River 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 Little River WMA in?
All of it is in Hempstead 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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