Ozan WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Ozan WMA is 580 acres of public hunting land in Hempstead County, AGFC's WMA zone 495. Hunters checked 4 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 3 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.
Ozan WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 580 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hempstead County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 495 |
| 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 | 4 (3 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 1 doe) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Ozan (next to it), Washington (5 mi) and McCaskill (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Ozan 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
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 (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.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Dec. 19-25. Season closes earlier when Bear Zone 3 quota is reached.
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, squirrel and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Ozan WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Ozan WMA?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Ozan WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 2 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 Ozan WMA?
Location
The WMA is east of the Ozan community on Arkansas Highway 278 in Hempstead County.
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
Nearest camping facilities are in Hope or on Millwood Lake.
Description
The 580-acre area is within the Blackland Prairie belt in Hempstead County. Levees and water-control structures create many moist-soil units on the area, which provide habitat for migrating waterfowl and wading birds. Hills covered in pine/hardwood and cedars blanket sections of the WMA.
Ownership
This 580-acre area is owned by the AGFC.
Age
The area was established as a WMA in 1991.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Ozan WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | 578 | 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 Ozan WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 4, US 278 and US 371. Nearest towns: Ozan (next to it), Washington (5 miles), McCaskill (6 miles) and Blevins (7 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA (next to it), Hope Upland WMA (6.1 miles), Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA (9.7 miles) and Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA (14.7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Ozan WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Ozan 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 Ozan 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 Ozan WMA last season?
Hunters checked 4 deer on Ozan WMA in the 2024-25 season: 3 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 1 doe, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 2.
What county is Ozan 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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