Rainey WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Rainey WMA is 488 acres of public hunting land in Pope County, AGFC's WMA zone 540. Hunters checked 11 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.
Rainey WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 488 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pope County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 540 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 8 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 11 (3 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks, 5 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0879 |
| Nearest towns | Hector (8 mi), Atkins (9 mi) and Dover (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Rainey 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. 6 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- 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,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, 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 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, Rainey WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Rainey WMA?
Hunters checked 11 deer on Rainey WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 9 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
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 Rainey 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
AGFC
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Rainey WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope County | 485 | 4,046 | 10th |
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 Rainey WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 124, AR 105, AR 247 and AR 213. Nearest towns: Hector (8 miles), Atkins (9 miles), Dover (13 miles) and Pottsville (14 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cherokee WMA (1.2 miles), Piney Creeks WMA (3.3 miles), Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA (5.6 miles) and Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain WMA (12.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Rainey WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Rainey 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. 6 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Rainey 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, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun 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 Rainey WMA last season?
Hunters checked 11 deer on Rainey WMA in the 2024-25 season: 3 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 5 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 9.
What county is Rainey WMA in?
All of it is in Pope 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.