Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA is 4,895 acres of public hunting land in Hempstead County, AGFC's WMA zone 551. Hunters checked 17 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 (permit required), Sept. 26-Nov. 15.
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.
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,895 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hempstead County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 551 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | 15-Inch Inside Spread or 18-Inch Main Beam Rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 17 (3 antlered bucks, 1 button buck, 13 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Ozan (next to it), Washington (4 mi) and Tollette (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery (permit required): Sept. 26-Nov. 15.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt (permit required): Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery permit,
- Three antlerless deer with archery permit.
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
- Deer Notes:
- A doe must be harvested from the WMA, submitted for biodata at the WMA check station, and checked by phone or online before harvesting an antlered buck.
- Buck quota hunt ends at sunset on the day the quota is met.
- Youth do not have to harvest a antlerless deer before a buck during any hunt.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt (permit required) (See also Hope Upland WMA): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: dove, bobcat, coyote, crow, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA?
Hunters checked 17 deer on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 17 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
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 Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA?
Location
The area is located in Hempstead County, 2 miles north of Columbus.
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.
During archery permit hunt, WMA remains open to nonpermitted seasons and public access.
Camping
Camping is available at nearby Fair Park in Hope and Millwood State Park.
Description
Grandview Prairie represents the largest, contiguous tract of blackland prairie in public ownership in the nation. The area consists of improved pasture, woodlands, wooded draws, bottomland habitats, and native grasslands comprised of blackland prairie communities.
Ownership
This 4,885 acre multi-use area is owned by the AGFC.
Age
The area was established in 1997.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | 4,926 | 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 Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 4, US 278, AR 73 and AR 332. Nearest towns: Ozan (next to it), Washington (4 miles), Tollette (5 miles) and Mineral Springs (8 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Ozan WMA (next to it), Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA (3.5 miles), Hope Upland WMA (5.6 miles) and Little River WMA (10.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA: Deer Archery (permit required), Sept. 26-Nov. 15. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt (permit required), Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery permit, three antlerless deer with archery permit, during youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer, deer Notes:, a doe must be harvested from the WMA, submitted for biodata at the WMA check station, and checked by phone or online before harvesting an antlered buck, buck quota hunt ends at sunset on the day the quota is met and youth do not have to harvest a antlerless deer before a buck during any hunt. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA last season?
Hunters checked 17 deer on Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA in the 2024-25 season: 3 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 13 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 17.
What county is Rick Evans Grandview Prairie 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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