River Bend WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
River Bend WMA is 104 acres of public hunting land in Perry County, AGFC's WMA zone 553. 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.
River Bend WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 104 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 553 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 8 |
| 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 (0 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 4 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0933 |
| Nearest towns | Houston (2 mi), Oppelo (3 mi) and Perry (4 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on River Bend 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 (3-Point Rule applies), 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.
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, River Bend WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on River Bend WMA?
Hunters checked 4 deer on River Bend 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 3 | 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 River Bend 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 River Bend WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 105 | 2,484 | 40th |
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 River Bend WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 113. Nearest towns: Houston (2 miles), Oppelo (3 miles), Perry (4 miles) and Perryville (5 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Harris Brake WMA (3.9 miles), Winona WMA (8.2 miles), Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA (9.4 miles) and Maumelle River WMA (10.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on River Bend WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for River Bend 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 River Bend 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, 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 River Bend WMA last season?
Hunters checked 4 deer on River Bend 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 River Bend WMA in?
All of it is in Perry 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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