Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA is 1,052 acres of public hunting land in Randolph County, AGFC's WMA zone 555. Hunters checked 18 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 8 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.
Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,052 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 555 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 3 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, CWD Zone and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 18 (8 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks, 7 does) |
| Phone | 833-200-5199 |
| Nearest towns | Maynard (4 mi), Pocahontas (11 mi) and Biggers (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Deer firearms (youth hunt available)
- Bear
- Quail
- Alligator
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 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,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer; one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 19-21 (permit required), April 22-May 9 (no permit required). One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA?
Hunters checked 18 deer on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 16 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
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 Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek 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.
Camping not allowed.
Interior roads closed to vehicles.
Description
This is a 1,025-acre tract that was deeded to the Commission in 1989 by the FMHA, as authorized by congressional act 616 of 1976. Located in Randolph County about ten miles north of Pocahontas, this area lies in the Ozark foothills region of the state. Previously used for cattle farming the property is comprised of 632 non forested acres and approximately 380 acres of upland hardwood timberland. While this is one of the commissions smallest WMAs, at just over 1000 acres, for obvious reasons can not provide the same level of recreational opportunity to the public as larger areas, it is worthy of mention in this guide. This is a small but scenic area, well suited to bird watching, hiking or photography. Interior roads are off limits to motor vehicles. No camping areas have been developed. Check the regulations guide for hunting season but overcrowding is often a problem due to the small size of the area.
Ownership
AGFC
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 1,052 | 2,775 | 33rd |
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 Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 115. Nearest towns: Maynard (4 miles), Pocahontas (11 miles), Biggers (11 miles) and Reyno (12 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Dave Donaldson Black River WMA (12 miles), W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA (25.2 miles) and Harold E. Alexander Spring River WMA (25.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery 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 Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA last season?
Hunters checked 18 deer on Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season: 8 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 7 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 16.
What county is Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Randolph 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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