Seven Devils WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Seven Devils WMA is 5,032 acres of public hunting land in Drew County, AGFC's WMA zone 570. Hunters checked 16 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 6 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.
Seven Devils WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 5,032 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Drew County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 570 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions, Three-point rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 16 (6 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 10 does) |
| Phone | 833-363-7638 |
| Nearest towns | Dermott (6 mi), Reed (9 mi) and Tillar (10 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Seven Devils 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, alternative firearms and modern gun combined.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Dec. 19-25. Season closes earlier when Bear Zone 4 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, dove and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Seven Devils WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Seven Devils WMA?
Hunters checked 16 deer on Seven Devils WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 15 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
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 Seven Devils WMA?
Location
It is in southeastern Drew County 12 miles east of Monticello.
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.
Description
It is a true wetland ecosystem, composed almost totally of cypress, tupelo, buttonbush, locust and willow. There is one main stream contributing to the area and that is Cut-Off Creek which flows through the center of the area.
Ownership
It is part of a 6,000 acre swamp located in Drew County. 512 acres are owned by the AGFC the remainder is owned mostly by Georgia-Pacific Corp. and other private individuals. The portion owned by Georgia-Pacific is in the land lease system known as the Casey Jones WMA.
Age
The area was acquired in 1954.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Seven Devils WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew County | 4,019 | 4,496 | 5th |
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 Seven Devils WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: AR 35 and AR 4. Nearest towns: Dermott (6 miles), Reed (9 miles), Tillar (10 miles) and McGehee (10 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Casey Jones WMA (next to it), Cut-Off Creek WMA (3.9 miles), Little Bayou WMA (12.3 miles) and Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA West Unit (16.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Seven Devils WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Seven Devils 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 Seven Devils 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 and three antlerless deer with archery, alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Seven Devils WMA last season?
Hunters checked 16 deer on Seven Devils WMA in the 2024-25 season: 6 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 10 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 15.
What county is Seven Devils WMA in?
All of it is in Drew 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.