Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA is 10,297 acres of public hunting land in Monroe County, AGFC's WMA zone 575. Hunters checked 30 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 16 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.
Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 10,297 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 575 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 9 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, Flood Prone Region, Waterfowl Season Access Restrictions, 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 | 30 (16 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 14 does) |
| Phone | 833-345-0283 |
| Nearest towns | Brinkley (4 mi), Fredonia (Biscoe) (5 mi) and Fargo (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- Alligator
- Turkey
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required): Oct. 17-21.
- Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and 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,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth hunt, youths may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA?
Hunters checked 30 deer on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 53 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 14 | 4 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 22 | 8 | 48 |
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 Sheffield Nelson Dagmar 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.
Apple Lake WRA closed to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Conway George Tract open only to waterfowl permit holders after deer permit hunt.
Road closure available at 833-345-0398.
Camping
There are 14 primitive campsites on the area maintained by area personnel.
Description
Sheffield Nelson Dagmar is a bottomland hardwood overflow area with many lakes, ponds, sloughs and bayous. Bayou Deview, Robe Bayou, Hickson lake, Gator Pond, Bowfin Overflow, Straight Lake, Apple Lake Waterfowl Rest Area and numerous other small lakes and sloughs occupy approximately 800 acres.
Ownership
Acquisition began in 1952 with the purchase of 5,265 acres from the Dacus Lumber Company. In 1955, an additional 1,209 acres was purchased from the Townsend Lumber Company. In 1971, 1,262 acres was purchased from the Deview Water Company. In recent years, several small acquisitions brought the total acreage of the management area to 7,976 acres. The Commission owns the entire area.
Age
The area came into being in 1952.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 10,627 | 1,525 | 58th |
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 Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA?
Highways through the area: I-40 and US 70. Nearest towns: Brinkley (4 miles), Fredonia (Biscoe) (5 miles), Fargo (6 miles) and Cotton Plant (6 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Benson Creek Natural Area WMA (next to it), Rex Hancock Black Swamp WMA (3 miles), Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA (5.4 miles) and Railroad Prairie Natural Area WMA (9.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms (permit required), Oct. 17-21. Deer Modern Gun (permit required), Nov. 14-18. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (15/18 Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit 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 Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA last season?
Hunters checked 30 deer on Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA in the 2024-25 season: 16 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 14 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 53.
What county is Sheffield Nelson Dagmar WMA in?
All of it is in Monroe 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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