St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA is 30,574 acres of public hunting land in Poinsett, Craighead, Greene and Clay counties, AGFC's WMA zone 600. Hunters checked 45 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 22 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.
St. Francis Sunken Lands WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 30,574 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Poinsett County, Craighead County, Greene County, Clay County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 600 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 4 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, Flood Prone Region, Three-point rule and Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 45 (22 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks, 20 does) |
| Phone | 833-200-5199 |
| Nearest towns | Lake City (next to it), Nimmons (next to it) and Marked Tree (2 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Deer alternative firearms
- Bear
- Alligator
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- 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 (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- 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.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 19-27. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA?
Hunters checked 45 deer on St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 58 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45 | 22 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 30 | 3 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 35 | 4 | 34 |
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 St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA?
Location
The area is in Greene, Craighead and Poinsett Counties and is made up of scattered tracts of land within the St. Francis floodway, in excess of 30,574 acres.
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.
All waterfowl rest areas except for Snowden Field WRA closed to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Snowden Field WRA levee open to foot traffic only around the north end of the unit.
Description
With the exceptions of a few small tracts, the majority of the area lies within the main levees of the St. Francis River. Bottomland hardwoods make up the primary species of timber types associated with the area and include; White oak, red oak, hickory, locust, cottonwood, Bald cypress, tupelo, elm, sycamore and pecan.
Ownership
It is owned by AGFC. About 10,000 acres is owned by the U.S. Corps of Engineers and is leased by the commission as part of the Management Area.
Age
Acquisition by the AGFC began on December 6, 1955 and continues through today.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County | 16,675 | 490 | 73rd |
| Craighead County | 11,832 | 843 | 71st |
| Greene County | 901 | 1,825 | 56th |
| Clay County | 397 | 1,148 | 67th |
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 St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 14, I-555 and US 63. Nearest towns: Lake City (next to it), Nimmons (next to it), Marked Tree (2 miles) and Black Oak (2 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Big Lake WMA (12.2 miles), W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA (13.1 miles), Frierson WMA (15.3 miles) and Brushy Creek WMA (20.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. 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 St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks archery, three antlerless deer with archery, 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 St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA last season?
Hunters checked 45 deer on St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA in the 2024-25 season: 22 antlered bucks, 3 button bucks and 20 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 58.
What county is St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA in?
Poinsett County (16,675 acres), Craighead County (11,832 acres), Greene County (901 acres) and Clay County (397 acres), measured on 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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