Stone Prairie WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Stone Prairie WMA is 989 acres of public hunting land in Faulkner County, AGFC's WMA zone 608. Hunters checked 8 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.
Stone Prairie WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 989 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Faulkner County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 608 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 10 |
| 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 | 8 (0 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks, 8 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0879 |
| Nearest towns | Mayflower (5 mi), Vilonia (9 mi) and Maumelle (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Stone Prairie WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Deer modern gun (youth hunt available)
- Bear modern gun (youth hunt available)
- Alligator
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 Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 (permit) and Jan. 2-3 (no permit).
- WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlered and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- During youth permit 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. 17-21 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt (permit only): Nov. 7-8.
- Bear Notes:
- Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 19-21 April 24-26, May 1-3 and May 7-9. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, rabbit, squirrel and quail (permit required). Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Stone Prairie WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Stone Prairie WMA?
Hunters checked 8 deer on Stone Prairie WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 5 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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 Stone Prairie 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.
Closed to bird dog training.
Military munitions and explosives may be present. If encountered, do not touch, and call 911.
Description
Stone Prairie WMA consists of 989 acres in Faulkner County.
Ownership
AGFC
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Stone Prairie WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County | 950 | 2,774 | 34th |
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 Stone Prairie WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-40, US 65, AR 89 and AR 286. Nearest towns: Mayflower (5 miles), Vilonia (9 miles), Maumelle (9 miles) and Conway (9 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Camp Robinson WMA (next to it), Bell Slough WMA (2.7 miles), Maumelle River WMA (10.6 miles) and Holland Bottoms WMA (13.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Stone Prairie WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Stone Prairie 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 Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 (permit) and Jan. 2-3 (no permit).
How many deer can you take on Stone Prairie WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (3-Point Rule applies), which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, three antlerless deer with archery, one antlered and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit and during youth permit 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 Stone Prairie WMA last season?
Hunters checked 8 deer on Stone Prairie WMA in the 2024-25 season: 0 antlered bucks, 0 button bucks and 8 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 5.
What county is Stone Prairie WMA in?
All of it is in Faulkner 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.
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