Sulphur River WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Sulphur River WMA is 16,520 acres of public hunting land in Miller County, AGFC's WMA zone 610. Hunters checked 65 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 37 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.
Sulphur River WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 16,520 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Miller County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 610 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 15 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, 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 | 65 (37 antlered bucks, 4 button bucks, 24 does) |
| Phone | 833-372-2434 |
| Nearest towns | Fouke (4 mi), Texarkana (11 mi) and Bradley (14 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Sulphur River 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
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. 13 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3. No antler restrictions apply.
- WMA 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,
- Two antlerless deer with 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 (permit required): April 12-14 and April 17-19. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit, squirrel, alligator and waterfowl. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Sulphur River WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Sulphur River WMA?
Hunters checked 65 deer on Sulphur River WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 62 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65 | 37 | 4 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | 59 | 30 | 2 | 27 |
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 Sulphur River WMA?
Location
It is located in Miller County, 16 miles south of Texarkana.
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.
The Henry Moore Waterfowl Rest Area closes to access Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Camping
Camping is available at designated sites.
Description
The area consists of one of the last remaining large tracts of bottomland hardwood habitat along the Red River Valley. The Sulphur River runs for approximately 10 miles through the management area. Mercer Bayou (an old river channel) located on the west side of the area consists of approximately 1,000 acres and is approximately 9 miles long. Days Creek is a major tributary on the northeast side of the area. Bottomland hardwoods, cypress breaks, and the associated oxbows and sloughs dominate this area. A small portion of the area contains rolling hills with mixed pine-hardwood adjacent to the floodplain.
Ownership
This 16,520-acre area is owned by the AGFC.
Age
The area was established in the 1950s.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Sulphur River WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County | 18,164 | 1,386 | 63rd |
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 Sulphur River WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 237. Nearest towns: Fouke (4 miles), Texarkana (11 miles), Bradley (14 miles) and Garland (15 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Lafayette County WMA (14.1 miles), Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D'Arc WMA (22.4 miles) and Little River WMA (25 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sulphur River WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Sulphur River 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. 13 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 Sulphur River 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, three antlerless deer with archery and two antlerless deer with alternative firearms and modern gun combined. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Sulphur River WMA last season?
Hunters checked 65 deer on Sulphur River WMA in the 2024-25 season: 37 antlered bucks, 4 button bucks and 24 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 62.
What county is Sulphur River WMA in?
All of it is in Miller 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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