U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA is 11,850 acres of public hunting land in St. Francis County, AGFC's WMA zone 635. Hunters checked 84 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 39 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.
U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 11,850 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Francis County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 635 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 4 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 84 (39 antlered bucks, 4 button bucks, 41 does) |
| Phone | 833-345-0283 |
| Nearest towns | Palestine (5 mi), Colt (6 mi) and Caldwell (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Bear
- 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 (permit required): Nov. 14-18 and Nov. 21-25.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Deer Bag Limit:
- Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks (no antler restrictions), 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.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt (permit required): April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt (permit required): April 24-26. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, dove, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA?
Hunters checked 84 deer on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 88 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 84 | 39 | 4 | 41 |
| 2023-24 | 89 | 44 | 5 | 40 |
| 2022-23 | 90 | 45 | 2 | 43 |
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 U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA?
Location
The area is in St. Francis County about 6 miles west of Colt, Ark. State Highway 306 bisects the northern portion of the management unit.
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.
Camping restricted to Sept. 1-Feb. 28.
Camping
No camping is allowed.
Description
The area consists of hardwood timber intermixed with fields planted in various crops. Several beaver ponds provide habitat for wintering waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. Large tracts of pasture are established with an occasional small fishing pond providing a water source for wildlife. The area comprises about 11,850 acres of habitat – 3,940 acres in forests, 5,630 in pastures and 2,280 acres in crops.
Ownership
This 11,850-acre area is owned by the University of Arkansas.
Age
The University of Arkansas received ownership in 1960 from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis County | 12,237 | 1,269 | 65th |
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 U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA?
Highways through the area: AR 306. Nearest towns: Palestine (5 miles), Colt (6 miles), Caldwell (6 miles) and Forrest City (8 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Rex Hancock Black Swamp WMA (13.7 miles), Lee County WMA (14.4 miles), Benson Creek Natural Area WMA (16.5 miles) and Brushy Creek WMA (18.7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA: 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 and Nov. 21-25. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer were killed on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA last season?
Hunters checked 84 deer on U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA in the 2024-25 season: 39 antlered bucks, 4 button bucks and 41 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 88.
What county is U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA in?
All of it is in St. Francis 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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