W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA is 5,002 acres of public hunting land in Greene County, AGFC's WMA zone 675. Hunters checked 40 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 17 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.
W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 5,002 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 675 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 5 |
| Area rules | Mobility-Impaired Access, Three-point rule, Valid Hunting or Fishing License or a WMA/Lake Conservation Permit is Required for All Users and Safety |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 40 (17 antlered bucks, 1 button buck, 22 does) |
| Nearest towns | Lafe (3 mi), Oak Grove Heights (3 mi) and Peach Orchard (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek 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 with archery,
- Three antlerless deer with archery.
- One antlered buck or 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 19-21 and April 24-26. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA?
Hunters checked 40 deer on W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 37 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40 | 17 | 1 | 22 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 16 | 1 | 15 |
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 W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA?
Location
William E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA lies 34 miles north of Jonesboro, 7 miles NE of Paragould and 23 miles SE of Pocahontas and is located on Crowley’s Ridge and is in Deer Zone 5
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 Jack Cox shooting range will be closed during all permit and youth hunts.
Camping
Permitted in designated areas only. Primitive sites only, no utilities, restroom available at Spain Tract Pavilion.
Description
Narrow ridges characterize the topography with sharp, winding tops, steep side slopes and narrow valleys between the ridges. Two streams head up on the area, Scatter Creek on the north and Locust Creek on the south. The area is dotted with old field systems which are maintained as permanent open land to add diversity to the landscape.
Ownership
AGFC 833-200-5199 • 5,002 acresTo date, about 5,000 acres have been purchased through cooperative efforts by the Commission, the Greene County Wildlife Club, the nature Conservancy and the national Wild Turkey Federation. As of April, 1999, Commission ownership is comprised of four separate parcels, divided by private land. Continued land purchases are directed at the overall objective of enlarging the area by purchasing properties that connect and consolidate current ownership.
Age
The initial purchase of 957 acres was made in 1986. Land acquisition and development is ongoing.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 5,052 | 1,825 | 56th |
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 W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 141. Nearest towns: Lafe (3 miles), Oak Grove Heights (3 miles), Peach Orchard (6 miles) and Delaplaine (6 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Dave Donaldson Black River WMA (7.7 miles), Frierson WMA (10.3 miles) and St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA (13.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek 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 W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek 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 buck or 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 W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA last season?
Hunters checked 40 deer on W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA in the 2024-25 season: 17 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 22 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 37.
What county is W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Greene County, by AGFC's boundary.
Get a Arkansas hunt plan when they open
Hunt plans for Arkansas are coming. Join the list and you'll hear first. The first 50 hunters in each new state get their plan free.
Until then, the free FilledTag app for iPhone has a map that works in every state, Arkansas included.
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.
Arkansas hunting All Arkansas WMAs Greene County deer harvest