Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA is 5,552 acres of public hunting land in Drew and Bradley counties, AGFC's WMA zone 645. Hunters checked 24 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 9 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.
Warren Prairie Natural Area WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 5,552 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Drew County, Bradley County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 645 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 12 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone and Three-point rule |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 24 (9 antlered bucks, 1 button buck, 14 does) |
| Phone | 833-363-7638 |
| Nearest towns | Wilmar (2 mi), Warren (4 mi) and Monticello (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Warren Prairie Natural Area 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
- 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.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
- Deer Modern Gun Disabled Veteran Hunt: 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 and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit,
- One antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit,
- During youth and DAV hunts, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
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: April 12-14 (permit required), April 15-May 2 (no permit required). One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA?
Hunters checked 24 deer on Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 20 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022-23 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
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 Warren Prairie Natural Area 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.
Ownership
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew County | 5,429 | 4,496 | 5th |
| Bradley County | 882 | 4,784 | 3rd |
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 Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 172. Nearest towns: Wilmar (2 miles), Warren (4 miles), Monticello (9 miles) and Hermitage (12 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Casey Jones WMA (next to it), Longview Saline Natural Area WMA (10.2 miles), Hall Creek Barrens Natural Area WMA (17.7 miles) and Seven Devils WMA (18 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Warren Prairie Natural Area 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 (permit required), Nov. 14-18. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunt, Nov. 7-8. Deer Modern Gun Disabled Veteran Hunt, Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Warren Prairie Natural Area 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 and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms permit, one antlered buck and one antlerless deer with modern gun permit and during youth and DAV hunts, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA last season?
Hunters checked 24 deer on Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA in the 2024-25 season: 9 antlered bucks, 1 button buck and 14 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 20.
What county is Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA in?
Drew County (5,429 acres) and Bradley County (882 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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