Wedington WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Wedington WMA is 15,915 acres of public hunting land in Benton and Washington counties, AGFC's WMA zone 653. Hunters checked 118 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 70 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.
Wedington WMAOther AGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 15,915 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County, Washington County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 653 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 1 |
| Area rules | CWD Zone, Special Firearms Restrictions and Additional USDA Forest Service Regulations |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 118 (70 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks, 46 does) |
| Nearest towns | Tontitown (3 mi), Siloam Springs (4 mi) and Elm Springs (4 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Wedington 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
- Alligator
- Quail
- Turkey
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Modern Gun Mobility-Impaired Hunt (permit required): Nov. 7-8.
- Deer Modern Gun (permit required): Nov. 14-18.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA 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 modern gun permit.
- During youth hunts and mobility-impaired hunt, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck and one antlerless,
- During mobility-impaired permit hunt, mobility-impaired hunters may take two deer, one antlered buck (no antler restrictions) and one antlerless deer.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-18 (deer permit holders only).
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
- Bear Modern Gun Mobility-Impaired Hunt: Nov. 7-8 (mobility-impaired deer permit holders only).
- Bear Notes: Seasons close earlier when Bear Zone 1 quota is reached.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, dove, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Wedington WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Wedington WMA?
Hunters checked 118 deer on Wedington WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 120 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 118 | 70 | 2 | 46 |
| 2023-24 | 111 | 53 | 5 | 53 |
| 2022-23 | 132 | 71 | 11 | 50 |
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 Wedington WMA?
Location
The Wedington WMA, located 13 miles west of Fayetteville, is easily accessible from highway 16 and highway 412.
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.
Click here to refer to additional U.S. Forest Service information.
Firearms are restricted to shotguns and muzzleloaders only.
Contact the U.S. Forest Service for a mobility-impaired modern gun permit application at 479-667-2191.
Camping
Cabins are available for overnight stay, but there are no campgrounds.
Description
Wedington WMA is just outside of the Fayetteville/Springdale area and is owned by the USDA Forest Service. It consists of beautiful hardwood timber forests that surround Lake Wedington. There are wildlife openings within the property that allow game to travel.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Wedington WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 8,568 | 3,480 | 22nd |
| Washington County | 7,290 | 4,337 | 7th |
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 Wedington WMA?
Highways through the area: US 412 and AR 16. Nearest towns: Tontitown (3 miles), Siloam Springs (4 miles), Elm Springs (4 miles) and Highfill (6 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Kirk Dupps Beaver Lake WMA (13.1 miles), Hobbs State Park Conservation Area WMA (18.2 miles), Lee Creek WMA (19.7 miles) and White Rock WMA (23.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Wedington WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Wedington WMA: Deer Archery, Aug. 29-31 (one antlered buck only); Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Modern Gun Mobility-Impaired Hunt (permit required), Nov. 7-8. 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 Wedington WMA?
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 modern gun permit, during youth hunts and mobility-impaired hunt, two deer may be taken, one antlered buck and one antlerless and during mobility-impaired permit hunt, mobility-impaired hunters 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 Wedington WMA last season?
Hunters checked 118 deer on Wedington WMA in the 2024-25 season: 70 antlered bucks, 2 button bucks and 46 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 120.
What county is Wedington WMA in?
Benton County (8,568 acres) and Washington County (7,290 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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