Winona WMA: deer harvest, 2026-27 seasons and map
Winona WMA is 145,276 acres of public hunting land in Saline, Perry and Garland counties, AGFC's WMA zone 680. Hunters checked 309 deer on it in the 2024-25 season, 149 antlered bucks among them (AGFC's deer check records). AGFC's 2026-27 dates for the area: Deer Archery, 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.
Winona WMAOther AGFC WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 145,276 acres (AGFC) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County, Perry County, Garland County |
| AGFC WMA zone | 680 |
| Deer zone around it | Zone 11, Zone 13 |
| Area rules | Three-point rule and Additional USDA Forest Service Regulations |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 309 (149 antlered bucks, 31 button bucks, 129 does) |
| Phone | 833-356-0933 |
| Nearest towns | Perryville (4 mi), Casa (6 mi) and Perry (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Winona WMA?
AGFC sets each WMA's own dates and limits. These are its big game seasons for the area.
2026-27 Closed Seasons
- Alligator
2026-27 Deer
- Deer Archery: Sept. 26-Feb. 28.
- Deer Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Deer Modern Gun: Nov. 14-Dec. 6 and Dec. 26-28.
- Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts: Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
- WMA Bag Limit: Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include:
- Two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun,
- Three antlerless deer with archery,
- One antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun.
2026 Bear
- Bear Archery: Sept. 9-Nov. 30.
- Bear Alternative Firearms: Oct. 17-25.
- Bear Modern Gun: Nov. 14-30.
- Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 7-8.
2027 Turkey
- Youth Hunt: April 10-11. One legal turkey.
- Firearms Hunt: April 19-May 9. One legal turkey.
Other seasons AGFC lists for the area: crow, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Their dates are on AGFC's page.
Source: AGFC, Winona WMA, read October 2026. AGFC's page and its regulations are the final word.
How many deer are taken on Winona WMA?
Hunters checked 309 deer on Winona WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 3 seasons in AGFC's records, the area averaged 324 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 309 | 149 | 31 | 129 |
| 2023-24 | 315 | 136 | 25 | 154 |
| 2022-23 | 348 | 170 | 24 | 154 |
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 Winona WMA?
Location
Perry and Saline counties. 4 miles south of Perryville.
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.
Central Arkansas Water policy restricts ATV use or camping on CAW properties immediately surrounding Lake Winona.
A Cedar Mountain WMA Leased Land Permit is required to hunt, trap or camp on the Cedar Mountain WMA property within the Winona WMA. Visit Cedar Mountain WMA for map and boundary information.
Camping
There are no developed campsites, but USFS allows unrestricted camping where you want. Camping is not allowed within the Central Arkansas Water Use Area immediately surrounding Lake Winona.
Description
Consists of 174,782 acres of moderate to rugged mountain terrain and narrow valleys. The predominate timber types are upland hardwoods, shortleav pine and mixed pine-hardwood. Typical of the Ouachitas, the ridges run in an east-west fashion. Hardwoods are generally found on the north and east aspects of the mountains while pine occupies the south and west aspects. Numerous streams are found on the area, including the headwaters of the Maumelle and Saline Rivers. The South Fouche LaFave river cuts across the northwest corner of the area. A few man-made lakes including Lake Winona, Lake Sylvia and Bear Creek Lake are found on the area.
Ownership
USDA Forest Service • 145,276 acres
Primary ownership is by the USDA. The AGFC annually leases large portions of land from Green Bay Packaging, Inc. to enhance public access and hunting on this WMA as well.
Age
It was established in 1968.
From AGFC's page for the area.
Which county is Winona WMA in?
| County | Acres of the area in it | County deer, 2024-25 | Rank of 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 61,606 | 4,566 | 4th |
| Perry County | 58,995 | 2,484 | 40th |
| Garland County | 2,943 | 3,392 | 23rd |
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 Winona WMA?
Highways through the area: AR 7, AR 324, AR 9 and AR 10. Nearest towns: Perryville (4 miles), Casa (6 miles), Perry (6 miles) and Adona (7 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cedar Mountain WMA (next to it), Nimrod Lloyd Millwood WMA (1.1 miles), Harris Brake WMA (1.2 miles) and Maumelle River WMA (1.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Winona WMA in 2026-27?
AGFC's dates for Winona WMA: Deer Archery, Sept. 26-Feb. 28. Deer Alternative Firearms, Oct. 17-25. Deer Modern Gun, Nov. 14-Dec. 6 and Dec. 26-28. Deer Modern Gun Youth Hunts, Nov. 7-8 and Jan. 2-3.
How many deer can you take on Winona WMA?
Three deer, no more than two antlered bucks, which may include: two antlered bucks with archery, alternative firearms or modern gun, three antlerless deer with archery and one antlerless deer with alternative firearms or modern gun. (AGFC's 2026-27 rules for the area).
How many deer were killed on Winona WMA last season?
Hunters checked 309 deer on Winona WMA in the 2024-25 season: 149 antlered bucks, 31 button bucks and 129 does, by AGFC's deer check records. The 3-season average is 324.
What county is Winona WMA in?
Saline County (61,606 acres), Perry County (58,995 acres) and Garland County (2,943 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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