How big is Dave Donaldson WMA?

25,000-acre
The Dave Donaldson WMA is a 25,000-acre area situated on both banks of the Black River in Clay, Green and Randolph Counties. Primarily a bottomland hardwood forested area, this WMA is popular with duck, deer and squirrel hunters.

How many WMAs are in Arkansas?

100 WMAs
There are more than 100 WMAs, large and small, around the state. The WMA system encompasses 3,195,875 acres of the state, including tracts owned outright by the AGFC, cooperative areas, and leased lands. The largest portion of the WMA total acreage is in the Ouachita National Forest.

Where is the best duck hunting in Arkansas?

Best Duck Hunting in Arkansas

• 01 of 07. Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area.
• 02 of 07. White River National Wildlife Refuge.
• 03 of 07. Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge.
• 04 of 07. Bayou deView Wildlife Management Area.
• 05 of 07. Black River Wildlife Management Area.
• 06 of 07. Bois D’Arc Wildlife Management Area.
• 07 of 07.

Can you camp on WMA land in Arkansas?

Unless otherwise noted under a specific WMA, camping is limited to no more than 14 consecutive days and must be in a designated camping area. Camps may not remain unoccupied for more than 48 hours.

Where is Muddy Creek in Arkansas?

Situated 40 miles west of Hot Springs in the Muddy Creek Wildlife Management area of the Ouachita National Forest.

Do you need a hunting license to hunt on private property in Arkansas?

DO I NEED A HUNTING LICENSE TO HUNT WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS? Yes. A Hunting License is different from a Hunter Education Certificate and is required for any person who hunts any game animal within the state. This includes both residents and non-residents.

Are gun silencers legal in Arkansas?

Most states allow silencer ownership and use in hunting. In Arkansas, you can use your silencer for target shooting, home defense, hunting, or any other legal use.

What to do in the Black River area?

Major recreational areas include the Dave Donaldson-Black River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), between Corning and Pocahontas, and Shirey Bay-Rainey Brake WMA, east of the Strawberry community in Lawrence County. Fishing, duck hunting and wildlife watching are popular in both preserves.

Where does the Black River start in Arkansas?

Black River. Photo by Julius Whittington… Black River is formed by three smaller streams in southeast Missouri, then flows into Arkansas northeast of Corning.

How did the Black River WMA get its name?

(Youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal limit). The Black River WMA was originally named after the Black River that flows through the area. After his retirement in 1977, Dave Donaldson, an employee of the Game and Fish Commission for over 30 years was honored by the renaming of the area.

Where to find Dave Donaldson Black River WMA?

After his retirement in 1977, Dave Donaldson, an employee of the Game and Fish Commission for over 30 years was honored by the renaming of the area. Main access points may be reached by going north on Highway 90 about 2 miles from Deleplaine.