{"product_id":"maumelle-river-hunting-pulaski-ar","title":"Maumelle River Hunting - Pulaski AR","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eMaumelle River WMA — Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaumelle River WMA sits just west of Little Rock near Lake Maumelle in central Arkansas. The WMA was established through a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Central Arkansas Water (CAW), which manages Lake Maumelle as a drinking water reservoir. The two organizations signed a 99-year lease in 2013, and the area is managed by AGFC under standard WMA regulations. The huntable portion covers roughly 8,208 acres, a mix of hardwood timber, oak flats, and river bottom terrain along the Maumelle River corridor, with some of the land also bordering Lake Maumelle itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAnimals You Can Hunt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitetail Deer\u003c\/strong\u003e — The deer population is solid, built up over many years of limited access when the watershed was largely off-limits to the public. Local hunters report good deer numbers, and neighboring private leases actually push deer onto the WMA during gun season, which can work in your favor. The area heats up well as the rut kicks in. The WMA deer bag limit is three deer, no more than one buck, with the three-point rule in effect. Deer archery runs September 27 through February 28, and no modern gun permit hunt is currently offered — archery and alternative firearms only for most of the season. Antler restrictions are tight here, so pay close attention to the regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e — Turkey numbers are reported to be good throughout the area. The mix of oak flats and river bottom timber is classic turkey habitat, and birds have had years of light pressure in this watershed. Spring turkey season follows standard Arkansas WMA dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfowl\u003c\/strong\u003e — Waterfowl hunting runs September 1 through February 21, open Thursdays through Mondays only with no limit. The Maumelle River corridor and lake edges provide solid duck habitat, especially during migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDove\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dove season runs November 1 through February 1 with a daily limit of 6 and possession limit of 12. Non-toxic shot is required when hunting with a shotgun on this WMA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquirrel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Season runs May 15 through February 28. One specific regulation worth noting: squirrel hunting on the portion west of the Arkansas Highway 10 bridge is allowed by shotgun with non-toxic shot only, including during permit deer hunts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbit, Furbearers, and other small game\u003c\/strong\u003e — Available under standard Arkansas WMA regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Access Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required, available at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325. Non-toxic shot is required for all shotgun hunting of small game, waterfowl, and dove on this WMA — that's a blanket rule specific to Maumelle River, not just for waterfowl. Horses and mules are prohibited on Maumelle River WMA entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003ePractical Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting pressure is real and growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This used to be a quiet, overlooked spot but word has gotten out over the last several years. Popular access points get crowded quickly, particularly during archery season. The play here is the same as most public land — put on your boots and get away from the easy access. The guys pulling up to the obvious trailheads are your competition; the guys hiking or boating in deeper are finding deer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA boat is a big advantage here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several hunters specifically note using a boat to reach spots that foot-only hunters skip, but be aware the water can get rough. Not the place for a small john boat in bad weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain changes are key.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for the transition zones between the oak flats and the pine timber — those edges and pinch points are where the deer funnel, especially during the rut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe three-point rule applies\u003c\/strong\u003e — no shooting spike bucks or small bucks. Know your antler restrictions before you climb in the stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCWD regulations apply\u003c\/strong\u003e since it sits in the central Arkansas zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBeing just west of Little Rock, this is a convenient option from eastern Oklahoma if you're combining it with a longer Arkansas trip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Hunts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54837805875491,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/8052\/7139\/files\/arkansashuntingleases.jpg?v=1773604591","url":"https:\/\/ushunts.com\/products\/maumelle-river-hunting-pulaski-ar","provider":"US Hunts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}