Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area
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last updated: June 2023

Access

Access to Bell Slough is available from Grassy Lake Road and from the backside of the Lake Conway Dam.

Area Notes

A free annual General Use Permit (WMP) is required to hunt or trap on WMAs. Permits are available online by clicking "Buy Licenses" at agfc.com or by calling 833-345-0325 or any regional office.
The Palarm Creek Waterfowl Rest Area closes to access Nov. 1 and reopens to access Feb. 16.
For access restrictions that affect all users during waterfowl season, check the waterfowl guidebook.

Description

Bell Slough WMA consists of 2,040 acres of woodlands and wetlands nestled between Little Rock and the growing city of Conway. Palarm Creek Rest Area offers birders a chance to view waterfowl, shorebirds and Neotropical migrants, and provides feeding and loafing habitat for migrating waterfowl.

Hunting Opportunities

Waterfowl hunting is available at Bell Slough. Mallards, gadwall and wood ducks are the primary waterfowl species seen on the area during winter. Bowhunting for deer and squirrel hunting are available on the area as well.

Location

Bell Slough WMA lies just south of Mayflower off Interstate 40.

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Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area is not employed by or affiliated with the Land Conservation Assistance Network, and the Network does not certify or guarantee their services. The reader must perform their own due diligence and use their own judgment in the selection of any professional.