Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Buffalo National River Wildlife Management Area
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last updated: April 2023

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.
CWD regulations apply in Marion, Newton and Searcy counties. Due to ongoing research, collared or ear-tagged deer may be present. Research deer are legal for harvest. Tag and check research deer as required and call (833) 289-2469 within 12 hours of harvest.
Research deer are legal for harvest. Tag and check research deer as required and call (833) 289-2469 within 12 hours of harvest.
This area is administered by the National Park Service in conjunction with AGFC. Please visit the Superintendent’s Compendium available at www.nps.gov/buff for additional Federal regulations.
Chase for pleasure and dog training are not allowed.
Discharging firearms across, into or from the Buffalo River and its gravel bars is not allowed.
Hunting is not allowed in developed areas.
Firearms and crossbows must be unloaded and cased or broken down when in a developed campground.
The operation of off-road motor vehicles is not allowed on roads, lands and waters within the Buffalo National River.
Vehicles may not travel off-road.
Campsites may not remain unattended for more than 24 hours.
Sylamore WMA seasons and regulations apply to Buffalo National River lands in Marion and Baxter counties lying east of Big Creek and south and east of the Buffalo River.
No trapping is allowed on Buffalo National River.

Ownership

National Park Service

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