The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved new non-motorized boat-only access areas on portions of George H. Dunklin Bayou Meto WMA, Dave Donaldson Black River WMA and Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA as part of its April 2026 regulations package at UAM.
Officials said the changes target hunter conflicts and crowding ahead of the 2026–27 waterfowl season. All of Galla Creek WMA also moves to non-motorized boat-only access. Maps of the new zones are to publish on AGFC.com as season approaches. Duck dates include Nov. 21–29, Dec. 10–23 and Dec. 26–Jan. 31.
