Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D’Arc

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City or Highway Located Near: Hope

How many access points are available to the hunting area? 2

Location of access points:
From Hope, take Arkansas Highway 29 south about 6 miles, take Arkansas Highway 355 west toward Springhill and follow into the area. The west side of the area can be accessed from U.S. Highway 67, west of Hope.

Is a permit required? No

Is all your information/permit application online? Yes

What is the limit on shells? No limit

Does your duck limit differ from the federal/state limit? No

Do you have controlled flooding? Yes

Are boats allowed at the hunting area? Yes

Are there boating restrictions in the area?
Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois D’Arc Lake is closed to hunting. Boats are not allowed on the greentree waterfowl area 14 days before waterfowl season opens. Boat motors larger than 25 horsepower and airboats may not be used. Boats are not allowed from 1 p.m.-4 a.m. during duck season (except on the lake).

What are your specific duck limit regulations?
The limit is six ducks may include no more than four mallards (no more than two of which may be hens), three wood ducks, two redheads, one black duck, four scaup, two pintails, one canvasback and one mottled duck. Duck and teal species not listed have no extra restriction beyond the six-duck total bag limit.

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