Arkansas Hunting Leases Can Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program

Arkansas Hunting Leases Can Participate in Deer Management Assistance Program

Lake City area hunting enthusiasts with leased land may be interested to learn that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) continues to offer its Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) to private hunting leases. This program, designed to help landowners and leaseholders better manage deer populations on their properties, has been a valuable resource for many in our region, including Columbia County hunters.

DMAP provides participants with biological data and management recommendations tailored to their specific property. This includes assistance with deer harvest strategies, habitat improvements, and population monitoring. The goal is to promote healthy deer herds and improve hunting quality across the state, including the lands surrounding Lake City near areas like the Suwannee River basin.

While the AGFC has not released specific participation numbers for Lake City, the program is open to any private landowner or hunting lease with at least 500 contiguous acres. Those interested in learning more about DMAP, including application procedures and program benefits, can find information on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's official website. Participation in such programs helps ensure sustainable hunting opportunities for generations to come in our community, from the historic downtown to the surrounding woodlands.