Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
There are many places to fish in the forest.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Lake and Pond fishing is available in the forest.
River and Stream Fishing
River fishing is available in the forest.
Hunting
Hunting is permitted anywhere on the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests except within developed recreation sites, areas closed by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission or otherwise posted areas. All state hunting and fishing regulations, fees, and seasons apply on national forest land. For more information contact the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Recreational and Target Shooting
Target shooting is allowed in the forest check out some helpful information here.
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Richland Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
This area has a small picturesque mountain stream with waterfalls, rocks, and bluffs and 11 family camping units. There is access to the Richland Creek Wilderness Area. Due to very rough roads,…
Richland Creek Wilderness
Site Open
The Richland Creek Wilderness was created by the 1984 Arkansas Wilderness Act and contains 11,801 acres in the middle of the Boston Mountains. One of three wildernesses on the Buffalo Ranger…
Salt Fork Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area
Salt Fork Walk In Turkey Hunting Area is 8,941 acres in size and is located north and east of White Rock Mountain, north of Forest Service (FS) Road 1003, west of FS Road 1509, south of FS Road 1007…
Shelton Point Shooting Range
Site Open
The Shelton Point Shooting Range is a great place to shoot firearms recreationally, or sight your weapon prior to one of Arkansas' legal game seasons. The shooting range is located off Arkansas…
Shores Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Shores Lake Recreation Area offers an 82-acre lake with a fully accessible bathroom facility with ramps. The fishing piers were designed with wheelchair use in mind. Underwater structures were built…
Spring Lake Recreation Area
Site Closed
Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 82-acre Spring Lake is a favorite area for water sports such as swimming and fishing. Camping and picnicking are also popular pastimes. The…
Sylamore Shooting Range
Site Open
Two ranges are available: a rifle range 200 yards long and a pistol range 50 yards long. Visitors need to bring their own targets and tape, thumbtacks or stapler to attach the target to the holder.…
Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area
The main section of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness was designated in 1974 with additional acreages created by the 1984 Arkansas Wilderness Act totaling approximately 12.000 acres. This is one of the 3…