Broken Bow WMA covers 5,420 acres in northern McCurtain County. Located adjacent to the Broken Bow Reservoir and the Ouachita National Forest (north and east of the town of Broken Bow), this WMA is a mixture of hardwood/pine and riparian forests. The riparian forest consists primarily of hardwoods, such as sweet and black gums, red maple and elms. The rugged terrain of the area with its old forests and the adjacent reservoir offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. The average annual precipitation for the area is about 45 inches.
Driving Directions: The majority of the WMA lies along the Broken Bow Reservoir, north and south of the McCurtain County Wilderness Area, and can be entered by hiking or by boat from the lake. Only a small portion of the WMA is accessible by road.
From Broken Bow: From U.S. Hwy 70, approximately 20 miles north on U.S. Hwy 259, turn east at the Mount Herman store, 8.5 miles on the Holly Creek Campground Road to the area.