Get ready to experience the thrill of the hunt in Arkansas! As an avid hunter, you’ll want to stay up-to-date on all the latest hunting season dates. The Arkansas hunting season dates for 2023 are known, although they may vary depending on harvest results and other reasons. In Arkansas, you’ll be able to hunt bear, elk, turkey, and deer, with the potential of alterations to start and finish dates and bag limits.
To go hunting in Arkansas, you must first apply for a hunting license or permit online. The cost of these licenses and permits varies depending on the season, kind of hunting, where you live, and other factors.
Private land hunting is also a great option in Arkansas, with the state Game and Fish Commission listing various locations that allow hunting. There are six hunting areas in mid- and southern Arkansas, but each has its unique set of regulations for gaining license.
Stay tuned and read on the post for the most up-to-date information about Arkansas hunting seasons, and prepare to feel the excitement of the hunt!
Arkansas Hunting Seasons
We aimed to create the most straightforward guide possible regarding the 2022–2023 hunting seasons in Arkansas. Discover the start and end dates for each season, discover the rules and bag limitations, comprehend the licensing requirements, and have access to useful resources.
Arkansas Deer Hunting Seasons
In general, deer hunting seasons in Arkansas typically occur in the fall and winter months. For complete zone wise details on deer season you may read our Deer hunting season guide in Arkansas.
| Arkansas Deer Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer (Archery) | Saturday-September 24, 2022 | Tuesday-February 28, 2023 | All Zones. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. See the rules. |
| Deer (First Muzzloader) | Saturday-October 15, 2022 | Sunday-October 23, 2022 | Deer zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 4A, 5A, 14, 15, 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A, and 17. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (First Youth Gun) | Saturday-November 5, 2022 | Sunday-November 6, 2022 | All Zones. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. See the rules. |
| Deer (Fourth Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Sunday-December 18, 2022 | Zones 9, 12, and 13. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Fifth Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Wednesday-December 28, 2022 | Zone 16, 16A, 17. Statewide The bag limit is six deer, with no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Third Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Sunday-December 11, 2022 | Zones 4A, 5A, 14, and 15. Statewide The bag limit is six deer, with no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Second Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Sunday-November 20, 2022 | Zones 4 and 5. The statewide bag limit is 6 deer, no more than 2 bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (First Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Sunday-December 4, 2022 | Zones: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Second Muzzleloader) | Saturday-December 10, 2022 | Monday-December 12, 2022 | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Third Muzzleloader) | Saturday-December 17, 2022 | Monday-December 19, 2022 | Zones 4A, 5A, 14, and 15. Statewide The bag limit is six deer, with no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Sixth Gun) | Monday-December 26, 2022 | Wednesday-December 28, 2022 | The Christmas holiday quest. Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. |
| Deer (Private Land Antlerless) | Thursday-December 29, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | All Zones. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. See the rules. |
| Deer (Second Youth Gun) | Saturday-January 7, 2023 | Sunday-January 8, 2023 | All Zones. The statewide bag limit is six deer, no more than two bucks. Limits vary by zone. See the rules. |
Elk hunting seasons in Arkansas.
| Arkansas Elk Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk (Core Zone-Youth 1) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Sunday-October 2, 2022 | Public and private, although they both need different licences. Zone for Core Elk Management. 1 elk is the maximum bag each season. |
| Elk (Core Zone-Regular 1) | Monday-October 3, 2022 | Friday-October 7, 2022 | Public and private, although they both need different licences. Zone for Core Elk Management. 1 elk is the maximum bag each season. |
| Elk (Core Zone-Youth 2) | Saturday-October 29, 2022 | Sunday-October 30, 2022 | Public and private, although they both need different licences. Zone for Core Elk Management. 1 elk is the maximum bag each season. |
| Elk (Core Zone-Regular 2) | Monday-October 31, 2022 | FridayNovember 4, 2022 | Public and private, although they both need different licences. Zone for Core Elk Management. 1 elk is the maximum bag each season. |
Core Elk Management Zone
All lands within Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Searcy counties (both public and private)
- Hunting elk outside the Core Elk Management Zone during the deer hunting season is permitted with legal firearms.
- Permits for Hunting Elk Can Be Applied For Now (May 1-June 1)
Bear Hunting Seasons in Arkansas.
| Arkansas Bear Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear (Archery) | Saturday-September 17, 2022 | Wednesday-November 30, 2022 | Only one bear of each sex may be taken in Zone 2 of the state. |
| Bear (Muzzleloader) | Saturday-October 15, 2022 | Sunday-October 23, 2022 | You're allowed to take home just one bear of any sex from Zone 2 in the state. |
| Bear (Youth Gun) | Saturday-November 5, 2022 | Sunday-November 6, 2022 | Only one bear of each sex may be taken in Zone 2 of the state. |
| Bear (First Gun) | Saturday-November 12, 2022 | Wednesday-November 30, 2022 | The statewide bag limit for bears is 1. |
| Bear (Third Gun) | Sunday-November 20, 2022 | Monday-December 5, 2022 | Bag limit for bears of either sex in Zone 5A is 1. |
| Bear (Second Gun) | Saturday-November 26, 2022 | Sunday-December 4, 2022 | The statewide bag limit for bears is 1. |
Seasons for hunting Furbearers in Arkansas.
| Furbearer Hunting Seasons | Start Date | End Date | Hunting Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furbearer trapping (other than coyote, beaver, nutria) | Monday, November 12, 2022 | Monday, February 28, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| Coyote trapping | Friday, August 1, 2022 | Tuesday, March 31, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| Beaver, nutria trapping | Monday, November 12, 2022 | Tuesday, March 31, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| Nutria, beaver hunting | Wednesday, September 1, 2022 | Tuesday, March 31, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| Gray fox, mink, muskrat, red fox hunting | Wednesday, September 1, 2022 | Monday, February 28, 2023 | During Day or night hunting |
| Raccoon, opossum, striped skunk | Wednesday, January 1, 2023 | Saturday, December 31, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| Bobcat hunting | Wednesday, September 1, 2022 | Monday, February 28, 2023 | NA |
| Coyote Day Hunting | Wednesday, January 1, 2023 | Saturday, December 31, 2023 | At Sunrise |
| River otter hunting | Monday, November 12, 2022 | Monday, February 28, 2023 | At Sunrise |
Bobcat Season
| Arkansas Bobcat Season | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Tuesday-February 28, 2023 | A Bag limit of 2 per day. |
Coyote & Fox Seasons
| Arkansas Coyote & Fox Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote | Saturday-January 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | There is no bag limit. |
| Fox – Gray & Red | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Tuesday-February 28, 2023 | The daily bag limit is 2 of each species. |
Hogs Seasons
| Arkansas Hogs Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feral Hogs (Private) | Saturday-January 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | There is no closed season. There is no limit. |
| Feral Hogs (Public Firearm) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Sunday-January 8, 2023 | There is no limit. It may be used for any rifle deer, bear, or elk hunt. For exact season information, see the deer, elk, and bear gun seasons. |
| Feral Hogs (Public Archery) | Tuesday-November 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | There is no limit. |
Rabbit Seasons
| Arkansas Rabbit Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Tuesday-February 28, 2023 | There is aag limit 8 per day. |
Dove Seasons
| Arkansas Dove Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove (Early Season) | Saturday-September 3, 2022 | Sunday-October 23, 2022 | You may only bring home 15 mourning doves or white-winged pigeons each day. The Eurasian collared dove has no bag restriction. |
| Dove (Late Season) | Thursday-December 8, 2022 | Sunday-January 15, 2023 | The daily bag limit for mourning and white-winged doves is fifteen. The Eurasian Collared Dove is a species for which there is no bag restriction. |
Duck Seasons
| Arkansas Duck Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck (Special Early Teal) | Thursday-September 15, 2022 | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Daily bag limit of six. (A combination of blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, and cinnamon teal). |
| Duck (1st-Season) | Saturday-November 19, 2022 | Sunday-November 27, 2022 | You are only allowed to bring in a total of six bags each day. |
| Duck (Youth and Veteran Waterfowl 1) | Saturday-December 3, 2022 | Saturday-December 3, 2022 | On certain dates, only those under the age of 15 and veterans are allowed to hunt waterfowl. |
| Duck (2nd-Season) | Saturday-December 10, 2022 | Friday-December 23, 2022 | Daily bag limit of 6. |
| Duck (3rd-Season) | Monday-December 26, 2022 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 | Daily bag limit of 6. |
| Duck (Youth and Veteran Waterfowl 2) | Saturday-February 4, 2023 | Saturday-February 4, 2023 | Only children under the age of fifteen and veterans may take part in the harvest of ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers on certain days. |
Goose Seasons
| Arkansas Goose Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose (Early Canada Goose) | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Saturday-October 15, 2022 | The Canada Goose. Bag limit of five per day. |
| Goose (1st Season) | Saturday-October 29, 2022 | Friday-November 11, 2022 | Bags with white fronts are limited to three per day. Baggage allowance in Canada is two per day. Bag limit for Snow, Blue, and Ross is 20 per day. |
| Goose (2nd Season) | Saturday-November 19, 2022 | Sunday-November 27, 2022 | Bags with white fronts are limited to three per day. Baggage allowance in Canada is two per day. Bag limit for Snow, Blue, and Ross is 20 per day. |
| Goose (Youth and Veteran Waterfowl-1) | Saturday-December 3, 2022 | Saturday-December 3, 2022 | Only kids 15 and under, as well as war veterans, are permitted to gather ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers on certain days. |
| Goose (3rd Season) | Monday-December 26, 2022 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 | Bags with white fronts are limited to three per day. Baggage allowance in Canada is two per day. Bag limit for Snow, Blue, and Ross is 20 per day. |
| Goose (1st Conservation Order) | Wednesday-February 1, 2023 | Friday-February 3, 2023 | No restriction for light geese. |
| Goose (Youth and Veteran Waterfowl-2) | Saturday-February 4, 2023 | Saturday-February 4, 2023 | Only kids 15 and under, as well as war veterans, are permitted to gather ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers on certain days. |
| Goose (2nd Conservation Order) | Sunday-February 5, 2023 | Tuesday-April 25, 2023 | No restriction for light geese. |
Quail Seasons
| Arkansas Quail Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite Quail | Tuesday-November 1, 2022 | Sunday-February 5, 2023 | There is a bag limit 6 per day. |
Turkey Seasons
| Arkansas Turkey Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Youth | Saturday-April 9, 2022 | Sunday-April 10, 2022 | Zones 1 and 2 each have one permitted turkey. |
| Turkey (Zone-2) | Monday-April 18, 2022 | Sunday-May 8, 2022 | Bag restrictions are specified in the rules. |
| Turkey (Zone-1) | Monday-April 18, 2022 | Tuesday-April 26, 2022 | Bag restrictions are specified in the rules. |
Crow Season
| Arkansas Crow Season | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow | Thursday, September 01, 2022 | Wednesday, February 01, 2023 | Statewide (Thursday-Monday hunting only) |
Migratory Bird Season
| Arkansas Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons | Hunting Season-Start Date | Hunting Season-End Date | Bag Limit | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck, Coot & Merganser | Friday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | ||
| Wednesday, December 10, 2022 | Friday, December 23, 2022 | |||
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Sunday, January 31, 2023 | |||
| Snow, Blue & Ross’s Goose | Thursday, October 29, 2022 | Sunday, November 11, 2022 | ||
| Friday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | |||
| Wednesday, December 10, 2022 | Friday, December 23, 2022 | |||
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Sunday, January 31, 2023 | |||
| White-fronted Goose | Thursday, October 29, 2022 | Sunday, November 11, 2022 | 3 | 9 |
| Friday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | 3 | 9 | |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2022 | Friday, December 23, 2022 | 3 | 9 | |
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Sunday, January 31, 2023 | 3 | 9 | |
| Canada Goose | Wednesday, September 1, 2022 | Sunday, October 15, 2022 | 5 | 15 |
| Friday, November 19, 2022 | Sunday, November 27, 2022 | 2 | 6 | |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2022 | Friday, December 23, 2022 | 2 | 6 | |
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Sunday, January 31, 2023 | 2 | 6 | |
| Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove | Friday, September 3, 2022 | Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Mourning and white-winged dove (Daily limit – 15) | (Mourning and white-winged dove Possession limit – 45), (Eurasian collared-doves –No daily bag or possession limit) |
| Saturday, December 8, 2022 | Sunday, January 15, 2023 | Mourning and white-winged dove (Daily limit – 15) | (Mourning and white-winged dove Possession limit – 45), (Eurasian collared-doves –No daily bag or possession limit) |
|
| Virginia Rail & Sora | Friday, September 10, 2022 | Sunday, November 18, 2022 | 25 | 75 (Combined) |
| Special Early Teal | Wednesday, September 15, 2022 | Saturday, September 30, 2022 | Daily Limit – 6 (blue-winged, green-winged and cinnamon teal combined) | 18 |
| Wilson’s Snipe | Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Sunday, February 15, 2023 | 8 | 24 |
| Common & Purple Gallinule | Wednesday, September 1, 2022 | Sunday, November 9, 2022 | 15 | 45 |
| Woodcock | Sunday, November 5, 2022 | Monday, December 19, 2022 | 3 | 9 |
| Special Youth and Veteran Waterfowl Hunt | Saturday, December 3, 2022 | Dec. 3, 2022, and Feb. 4, 2023 |
Overview of the migratory bird season in AR
Before being permitted to shoot ducks, geese, doves, coots, woodcocks, snipe, rail, or gallinules in Arkansas, people who are 16 years of age or higher and desire to acquire a hunting pass from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP). The HIP register is meant to allow the Commission to oversee and control these species’ shootings and ensure that morally and sustainably responsible hunting methods are used.
It is a requirement for obtaining a hunting licence that you register for HIP. You can do this in person at any Commission location or www.agfc.com website. By encouraging ethical shooting methods that don’t damage the birds’ population, this rule aims to protect these species for future years. The Commission can sustain healthy populations of these species for leisure and biological reasons by tracing and watching shooting activities.
- Hunting for teal is permissible all day, but shooting for other species is only allowed an hour before sunrise until dusk.
- Due to marshy areas, waterfowl shooting is prohibited in some Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The Dave Donaldson Black River and George H. Dunklin Jr. Bayou Meto WMAs have a noon departure time, while all other duck shooting areas have a 1:00 p.m. departure time.
- Between November 1 and February 15, visitors are not permitted in designated regions of bird roosting places.
- Ducks are restricted to six per day and 18 per week.
- The daily weight limit for coots is 15, with a maximum of three times that amount permitted in custody at any given time.
- Mergansers can be kept in captivity for up to three times as long as they are given up to five times daily.
- For some species, bag and ownership restrictions have been implemented to guarantee ethical shooting methods and long-term population protection.
*** According to the laws, only those 15 years of age or younger, veterans, and current military people are permitted to shoot ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers. A guide of at least 21 must accompany anyone under 18 who has yet to finish a hunting education training. Supervisors cannot remove the called-in animals, including ducks, geese, coots, and mergansers.
These animals have the same firing opportunity and weight restrictions as the regular hunting season. Hunting is permitted on WMAs from 30 minutes before dawn until sundown. All shooters should take the time to become acquainted with these guidelines before going shooting because they must be aware of them. These laws have been created to ensure healthy and moral shooting practises and safeguard these species for future years.
Note:Please visit www.reportband.gov if you kill a migrating bird that has been banded.
Waterfowl Season
| Species | Hunting Season Dates |
|---|---|
| Duck, Coot and Merganser | Nov. 19-27; Dec. 10-23; and Dec. 26, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023 |
| White-Fronted Goose | Oct. 29-Nov. 11; Nov. 19-27; Dec. 10-23; and Dec. 26, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Canada Goose | Sept. 1-Oct. 15; Nov. 19-27; Dec. 10-23; and Dec. 26, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Snow, Blue and Ross’s Goose | Oct. 29-Nov. 11; Nov. 19-27; Dec. 10-23; and Dec. 26, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023 |
| Snow, Blue and Ross’s Goose Conservation Order | Feb. 1-3, 2023; Feb. 5-April 25, 2023 |
| Youth, Military and Veteran Waterfowl Hunt | Dec. 3, 2022, and Feb. 4, 2023 |
Hunting License Fees
| License Types | Fees |
|---|---|
| Combination Sportsman’s License (CS) | $35.50 |
| Resident (Sportsman’s License) (RS) | $25.00 |
| Resident (Wildlife Conservation License) (HNT) | $10.50 |
| General WMA Hunter Use Permit (WMP) | Free |
| Resident (Trapper’s Permit) (TP) | Free |
| Resident (Hunting Guide License) (GLH) | $25.00 |
| Resident (Special Hunting Guide License) (GLS) | $150.00 |
| Deferred Hunter Education License (DHE) | Free |
| NonResident (Annual All Game Hunting License) (NBG) | $350.00 |
| NonResident (5-Day All Game Hunting License) (AG5) | $180.00 |
| NonResident (3-Day All Game Hunting License) (AG3) | $125.00 |
| NonResident (1-Day All Game Hunting License) (AG1) | $55.00 |
| NonResident (Annual Small Game Hunting License) (NRH) | $110.00 |
| NonResident (5-Day Small Game Hunting License) (SG5) | $70.00 |
| NonResident (Trapper’s Permit) (NFT) | $125.00 |
| NonResident (Hunting Guide License) (GNH) | $450.00 |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp - Resident ) (DSR) | $7.00 |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp - NonResident) (DSN) | $35.00 |
| Non-Resident (5-Day WMA Waterfowl Permit) (NW5) | $30.50 |
| Harvest Information Program Registration (HIP) | Free |
| Federal Duck Stamp | $25.00 |
| 65 Plus Lifetime Hunting License (Application) | $25.00 |
| 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License (Application) | $35.50 |
| Nonexpiring Lifetime Resident (Hunting and Fishing Sportsman’s Permit (Application) | $1,000.00 |
| Resident (3-Year Disability Hunting License (RDH) (Application) | $25.00 |
| Mobility Impairment Access Permit (Application) | Free |
Buy a License
• Toll Free phone 800-364-4263 (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
• Visit www.agfc.com or download the AGFC mobile app.
Arkansas Hunting Contacts
Phone number:
- 501-223-6300
- 800-364-4263 (toll-free)
Address:
- 2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Important Arkansas Hunting Season Links.
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About Arkansas Hunting.
Wildlife control and environmental protection are given top priority in Arkansas. Hunting is therefore prohibited at specific periods of the year when creatures are breeding. The state makes a concerted effort to maintain the land’s and creatures’ welfare to protect the people in the coming years. Large game creatures like crocodiles, elks, bears, deer, and lesser game like bunnies, rodents, and quails can be found in the state. Shooting is permitted in several wildlife control zones throughout the state, and licenses can be acquired for nothing or at a low fee. The shooting experience in Arkansas is distinct and memorable, making it an excellent location for hunting enthusiasts.
2023 Arkansas Hunting Seasons Regulations
- Hunters and their partners must cover at least 400 square inches of their upper body in hunter orange, chartreuse, or fiery camouflage.
- In the CWD control zone, feeding any untamed creatures is forbidden.
- As required, forage areas can be used.
- Only muzzleloaders and arrows are permitted hunting tools during the muzzleloader deer and bear seasons.
- Small wild creatures can be hunted with air rifles.
Often Asked Questions on Arkansas Hunting Seasons
When is Arkansas's deer season?
The archery season, which began on September 25 and allows hunters to use bow tools to pursue deer, traditionally marks the opening of the deer hunting season in Arkansas. The modern firearm season, which started on November 13 and allowed shooters to use modern firearms to pursue deer, comes after this one. These times mark the start of the period during which deer may be lawfully killed using the techniques mentioned. To guarantee a practical and secure hunting experience, hunters must adhere to all shooting laws and safety precautions.
In Arkansas, is it legal to bait deer?
On private property outside the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone, hunters in Arkansas may use feeding plots and bait to lure deer, but attracting is not permitted in controlled wildlife regions. Feeding plots, which are little patches of land seeded with flora that deer enjoy eating, can be used all year to draw deer to a particular shooting location. In the CWD Management Zone, a specified state region where steps are in place to avoid and control the spread of CWD, a deadly disease that affects deer and other cervids, baiting and feeding deer is severely forbidden.
When does the Arkansas bow season begin?
The 25th of September marks the beginning of the bow season for deer in the state of Arkansas.
When does Arkansas' deer season end?
The deer season is open for archery through the 28th of February, however the exact dates vary depending on the zone and the weapon.
What is Arkansas' deer harvest limit?
A hunter in Arkansas can capture up to five deer each hunting season, including two males. Hunting can be done with a muzzleloader, a contemporary firearm, or a shooting bow. However, the maximum amount of antlerless deer that can be shot varies depending on the gun. Three antlerless deer can be killed with modern firearms or muzzleloaders, compared to five with archery. These hunting rules were developed to control the deer population and guarantee the longevity of shooting in the region. Before shooting, hunters should review area laws to ensure they are not breaking any rules.
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• Raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and pen-raised quail may be temporarily held captive for dog training or authorized field trials by individuals or groups with the agreement of the AGFC head of wildlife management.
• Participants in a pursuit for fun or dog training may only carry killing tools that are lawful to use at the time and location of the chase (if no legal season is available, no killing tools may be carried).
• April 1–May 15 are restricted dates for using dogs to hunt wild animals for fun, with the following exceptions: From April 1 through May 15, hunting is permitted inside fox and coyote cages, during authorized field tests, and nighttime chasing (from 60 minutes after sunset to 60 minutes before dawn).
• When dogs are not allowed during a firearms deer season, it is forbidden to chase coyotes and foxes for fun.
• Dogs may not be utilized to pursue animals during the springtime juvenile turkey hunt from 60 minutes before dawn to 60 minutes after dusk.
• Only in deer zones where dogs are permitted to be used for deer hunting during the current rifle deer seasons may dogs be used to pursue deer for training reasons from 30 minutes before dawn to 30 minutes after sunset from October 1 through December 31.
*Please confirm the above on AGFC website before pursuing.