Arkansas Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Arkansas, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
2 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Arkansas Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Arkansas including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Arkansas hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 5 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 27, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Extended archery in zones | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 8 - Dec 7, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical modern-gun dates; zone scope was not recorded. Not statewide hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 14 - Dec 6, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Deer Zone 1 | Upcoming | AGFC 2026–27 Deer Zone 1 season details, Modern Gun dates only. No dogs allowed for deer hunting; CWD regulations apply. Sex/bag-limit, WMA, license, legal-arm, access and zone-boundary rules require separate agency checks. Not youth-hunt dates, statewide dates or hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Dec 26-28, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Deer Zone 1 | Upcoming | AGFC 2026–27 Deer Zone 1 season details, Modern Gun dates only. No dogs allowed for deer hunting; CWD regulations apply. Sex/bag-limit, WMA, license, legal-arm, access and zone-boundary rules require separate agency checks. Not youth-hunt dates, statewide dates or hunting permission. | |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 18-26, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader-only week | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 13 - May 3, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 27 - Nov 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery and gun combined | |
Waterfowl 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Duck season | |
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Arkansas Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Turkey
- Waterfowl
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Arkansas
Only two 2026 Deer Zone 1 modern-gun base date windows were reviewed. Youth dates, WMA/CWD rules, sex/bag limits, legal arms, licenses, access, zone boundaries and all other records remain separate agency checks. Recorded license-year metadata remains unverified.
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Arkansas Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Arkansas
What are the hunting season dates for Arkansas?
Recorded Arkansas entries cover Bear, Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Arkansas?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-27 to 2026-02-28; 2025-11-08 to 2025-12-07; 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-06; 2026-12-26 to 2026-12-28; 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-26. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Arkansas require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Arkansas agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-09 UTC in Arkansas?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 14, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Arkansas?
Only two 2026 Deer Zone 1 modern-gun base date windows were reviewed. Youth dates, WMA/CWD rules, sex/bag limits, legal arms, licenses, access, zone boundaries and all other records remain separate agency checks. Recorded license-year metadata remains unverified.
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