Arkansas Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Arkansas, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 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 5 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Arkansas including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 14 - Dec 6, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
5 seasons for Arkansas deer hunting
Sep 27, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery in zones
Nov 8 - Dec 7, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Unverified historical modern-gun dates; zone scope was not recorded. Not statewide hunting permission.
Nov 14 - Dec 6, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Dec 26-28, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Oct 18-26, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader-only week
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Zone-Specific Information
Arkansas has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Deer Zone 1. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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.
Arkansas Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Arkansas
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in Arkansas?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 27, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery in zones
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Arkansas?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-11-08 to 2025-12-07; 2026-11-14 to 2026-12-06; 2026-12-26 to 2026-12-28. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Arkansas have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 26, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader-only week
Are there different deer hunting zones in Arkansas?
Yes, Arkansas has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Deer Zone 1. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Arkansas?
Yes, you need a valid Arkansas hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Arkansas wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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