Deer Sep 27–Feb 28. Turkey Apr 6–May 10.
Arkansas hunting seasons cover 924 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Arkansas wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 1 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — |
+ 438 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Shotgun | Apr 4 — May 10 | — | — |
+ 146 more Turkey seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 1 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Archery | Sep 19 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 30 | — | — |
+ 192 more Bear seasons
Arkansas hunting season currently spans Sep 27 to Feb 28 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 924 Arkansas season dates.
Arkansas offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Arkansas on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Arkansas public land, license, and regulations.