Deer season in Arkansas runs Sep 26 – Feb 28 across 154 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5A | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 6 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 7 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 8 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 9 | Archery | Sep 26 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Alum Fork Natural Area WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bayou Des Arc WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bearcat Hollow WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bell Slough WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Benson Creek Natural Area WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Creek WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Lake WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Timber WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blevins WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blue Mountain WMA | Archery | Sep 27 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
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| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5A | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 6 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 7 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 8 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 9 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| WMA Alum Fork Natural Area WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bayou Des Arc WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bearcat Hollow WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bell Slough WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Benson Creek Natural Area WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Creek WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Lake WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Timber WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blevins WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blue Mountain WMA | Muzzleloader | Oct 18 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
+ 129 more
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone 1 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 10 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 11 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 12 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 2 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 3 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 4A | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 5A | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 6 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 7 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 8 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Deer Zone 9 | Modern Gun | Nov 7 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| WMA Alum Fork Natural Area WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bayou Des Arc WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bearcat Hollow WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bell Slough WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Benson Creek Natural Area WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Creek WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Lake WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Timber WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blevins WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
| WMA Blue Mountain WMA | General | Nov 8 — Dec 1 | — | — | — |
+ 129 more
Deer season in Arkansas currently runs Sep 26 to Feb 28, across 462 season rows and 154 Zones, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle).
The best Zones for deer in Arkansas depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Arkansas seasons, public land, and license.