AR Turkey Hunting

Arkansas Turkey Season 2026

Turkey season in Arkansas runs Apr 4 – May 10 across 154 Zones.

154 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

ZoneTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Deer Zone 1SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 10SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 11SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 12SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 2SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 3SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 4SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 4ASpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 5SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 5ASpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 6SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 7SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 8SpringApr 4 — May 10———
Deer Zone 9SpringApr 4 — May 10———
WMA Alum Fork Natural Area WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Bayou Des Arc WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Bearcat Hollow WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Bell Slough WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Benson Creek Natural Area WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Big Creek WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Big Lake WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Big Timber WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Blevins WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———
WMA Blue Mountain WMASpringApr 6 — May 10———

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Turkey in Arkansas: FAQ

When is turkey season in Arkansas?

Turkey season in Arkansas currently runs Apr 4 to May 10, across 154 season rows and 154 Zones, split by weapon (Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in Arkansas?

The best Zones for turkey 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.

Plan your Turkey hunt in Arkansas

View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Arkansas seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey in Arkansas: parcels + public land