Arkansas Hunting Guide
The Natural State provides excellent deer and turkey hunting with long archery seasons and zone-based spring turkey. Modern gun, alternative firearms, and youth hunts; check AGFC for current dates.
Hunting Highlights
Arkansas Hunting Seasons 2025
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Sep 28 - Feb 28 | Modern gun Nov 9 - Dec 1 |
| Wild Turkey | — | Spring zone-dependent (Apr - May) |
* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Arkansas Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.
Key Species in Arkansas
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Arkansas Channel Catfish Fishing 2026: Tailwaters, Lakes, and Jug Lines
Arkansas channel catfish in 2026—AGFC creel rules, major rivers and reservoirs, jug and limb line regulations, and drift and bank tactics.
Arkansas Crappie Fishing 2026: Brush Piles, Trolling, and Creel Rules
Arkansas crappie in 2026—AGFC statewide creel and length rules, Ozark and Delta fisheries, spider-rigging and single-pole tactics through the spawn.
Arkansas Largemouth Bass Fishing 2026: Ozark Lakes, AGFC Black Bass Rules
Arkansas largemouth bass in 2026—AGFC fishing guidebook rules, major Ozark reservoirs, river fisheries, and seasonal tactics from shallow grass to offshore structure.
Arkansas Smallmouth Bass Fishing 2026: Ozark Rivers, Clear Water, Finesse
Arkansas smallmouth bass in 2026—AGFC black bass regulations, tailwater and river fisheries, smallmouth on highland reservoirs, and tube and jig tactics.
Arkansas Striped Bass Fishing 2026: Beaver Lake, Arkansas River, Slot Rules
Arkansas striped bass in 2026—AGFC special regulations on major reservoirs and rivers, live-bait and trolling tactics, and seasonal patterns below dams.
Arkansas Fishing 2026: Licenses, Ozark Rivers, and Big Reservoirs
Arkansas fishing 2026—license options, official AGFC regulations, trout permit checks, White River planning, reservoir rules, and border-water notes.
Arkansas Spring Turkey Hunting 2026: Zones, Tags & Where to Hunt
Arkansas spring turkey 2026—five private-land zones with staggered dates, youth hunt April 11–12, two-bird limit, turkey tags, and top WMAs and national forest for gobblers.