Arkansas Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Arkansas.
Overview
Arkansas offers exceptional outdoor opportunities across forests, wetlands, farmland, and the famed Mississippi Flyway.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Whitetail deer (archery, muzzleloader, modern gun)
- Turkey seasons (spring & youth)
- Bear seasons (regional)
- Small game (squirrel, rabbit, dove, quail)
- Waterfowl (duck, goose — world-class)
- Fishing seasons (trout, bass, catfish, crappie)
Licensing
Arkansas requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Fishing license (annual, 3-day, combo)
- Deer permit
- Turkey permit
- Bear permit
- Waterfowl stamps (state & federal)
Key Species
- Whitetail Deer
- Eastern Turkey
- Black Bear
- Dove & Quail
- Bass, Crappie, Catfish
- Trout (Ozark streams)
- Waterfowl (Mississippi Flyway)
Public Land & Access
Arkansas offers extensive public land access through WMAs, national forests, and major lakes and rivers.
- Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
- Ozark National Forest
- Ouachita National Forest
- Bayou Meto WMA (waterfowl)
- Public lakes, rivers, and boat launches
- Permit hunts & special opportunities