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2024-2025 Arkansas Hunting Dates

2024-2025 Arkansas Hunting DatesHey Arkansas hunters! Get ready to mark your calendars for the 2024-2025 hunting season. With a variety of game to pursue, this season promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, our comprehensive guide to the hunting dates will help you plan your outings.

Before you head on a hunt, swing by your local Farmers Coop store for hunting supplies.

Deer Hunting Dates

Early Buck Archery Hunt

  • Sept. 7-9

Archery Deer

  • Sept. 28-Feb. 28

Alternative Firearms (formerly muzzleloader season)

  • Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11
  • Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 14-16
  • Zones 4A, 5A, 14, and 15
  • Oct. 19-27 and Dec. 21-23
  • Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A, and 17
  • Oct. 19-27

Modern Gun

  • Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11
  • Nov. 9-Dec. 1 and Dec. 26-28
  • Zones 4A, 5A, 14, and 15
  • Nov. 9-Dec. 8 and Dec. 26-28
  • Zones 4 and 5
  • Nov. 9-17 and Dec. 26-28
  • Zones 9, 12, and 13
  • Nov. 9-Dec. 15 and Dec. 26-28
  • Zones 16, 16A, and 17
  • Nov. 9-Dec. 28

Youth Modern Gun Deer

  • Nov. 2-3 and Jan. 4-5

Bear Hunting Dates

Archery (Zones 1 and 2 only)

  • Sept. 18-Nov. 30

Alternative Firearms (formerly muzzleloader season) (Zones 1 and 2 only)

  • Oct. 19-27

Special Youth Modern Gun Bear Hunt (Zones 1 and 2 only)

  • Nov. 2-3

Modern Gun

  • Bear Zones 1 and 2
  • Nov. 9-30
  • Bear Zone 3, 4, 5, and 5A
  • Dec. 21-27

Waterfowl Hunting Dates

Special Early Teal Season

  • Sept. 15-30

Duck, Coot, and Merganser

  • Nov. 23-Dec. 2, Dec. 10-23, and Dec. 27, 2024-Jan. 31, 2025

Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt

  • Feb. 8-9, 2025

Special Active Duty Military and Veteran Hunt

  • Feb. 9, 2025

White-fronted, Snow, Blue, and Ross’s Goose

  • Oct. 26-Nov. 3, Nov. 23-Dec. 2, Dec. 10-23, and Dec. 27-Jan. 31

Canada Goose

  • Sept. 1-Oct. 15, Nov. 23-Dec. 2, Dec. 10-23, and Dec. 27-Jan. 31

Light Goose Conservation Order (Snow, Blue, and Ross’s Goose)

  • Feb. 1-7, Feb. 10-April 25

Early Migratory Birds Hunting Dates

Dove (Mourning, White-winged, and Eurasian collared-dove)

  • Sept. 7-Oct. 27 and Dec. 8-Jan. 15

Virginia Rail and Sora

  • Sept. 14-Nov. 22

Common and Purple Gallinule

  • Sept. 1-Nov. 9

Wilson’s Snipe

  • Nov. 1-Feb. 15

Woodcock

  • Nov. 2-Dec. 16

Small Game Hunting Dates

Quail

  • Nov. 1-Feb. 1

Rabbit

  • Sept. 1-Feb. 28

Squirrel

  • May 15-Feb. 28

Plan Your Hunting Season

With so many dates and options available, planning ahead is crucial. Be sure to check specific regulations for each game and zone to ensure a safe and legal hunting experience. Happy hunting, and may your season be filled with adventure and success!

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