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2026-2027

Arkansas Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Arkansas is modeled by AGFC deer-zone season groups. WMA and property schedules remain a separate layer.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 18 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Early buck-only archery Archery
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A Buck Only
Youth modern gun — early segment Youth
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A Varies by zone
Youth modern gun — late segment Youth
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A Varies by zone
Alternative firearms — October segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Muzzleloader
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone
Alternative firearms — December segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Muzzleloader
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone
Alternative firearms — October segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Muzzleloader
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone
Alternative firearms — December segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Muzzleloader
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone
Alternative firearms — October-only zones Muzzleloader
Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A and 17 Varies by zone
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Firearm
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Firearm
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 4 and 5 Firearm
Zones 4 and 5 Varies by zone
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 4 and 5 Firearm
Zones 4 and 5 Varies by zone
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Firearm
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Firearm
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 9, 12 and 13 Firearm
Zones 9, 12 and 13 Varies by zone
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 9, 12 and 13 Firearm
Zones 9, 12 and 13 Varies by zone
Modern gun, Zones 16, 16A and 17 Firearm
Zones 16, 16A and 17 Varies by zone

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Early buck-only archery Buck Only General hunters
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A deer_zone_group

AGFC lists this early buck-only archery opportunity for each deer zone page. WMA/property rules may differ.

Official source
Archery Varies by zone General hunters
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A deer_zone_group

AGFC lists archery dates across the deer-zone pages. Zone bag limits and WMA/property rules remain separate.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 9 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 4 and 5 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4 and 5 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 4 and 5 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4 and 5 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — main segment, Zones 9, 12 and 13 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 9, 12 and 13 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun — late segment, Zones 9, 12 and 13 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 9, 12 and 13 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source
Modern gun, Zones 16, 16A and 17 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 16, 16A and 17 deer_zone_group

WMA/property schedules and bag limits are not modeled in this statewide deer-zone layer.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 5 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Alternative firearms — October segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 deer_zone_group

Alternative firearms is closed in Zones 4 and 5. WMA/property rules are not modeled.

Official source
Alternative firearms — December segment, Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 deer_zone_group

Alternative firearms is closed in Zones 4 and 5. WMA/property rules are not modeled.

Official source
Alternative firearms — October segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 deer_zone_group

Alternative firearms is closed in Zones 4 and 5. WMA/property rules are not modeled.

Official source
Alternative firearms — December segment, Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15 deer_zone_group

Alternative firearms is closed in Zones 4 and 5. WMA/property rules are not modeled.

Official source
Alternative firearms — October-only zones Varies by zone General hunters
Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A and 17 deer_zone_group

Alternative firearms is closed in Zones 4 and 5. WMA/property rules are not modeled.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth modern gun — early segment Varies by zone Youth
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A deer_zone_group

Zone bag limits and WMA/property rules remain separate.

Official source
Youth modern gun — late segment Varies by zone Youth
Deer Zones 1–17, including 4A, 5A and 16A deer_zone_group

Zone bag limits and WMA/property rules remain separate.

Official source