Arkansas Hunting Resources

Updated: September 20, 2026

Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

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In Season Now

Dove — Any Legal Firearmthru Oct 25
Squirrel — Any Legal Methodthru Feb 28
Rabbit — Any Legal Methodthru Feb 28
Dove — Firearmthru Oct 25
Early Teal — Firearmthru Sep 27
Early Canada Goose — Firearmthru Oct 15
Rail and Sora — Firearmthru Nov 20
Gallinule — Firearmthru Nov 9
Bear — Archery (Zone 1)thru Nov 29
Elk — Rifle (Zones 1 & 2)thru Sep 27
Early Teal — Special Seasonthru Sep 27
Canada Goose — Regularthru Oct 15
Dove — Regularthru Oct 25
Canada Goose — Early Seasonthru Oct 15
Virginia Rail and Sora — Firearmthru Nov 20
Common and Purple Gallinule — Firearmthru Nov 9

Opening Soon

Deer — Archeryopens Sep 26
Deer — Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader)opens Oct 17
Deer — Alternative Firearm (Zone 1)opens Oct 17
Deer — Alternative Firearm (Most Zones)opens Oct 17
Deer — Alternative Firearmsopens Oct 17
Deer — Youth Modern Gunopens Oct 30
Deer — Special Youth Modern Gunopens Oct 30
White-fronted Goose — Regularopens Oct 31
Snow, Blue and Ross's Goose — Regularopens Oct 31
White-fronted Goose — Firearmopens Oct 31
Snow, Blue and Ross's Goose — Firearmopens Oct 31
Quail — Any Legal Methodopens Nov 1
Snipe — Firearmopens Nov 1
Small Game — Generalopens Nov 1
Rabbit — Generalopens Nov 1
Wilson's Snipe — Firearmopens Nov 1

Ending Soon

Early Teal — Firearmends Sep 27
Elk — Rifle (Zones 1 & 2)ends Sep 27
Early Teal — Special Seasonends Sep 27

Deer

Early Buck-only ArcheryOfficial AGFC data. Zone-specific regulations may apply.

Aug 29, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026

ArcheryStatewide.

Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader)Official AGFC data. Additional dates: 2026-12-12 to 2026-12-14.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Early Buck ArcheryStatewide. Velvet hunt opportunity.

Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026

Youth Modern GunSplit season. Second segment: 2027-01-02 to 2027-01-03. Adult supervision required.

Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Modern GunEnd dates vary by zone: Nov 15 (Zone 16), Nov 29 (Zone 1), Dec 6 (Zones 2-4), Dec 13 (Zones 5-15), Dec 27 (Zones 17-20).

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026

Christmas HuntModern Gun.

Dec 26, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

Alternative Firearm (Zone 1)Split season. Second segment: 2026-12-12 to 2026-12-14. Northwest Arkansas.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Modern Gun (Zone 1)Northwest Arkansas.

Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Modern Gun (Zones 2-4)Central Arkansas.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

Modern Gun (Zones 5-15)Various zones.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026

Modern Gun (Zones 17-20)Southern Arkansas.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026

Alternative Firearm (Most Zones)Split season. Second segment: 2026-12-19 to 2026-12-21. Zone 16 closed.

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Alternative FirearmsPart 1. Zones 1-15, 17-20. Zone 16 closed. Part 2 dates vary by zone (Dec 12-14 or Dec 19-21).

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Special Youth Modern GunStatewide. Second segment: Jan 2-3, 2027.

Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Christmas Holiday HuntStatewide.

Dec 26, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

Dove

Any Legal FirearmStatewide. First split.

Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Any Legal FirearmStatewide. Second split.

Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027

FirearmStatewide. Second segment: Dec 8, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027.

Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

RegularSplit season. Second segment: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30. Third segment: 2026-12-09 to 2027-01-14. 15 daily.

Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Squirrel

Any Legal MethodStatewide small game.

May 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Rabbit

Any Legal MethodStatewide small game.

Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

GeneralSource: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027

Quail

Any Legal MethodStatewide small game.

Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027

Early Teal

FirearmSpecial Early Teal Season.

Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Special SeasonSpecial season.

Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Early Canada Goose

FirearmSource: [Early Migratory Birds](https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/early-migratory-birds/)

Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026

Rail and Sora

FirearmVirginia Rail and Sora. Source: [Early Migratory Birds](https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/early-migratory-birds/)

Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Gallinule

FirearmCommon and Purple Gallinule. Source: [Early Migratory Birds](https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/early-migratory-birds/)

Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Snipe

FirearmWilson's Snipe. Source: [Early Migratory Birds](https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/early-migratory-birds/)

Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

Woodcock

FirearmStatewide.

Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026

Duck, Coot, Merganser

FirearmSplit 2: Dec 9-22. Split 3: Dec 26 - Jan 30. Source: [Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-waterfowl-hunting/)

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

Light Goose

Conservation OrderSecond segment: Feb 8 - April 25, 2027.

Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027

Turkey

FallZone 3 Only. Split 2: Dec 12-27. Source: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Spring YouthAll zones except Zone 3. Source: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027

Spring Zone 1/1ASource: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Apr 13, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Spring Zone 2/2ASource: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Apr 20, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Spring Zone 3Source: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Apr 26, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Youth HuntAll zones except Zone 3.

Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027

Zone 1/1A2 gobblers (residents); 1 (non-residents).

Apr 13, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Zone 2/2A2 gobblers (residents); 1 (non-residents).

Apr 20, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Zone 32 gobblers (residents); 1 (non-residents).

Apr 26, 2027 – May 10, 2027

Fall (Zone 3 Only)Split season. Second segment: 2026-12-12 to 2026-12-27. Limited opportunity.

Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Elk

ArcheryZones 1 & 2. Limited draw only. Source: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Rifle (Zones 1 & 2)Limited draw only.

Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Archery (Zones 1 & 2)Limited draw only.

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Small Game

GeneralSource: [Arkansas Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/arkansas-hunting-seasons)

Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027

Bear

Archery (Zone 1)1 bear; Quota system.

Sep 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Duck, Coot and Merganser

RegularSplit season. Second segment: 2026-12-10 to 2026-12-23. Third segment: 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-31.

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

FirearmSecond segment: Dec 10-23, 2026. Third segment: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027.

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Canada Goose

RegularSplit season. Second segment: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29. Third segment: 2026-12-10 to 2026-12-23. Fourth segment: 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-31.

Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026

Early SeasonEarly Canada Goose Season.

Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026

Regular SeasonSecond segment: Dec 10-23, 2026. Third segment: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027.

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

White-fronted Goose

RegularSplit season. Second segment: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29. Third segment: 2026-12-10 to 2026-12-23. Fourth segment: 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-31.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

FirearmSecond segment: Nov 21-29, 2026. Third segment: Dec 10-23, 2026. Fourth segment: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Snow, Blue and Ross's Goose

RegularSplit season. Second segment: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29. Third segment: 2026-12-10 to 2026-12-23. Fourth segment: 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-31.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

FirearmSecond segment: Nov 21-29, 2026. Third segment: Dec 10-23, 2026. Fourth segment: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027.

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Waterfowl

Veteran, Active-Duty Military and YouthSpecial hunt.

Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027

Special Youth, Military and Veteran HuntDucks, geese, coots and mergansers.

Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027

Virginia Rail and Sora

FirearmStatewide.

Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Common and Purple Gallinule

FirearmStatewide.

Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Wilson's Snipe

FirearmStatewide.

Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027

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