License: resident $25.00 · nonresident $410.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Buck Archery | Sep 6 | Sep 26 | OTC |
| Archery | Sep 27 | Feb 28 | OTC |
| Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader) | Oct 18 | Oct 26 | OTC |
| Modern Gun Season | Nov 8 | Dec 1 | OTC |
| Alternative Firearms (Late) | Dec 13 | Dec 17 | OTC |
| Modern Gun (Holiday) | Dec 26 | Dec 28 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Apr 14 | Apr 15 | OTC |
| Spring Regular | Apr 21 | May 11 | OTC |
| Fall Archery | Sep 27 | Feb 28 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Oct 1 | Oct 31 | License |
| Firearms | Nov 1 | Nov 30 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 22 | Oct 29 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 26 | OTC |
| Late Season | Dec 18 | Jan 11 | OTC |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Sep 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Swamp Rabbit | Sep 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Squirrel | May 15 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Teal | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 30 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with AR Game & Fish Commission before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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