Deer Hunting in Clay County, Arkansas

Clay County, Arkansas hunters harvested 1,148 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,148 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#66 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 St. Francis County
#66 Clay County
#67 Carroll County
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Public Land
4% public — 17,258 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
17,159 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
99 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——1,148

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Clay County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Arkansas deer season, 2025-2026

Arkansas deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Arkansas season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Arkansas wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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