Deer Hunting in Craighead County, Arkansas

Craighead County, Arkansas hunters harvested 843 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 72nd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
843 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#72 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#71 Jackson County
#72 Craighead County
#73 Poinsett County
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Public Land
3% public — 12,471 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,451 ac
92%
Local/Metropark
936 ac
8%
National Wildlife Refuge
84 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——843

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Craighead 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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