Deer Hunting in Hempstead County, Arkansas

Hempstead County, Arkansas hunters harvested 2,996 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 38th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,996 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#38 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#37 Ashley County
#38 Hempstead County
#39 Benton County
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Public Land
3% public — 14,991 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,811 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
180 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——2,996

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Hempstead 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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