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Deer Hunting in Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Hot Spring County, Arkansas hunters harvested 3,834 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,834 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#8 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Grant County
#8 Hot Spring County
#9 Dallas County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,140 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,754 ac
88%
National Forest
328 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
58 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——3,834

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Hot Spring 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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