Deer Hunting in Howard County, Arkansas

Howard County, Arkansas hunters harvested 2,550 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.3 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,550 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
4.3 deer / sq mi
This county4.3
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#29 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#28 Yell County
#29 Howard County
#30 Desha County
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Public Land
9% public — 32,490 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
30,870 ac
95%
National Forest
1,549 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
71 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——2,550

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Howard 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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