Deer Hunting in Independence County, Arkansas

Independence County, Arkansas hunters harvested 3,220 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,220 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#36 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Little River County
#36 Independence County
#37 Ashley County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,183 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,091 ac
92%
Local/Metropark
92 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——3,220

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Independence 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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