Deer Hunting in Newton County, Arkansas

Newton County, Arkansas hunters harvested 1,319 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.6 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 54% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,319 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
1.6 deer / sq mi
This county1.6
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#68 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Carroll County
#68 Newton County
#69 Phillips County
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Public Land
54% public — 284,695 acres
National Forest
231,101 ac
81%
Other federal
40,189 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,405 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——1,319

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Newton 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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