Deer Hunting in Van Buren County, Arkansas

Van Buren County, Arkansas hunters harvested 2,851 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,851 total deer
Antlered0
Antlerless0
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Arkansas avg3.8
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County Rank
#41 of 75
Most harvestLeast harvest
#40 White County
#41 Van Buren County
#42 Lafayette County
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Public Land
11% public — 49,552 acres
National Forest
37,104 ac
75%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,307 ac
25%
Other federal
141 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025——2,851

Harvest source: agfc.com

Harvest figures for Van Buren 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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