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ArkansasDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Arkansas.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Buck Archery Season | Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026 | archery | |
| General Archery Deer Season | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | archery | |
| Modern Gun Deer Season - Christmas Segment | Dec 26, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | firearms |
Early Buck Archery Season: antlered bucks only Special 3-day early buck-only archery period; approved April 20 2026 by AGFC; verify exact dates at agfc.com
General Archery Deer Season: Verify exact dates at agfc.com once officially posted AGFC approved simplified structure April 20 2026; archery runs most of the year; deer scent/lure prohibition lifted for 2026-27
Modern Gun Deer Season - Christmas Segment: Annual December 26-28 gun segment; statewide; verify at agfc.com
Statewide (Zones 1,2,3,6,7,8,10,11)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader) Season - October | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader) Season - December | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader) Season - October: Zone-specific; verify all zone dates at AGFC website AGFC approved simplified zone structure; verify at agfc.com; third Saturday in October for 9 days in main zones
Alternative Firearms (Muzzleloader) Season - December: Second Saturday in December for 3 days; verify at agfc.com
Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Gun Deer Season - November (23-Day Zones) | Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 | firearms |
Modern Gun Deer Season - November (23-Day Zones): Standard 23-day zones; confirm exact zone assignments at AGFC Second Saturday in November for 23 days; AGFC approved April 20 2026; verify at agfc.com
Zones 4, 5
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Gun Deer Season - November (9-Day Zones) | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | firearms |
Modern Gun Deer Season - November (9-Day Zones): 9-day limited gun zones Second Saturday in November for 9 days only in these zones; verify at agfc.com
Zones 4A, 5A, 14, 15
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Gun Deer Season - November (30-Day Zones) | Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | firearms |
Modern Gun Deer Season - November (30-Day Zones): Extended 30-day season zones Second Saturday in November for 30 days in these extended zones; verify at agfc.com
Whitetail Deer source: agfc.com
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth Season | Mar 27, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Turkey General Season | Apr 10, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Youth Season: bearded only ESTIMATED: Spring 2027 dates not yet set by AGFC; based on typical late-March youth weekend pattern; verify at agfc.com
Spring Turkey General Season: bearded only ESTIMATED: Spring 2027 dates not yet formally set by AGFC; based on typical second Saturday in April opener through first Saturday in May; 2 gobblers/season (1/day); verify at agfc.com
Turkey source: agfc.com
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Arkansas state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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