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What's open to hunt in Arkansas

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Arkansas on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
19 days
Modern Gun Deer Season - November (30-Day Zones) · Zones 4A, 5A, 14, 15 opens Nov 14
Open todayDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Arkansas · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 5 – Sep 7, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 26 – Feb 28, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes FEB 28Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 26 – Dec 28, 2026Whitetail deerSTATEWIDE (ZONES 1,2,3,6,7,8,10,11)Whitetail deer · Statewide (Zones 1,2,3,6,7,8,10,11) · Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide (Zones 1,2,3,6,7,8,10,11) · Dec 12 – Dec 14, 2026Whitetail deerZONES 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11Whitetail deer · Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 · Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2026Whitetail deerZONES 4, 5Whitetail deer · Zones 4, 5 · Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deerZONES 4A, 5A, 14, 15Whitetail deer · Zones 4A, 5A, 14, 15 · Nov 14 – Dec 13, 2026TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Mar 27 – Mar 28, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 10 – May 8, 2027TODAY OCT 26

Arkansas season table·Arkansas regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Arkansas, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Arkansas today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Arkansas on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Arkansas?

Modern Gun Deer Season - November (30-Day Zones) (Zones 4A, 5A, 14, 15) opens in 19 days, on Saturday, November 14.