Arkansas Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowArkansas's deer season opens 2026-08-29 and closes 2027-02-28.
Last verified September 25, 2026Arkansas wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Most zones
Early buck-only archery
- Opens
- August 29, 2026
- Closes
- August 31, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
Statewide
Archery
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- February 28, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Most zones
Alternative firearms (muzzleloader) - split 1
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- Closed in Zones 4, 5; varies by zone
- Opens in 41 days
Statewide
Youth modern gun
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- November 8, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also Jan 2-3, 2027
- Opens in 48 days
Most zones
Modern gun - split 1
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- Zones 4, 5 Nov 14-22; varies by zone
- Opens in 76 days
Most zones
Alternative firearms (muzzleloader) - split 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- December 14, 2026
- Bag limit
- Not in Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 17
- Opens in 90 days
Most zones
Modern gun - split 2
- Opens
- December 26, 2026
- Closes
- December 28, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Arkansas's deer season opens 2026-08-29 and closes 2027-02-28.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.