Arkansas Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowArkansas's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
Last verified September 25, 2026Arkansas wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Early season
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- October 15, 2026
- Bag limit
- Regular season follows duck splits
- Opens in 55 days
Statewide
Split 1
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 74 days
Statewide
Split 2
- Opens
- December 10, 2026
- Closes
- December 23, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 90 days
Statewide
Split 3
- Opens
- December 26, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- Youth/military/veteran days Feb 6-7, 2027
- Open now
Statewide
Special early teal
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- September 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- 6/day
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 waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-31.
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.