Arkansas · 2026-27
Deer season in Arkansas
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Arkansas Deer
Dates checked against the AGFC regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Gun | Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11 | Nov 14 – Dec 6; Dec 26 – Dec 28 |
| Modern Gun | Zones 16, 16A & 17 | Nov 14 – Dec 28 |
| Modern Gun | Zones 4 & 5 | Nov 14 – Nov 22; Dec 26 – Dec 28 |
| Modern Gun | Zones 4A, 5A, 14 & 15 | Nov 14 – Dec 13; Dec 26 – Dec 28 |
| Modern Gun | Zones 9, 12 & 13 | Nov 14 – Dec 20; Dec 26 – Dec 28 |
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Early Buck-Only Archery Bucks only, all zones. | Statewide | Aug 29 – Aug 31 |
| Alternative Firearms | Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11 | Oct 17 – Oct 25; Dec 12 – Dec 14 |
| Alternative Firearms | Zones 4A, 5A, 14 & 15 | Oct 17 – Oct 25; Dec 19 – Dec 21 |
| Alternative Firearms Alternative firearms are closed in Zones 4 and 5. | Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A & 17 | Oct 17 – Oct 25 |
| Youth Modern Gun Hunt | Statewide | Nov 7 – Nov 8; Jan 2 – Jan 3 |