Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. Hunt for deer begins in state november 11, 2017 arkansas, arkansas online of the 202,070 deer that hunters reported killing in the 20162017 deer seasons, about 70 percent were killed during the modern gun season, meeker said. With modern gun deer season approaching, many hunters are. The 20192020 arkansas hunting season dates are set. Arkansas sets hunting dates for 201718 seasons outdoors. Hunting season opening dates southwest arkansas news. January 12, 2017 the arkansas game and fish commission would like to remind people in boone, carroll, johnson, logan, madison, marion, newton, pope, searcy and yell counties.
This hunt was taken place on the second weekend of arkansas muzzleloader on october 28, 2017. To date, no evidence of cwd in connecticuts deer herd has been detected. Opening days of the 2017 18 arkansas deer season are. Little rock the arkansas game and fish commission set the arkansas deer seasons last week, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Arkansas big deer season is approaching, but kids will get first shot. Deer management assistance program the arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansass fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Thats a pretty significant percentage of our total deer harvest, which we expect will be over 200,000. Opening days of the 201718 arkansas deer season are. Read about the plans purpose and goals by using sound wildlife management principles, current research, and public input the mission of this plan is to provide transparent, longterm management direction for whitetailed deer in arkansas, which will ultimately result in responsible use, sustainability, and quality recreational opportunities. We will harvest between 35,000 and 40,000 deer on saturday and sunday. Hunt for deer begins in state november 11, 2017 arkansas, arkansas online of the 202,070 deer that hunters reported killing in the 2016 2017 deer seasons, about 70 percent were killed during the modern gun season, meeker said.
Not all licensees hunt deer, so the percentage of successful deer hunters might be even higher. Commission approves hunting regulations changes, 201718. Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to kar 115184 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to kar 1151815 may. Little rock commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 201718 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game, including the 201718 waterfowl season and 2018 turkey season at last weeks meeting in the agfc headquarters in little rock.
Since 1998, when the arkansas game and fish commission implemented the statewide 3point rule for legal bucks, arkansas has quietly become a sleeper state for trophy whitetails. Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer permit, may hunt during this special deer season only while under the immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. Nov 02, 2017 special youth deer hunt coming up nov. The deer season dates are part of the 201516 general hunting regulations approved during the commissions monthly meeting. November 19 27, 2016 december 8 23, 2016 december 26, 2016 january 29, 2017 duck, coot and merganser youth hunt. Of the 202,070 deer that hunters reported killing in the 20162017 deer seasons, about 70 percent were killed during the modern gun season. Opening weekend of modern gun deer season in arkansas is a historical event, meeker said. In 2016, the first documented case of cwd in freeranging reindeer occurred in norway. Jun 26, 2017 applications for the arkansas game and fish commissions triple trophy award may be submitted online by april 10, 2017. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. On november 11, 2017, the first day of arkansas modern gun season, i was able to connect with a good size typical 8 pointer. Due to work schedule, i didnt get to go during the first weekend. Whether you are planning on duck hunting for deer hunting in arkansas check out the hunting seasons first.
In other news, the arkansas game and fish commission approved three annual hunting. Cold harsh winters in arkansas have little effect on tick populations. Find arkansas hunting season dates at discount ramps, your source for. Agfc announces opening season dates for 20172018 kait8.
Arkansas deer seasons set for 201516 sporting life arkansas. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Read the above regulations to get more information or visit the nearest regional office. Oct 15, 2017 this is the second act of the annual arkansas deer hunting extravaganza that began sept. Permit valid for any whitetailed or mule deer only on land owned or operated by landowner or tenant during muzzleloaderonly, archery, and firearm seasons using equipment legal for that season. The season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results. Some take method seasons may be closed in some areas. May 22, 2017 hunting season dates may 22, 2017 crainmedia little rock commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 201718 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game, including the 201718 waterfowl season and 2018 turkey season at last weeks meeting in the agfc headquarters in little rock. Sitting, in the military concept, means using a seated position and bracing the rifle with both elbows on knees. Mogo member 2017 spring turkey contest team winner. This is the second act of the annual arkansas deer hunting extravaganza that began sept. For more information on the 20192020 arkansas hunting season, regulations or licensing, click here. The attacks came from chicot, drew, bradley, and ouachita counties on the opening weekend of. Dec 24, 2016 the season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results.
Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Arkansas definitely rates a b for a variety of reasons. Nov 15, 2017 the 2017 arkansas duck season and hunting season dates. Here are the stories behind three from last season. Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine in. Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine. Special youth deer hunt coming up nov arkansas game and. Arkansas game officials say that at least 6 hunters were injured over the weekend after being attacked by what is described as a vampire deer across south arkansas. The hunt is open in all private land zones and most wildlife management areas. Arkansas, colorado, illinois, iowa, kansas, maryland, michigan. The harvest was a slight decrease from the previous season harvest of 2,199. Agfc deer program coordinator cory gray told commissioners that hunters checked 208,075 deer. The arkansas game and fish commissions special youth modern gun deer hunt is set for saturday and sunday, nov. Ralph meeker, the deer program coordinator for the arkansas game and fish commission, said that nearly 66 percent of the states 3,000 licensed hunters killed a deer during the 201718 deer seasons.
The arkansas archery season runs from the last weekend in september to feb. Afwaapproved north american trapper education course fish wyoming game and fish commission regulations provide for the take of game fish and set guidelines for private fish stocking, fishing preserves, fish hatcheries and landowner fishing lakes or ponds. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. The first effort to curb the slaughter of deer came in 1916, when the newly created arkansas game and fish commission obtained passage of an act defining a 61day open season for deer. Zones 1,1a, 2 3, 4, 4a, 4b, 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 8a, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 16a, 17 sept. Good news about cwd along the arkansasmissouri border. Deer harvests by date by sex 2016 2017 season harvest date sex count. Statewide limit of 6 deer per season with no more than 2 bucks.
Permits are required to hunt elk on private and public lands. Warm weather arrival in arkansas also means arrival of tick season. Hunter must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after dec. Hunters checked 210,065 deer during the 201819 deer seasons.
Elk found outside of the core elk management zone may be taken during deer season with weapon legal. Every deer season, arkansas hunters take some trophy bucks. Ticks bites are a common occurrence in arkansas warm weather. Triple trophy award available to arkansas deer hunters. Cwd has been found in 26 states, four canadian provinces and in europe and asia. Special youth deer hunt coming up nov arkansas game. A deer without antlers or with antlers less than 3 inches in length. The 2017 arkansas duck season and hunting season dates. An estimated 1 million or more deer in 2012 through 2018, a million in 2011. Applications for the arkansas game and fish commissions triple trophy award may be submitted online by april 10, 2017. May 19, 2017 special modern gun youth deer hunt nov. Deer seasons and limits by zone arkansas game and fish. Agfc approves hunting regulations changes, 201718 seasons. Several hunters injured after vampire deer attacks in.
These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Oct 26, 2018 ralph meeker, the deer program coordinator for the arkansas game and fish commission, said that nearly 66 percent of the states 3,000 licensed hunters killed a deer during the 201718 deer seasons. Private land antlerless only modern gun deer hunt, oct. Commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 201718 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game at their may 18 meeting. Season closed in wildlife management zones 1a and 1b.
In other news, the arkansas game and fish commission approved three annual hunting and fishing licenses for outdoorsmen 65 and older. General hunting wma regulations hunter education the arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansas s fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. December 3 and february 4, 2017 2016 early teal season. Arkansas 201617 deer harvest november 5, 2017 deer friendly. Hunters who qualify for the triple trophy award must, within a single. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use.
Deer harvests by county by sex 2016 2017 season county sex count. Cwd also has been documented in michigan, virginia, iowa, maryland, missouri, north dakota, pennsylvania, ohio, arkansas, mississippi, texas, tennessee, ontario, and quebec captive herd. A deer with an antler or antlers at least 3 inches in length. I have been looking and cant find the 2021 season dates on i think it should start april 11th does anyone know. Nov 12, 2015 prone shooting is rare in arkansas deer hunting.
Arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun season. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Arkansas game and fish commission hunting guidebook 201718. Oct 30, 2017 this hunt was taken place on the second weekend of arkansas muzzleloader on october 28, 2017. January 12, 2017 the arkansas game and fish commission would like to remind people in boone, carroll, johnson, logan. Deer management assistance program the arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansas s fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support.
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