Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Modern gun hunting season begins in arkansas fort smith, ark. Deer seasons and limits by zone arkansas game and fish. Nearly half a million hunters will go afield today in hopes of bagging a whitetailed deer during opening day of modern gun deer season. News release 12119 with the first two weeks of modern gun deer season behind us, arkansas hunters have checked more than 140,000 deer throughout the. Opening weekend of modern gun deer season in arkansas is a historical event, meeker said.
Deer hunting arkansas game and fish commission news and alerts. Arkansas modern gun deer season begins this weekend. The arkansas deer season dates are part of the 201415 general hunting regulations approved during the commissions monthly meeting. Special youth deer hunt coming up nov arkansas game and. November the th began modern gun season for deer here in arkansas. Man there are some winners running the show around there. Modern gun deer season begins this weekend in arkansas. What most have said, if it must remain in place, that for that short, 5 day period which only includes 1 weekend, that only anterless deer could legally be harvested by any method. Jonesboro, ar kait this years deer season brought in big numbers around region 8 before the popular modern gun season even starts. Hunting season opening dates southwest arkansas news. Opening weekend of the modern gun deer season is also our states biggest event in terms of participation. Increasing annual deer bag limits for zones 3, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 8a, 10, 11 and from four deer. Trending one person killed, child injured during hostage situation in little rock. The commission also announced the 2010 opening dates for deer season.
Modern gun antlerless deer hunt set on private land. See the 201920 wildlife management area schedule for youth deer hunting dates and other information. The 2019 arkansas modern gun deer season begins saturday. Fayetteville kfsm the arkansas game and fish commission expects a large turnout for modern gun deer season. All modern guns may be used during modern gun deer season. Air rifles are now legal to hunt deer during modern gun deer season, as long as they fire a single, expandable projectile. Nov 09, 2018 arkansas kfsm modern gun deer season begins this weekend in arkansas. Oct 14, 2019 arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun season duration. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Nov 09, 2019 arkansas schedules its modern gun deer season to coincide roughly with the rut, or the whitetailed deer s breeding period. Nov 12, 2015 maybe it wasnt entirely to your liking. Deer zones 1, 1a, 2, 3, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 8a, 10 and 11.
Because of their limited effective range, bigbore air rifles will also be legal for deer hunting in deer management zones 4, 4b, 5 and 5b. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the hunting dates for arkansas. Mar 15, 2018 arkansas offers quite an array of hunting, including bear, alligator and turkey, as well as more traditional animals such as elk and deer. Nov 28, 2019 little rock with the first two weeks of modern gun deer season behind us, arkansas hunters have checked more than 140,000 deer throughout the state, and theres still plenty of time to get out and participate. According to the game and fish commissions rut map, the rut historically. Dog hunting in those counties or parts of counties where and how it is allowed during the regular dog deer hunting season. Established during the 19992000 deer season, the statewide holiday deer hunt was created to enable hunters another opportunity to get out. Modern gun hunting season begins in arkansas fort smith. The last 5 years, there has been a harvest of more than 200,000 deer across the arkansas. In addition to season dates, many regulations were changed to offer more access and opportunity to hunters for 201819.
The colored area of the garment must total at least 400 square inches above the waist. Huge harvest first 2 weeks of deer season in arkansas ktlo llc. Arkansas game and fish say an estimated 300,000 hunters will be in the woods. Arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun season duration. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a duck blind or knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a limit of mallards.
Oct 26, 2018 another regulation that has been years in the making will allow hunters to use bigbore air rifles to kill deer during any open modern gun deer season. Same legal arms and ammunition apply as in deer season, in accordance with rule 2202. Permits are required to hunt elk on private and public lands. The modern gun season runs through early december and will be followed by the annual three day hunt at christmas. The upcoming modern gun deer season did not look rosy a month ago, as a debilitating drought gripped kentucky. Some take method seasons may be closed in some areas. Arkansas youth deer hunters will enjoy two extra days for their moderngun hunt and a relaxed antler restriction during the upcoming deer season. The month of september was the driest month on record in the state, with an average. Because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices will be closed to the public until further notice. News release 12119 with the first two weeks of modern gun deer season behind us, arkansas hunters have checked more than 140,000 deer throughout the state and there. Any deer, regardless of sex, with at least three inches of antler length above the natural hairline on either. Statewide limit of 6 deer per season with no more than 2 bucks. A special quota deer permit is required to hunt deer with a modern gun on the refuge quota gun deer hunt permit application.
Big bore air rifles legal for modern gun deer season in. For more details legal hunting equipment, antlerpoint restrictions, baiting deer and more, click. Hunters who cant stand the wait until modern gun season opens have a great opportunity to get out and get some meat in the freezer during arkansas s private land antlerless deer hunt, oct. Throughout the state, weve got some really good numbers of deer. The eastern arkansas bottomlands habitats for large deer populations but. The arkansas game and fish commission set the states deer hunting seasons, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Arkansas early gun hunt first deer of 2019 season youtube. Oct 31, 2019 the arkansas game and fish commission and the national organization freedom defender outdoors were able to provide a special weekend of modern gun deer hunting and bonding for disabled veterans. Six deer tags and two turkey tags are included with this license. Modern gun deer season begins this weekend in arkansas fort. Arkansas game and fish close deer hunting in floodprone areas.
Modern gun hunting season begins in arkansas meeker and the agfc encourage those inside tiers one and two to take their deer to the nearest testing facilities. That area will align with zone 5b, which has nine consecutive days of modern gun hunting. Outlook good for modern gun deer hunt arkansas online. Hunters who cant stand the wait until modern gun season opens have a great opportunity to get out and get some meat in the freezer during arkansass private land antlerless deer hunt, oct. Arkansas sets hunting dates for 201718 seasons outdoors. That area will align with the more liberal regulations of zone 4b, which has nine consecutive days of modern gun hunting. Private land anterless modern gun hunt page 2 arkansas.
Big bore air rifles now legal for deer hunting season in. Little rock the arkansas game and fish commission set the states deer hunting seasons, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Specialty hunting, including bow hunting, muzzle loading rifle hunting and youth hunting, all have special regulations and different seasons from modern gun hunting. Another regulation that has been years in the making will allow hunters to use bigbore air rifles to kill deer during any open modern gun deer season. Experts say while firearm safety is very important, hunters should also use caution while in. For more information on the 20192020 arkansas hunting season, regulations or licensing, click here.
Kait saturday marks the beginning of modern gun deer hunting season in arkansas. Little rock the arkansas game and fish commission recently set the states deer hunting seasons, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Arkansas game and fish commissioners voted to legalize largecaliber air rifles that meet certain standards for deer hunting during modern gun season. December 24 january 2 deer hunters are required to purchase permits. Christmas holiday modern gun deer hunt statewide excluding wmas that are closed during modern gun deer season. Special youth deer hunt coming up nov arkansas game. Find arkansas hunting seasons, information on deer, turkey, elk, bear and special hunt dates. Nov 15, 2017 arkansas duck season is always a special time of the year. The 20192020 arkansas hunting season dates are set. The special 5 season is only for the harvest of anterless deer with a modern weapon. All modern guns may be used during modern gun deer season with the following exceptions. Modern gun deer season runs tomorrow, november 10th through december 16th, and again from the 26th to the 28th. Arkansas game and fish commission 2 natural resources drive little rock, arkansas 72205 8003644263.
To put things into perspective, arkansas hunters have already checked more deer than the total harvest for. I really dont do this for sport since i really dont consider this sport. The season will end the morning after the quota is reached or nov. Arkansas deer hunters will be venturing out into the states woods for the start of modern gun deer season on saturday. Reading the regs in the little red book, it says the hunter must wear hunter orange, it reads. On november 11, 2017, the first day of arkansas modern gun season, i was able to connect with a good size typical 8 pointer. Hunters must call 8004401477 the evening before the hunt to check the harvest number. The modern gun deer hunting season starts in november and ends in december with particular regulations to keep in mind. Hunter orange, chartreuse or blaze camouflage must be worn by all hunters during modern gun or muzzleloader deer, elk and bear seasons. The triple trophy award is a distinction bestowed by the arkansas game and fish commission to hunters that kill a deer in a given season with archerycrossbow, muzzleloader and modern gun. An estimated 300,000 deer hunters are out across the natural state sunday nov.
Modern gun deer season hits state the arkansas democratgazette. Rimfire cartridges, military or fullmetal jacketed ammunition. The season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results. Several options are open to you in this rapidly approaching modern gun season looking at you, according to the arkansas game and fish commission. Modern gun hunting season to start saturday in arkansas kait8. Kfsm there are upwards of 350000 deer hunters in arkansas and starting saturday nov. Experts say while firearm safety is very important, hunters should also use caution while in tree stands and on atvs. 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. Arkansas kfsm modern gun deer season begins this weekend in arkansas. Mar 26, 2020 currently, zone 4 has a twoday modern gun season.
The modern gun deer hunting season starts in november and. Several bucks over the years have won awards at the arkansas big buck classic. Disabled veterans enjoy deer hunt weekend in southeast arkansas. We anticipated an increase in harvest for the season due to several changes in deer regulations implemented earlier this year, said gabe jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator for the kentucky. Arkansas offers quite an array of hunting, including bear, alligator and turkey, as well as more traditional animals such as. The arkansas game and fish commissions special youth modern gun deer hunt is. Looking at the agfc website they decided to pass up this years season. This is the only meat that i can get that has not been processed and full of. Kfsm there are upwards of 350,000 deer hunters in arkansas and starting saturday nov.
Most of arkansas deer are killed during the modern firearms deer season, with a large portion of those taken on opening day. Entitles the holder to hunt all game species, including bear, using modern gun, muzzleloader or archery, and to take a total bag limit of deer. The modern gun season for deer will start on november 11. 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. Deer hunters are encouraged to check current water levels in their area the opening of modern gun deer season on nov. Arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun season. As many as 300 to 350 thousand hunters go after cervids each season, according to randy zellers of the arkansas game and fish commission. Modern gun hunting season to start saturday in arkansas. The 20092010 public meeting dates for various wildlife were. During modern gun deer season, hunters may hunt with modern guns, including air guns of. Hunter orange question arkansas hunting your arkansas. Statewide excluding wmas that are closed during modern gun deer season.
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