Every deer season, arkansas hunters take some trophy bucks. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. The arkansas game and fish commissions special youth modern gun deer hunt is set for saturday and sunday, nov. The arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansas s fish and. An estimated 1 million or more deer in 2012 through 2017 and 2018, a million in 2011.
According to the arkansas game and fish commissions 201819 deer harvest report, hunters killed 123,422 in november, nearly 60% of the. These harvest report summaries contain detailed information on deer and bear harvests in the state of new york, including harvest distribution by wmu, trends in harvest over time, and ages of animals harvested. Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine in. Arkansas, colorado, illinois, iowa, kansas, maryland, michigan. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. Good news about cwd along the arkansas missouri border. The majority of the deer killed is with modern gun. I thought the season opened on monday in 2017, also. Junior antlerless deer harvest authorization youth under age 18. Hunter makes most of opportunity to bag arkansas biggest buck. 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. Agfc approves hunting regulations changes, 201718 seasons. Jan 29, 2018 hunter davis, 20, of wynne has killed two antlered bucks in his life, but his latest won the arkansas big buck classic on sunday with a typical rack that scored 172 08 on the boone and crockett. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
During deer season, which generally runs from october through december, there is a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population. Please let me personally tell you the information about opening day of 2017 modern gun. Hunters take to the woods for modern gun main event by bryan hendricks november 11, 2017 at 4. Archery and crossbow hunters may take antlered deer during the october antlerless deer season, but not during the december antlerless season. Arkansas schedules its modern gun deer season to coincide roughly with the rut, or the whitetailed deers breeding. The arkansas wildlife managers do it right in the natural state. They left out one for my area, and one where most likely the most deer are killed than any other season depredation season march thru september. Find out more details about the latest information for rut season arkansas deer arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun find the news you are looking for here which is about the 50 best deer hunting tips for the 2018 whitetail rut. Air rifles are now legal to hunt deer during modern gun deer season, as long as they fire a single, expandable projectile. Ables creek guide services guides are familiar with the habits of our deer will take you to proven areas where you will have the. It might not seem that way on the surface, but it is. Arkansas game and fish commission hunting guidebook 201718. Arkansas duck season is always a special time of the year. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use.
It is now legal to hunt deer with a handgun or authorized straightwalled pistolcaliber rifle during any shotgun deer season excluding the special antlerless seasons. Get the monthly weather forecast for deer, ar, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. 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. Wisconsin deer hunting regulations wi dnr wisconsin.
Arkansas hunting licenses and permits can be purchased online, and different rates are available based on season, hunting method, residency and other special designations. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Hunter must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after dec. Arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun season. Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine. Jan 12, 2017 agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine in effect. Hunt for deer begins in state the arkansas democratgazette. To see if you qualify for these regional hunts and specific locations, please visit the kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism website. Agfc deer program coordinator cory gray told commissioners that hunters checked 208,075 deer. Deer hunters ready to fire modern guns the arkansas democrat.
We work hard to bring the best arkansas hunting forum. Nov 23, 2019 dec 2, 2019 dec 11, 2019 dec 23, 2019 dec 26, 2019 jan 31, 2020. Kansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Some seasons produce big deer in areas booners havent been seen for years. 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. Little rock commissioners unanimously approved a group of regulations today, effectively setting the season dates and bag limits for the 2018 19 hunting season for all species.
Opening weekend of the modern gun deer season is also our states. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the hunting dates for arkansas. Antlerless deer may also be taken by hunting license tags during designated periods in the general season, see general season section below for specific dates. To save tax dollars, please use this permit for the entire season. The harvest was a slight decrease from the previous season harvest of 2,199. 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.
Mldp if mldp buck tags have been issued for a property, harvest is by mldp tag only and all bucks must be tagged with a. As a result, more deer vehicle collisions occur in this period than at any other time of year. You can use a zipclose bag to protect it or avoid tagging by checking your game before you move it. May 19, 2017 commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 201718 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game, including the 201718 waterfowl. Sep 09, 2015 headlines attached to that rumor included texas cancels 20152016 deer hunting season, 2015 deer season canceled in georgia, and north carolina deer season canceled among other.
Arkansas 201617 deer harvest november 5, 2017 2016. Heard birds every day i hunted in arkansas last season. Migratory bird hunters in arkansas 16 or older are required to carry proof of arkansas harvest information program hip. Opening days of the 201718 arkansas deer season are. Deer harvests by county by sex 2016 2017 season county sex count. Several deer seasons are specifically for military fort regions, and vary in length. Jan 11, 2018 hunters killed the deer during the 2017 2018 modern gun season.
In other news, the arkansas game and fish commission approved three annual hunting and fishing licenses for outdoorsmen 65 and older. Diversity is the operative word when it comes to deer management. Rock springs, ar a 5 year old arkansas girl has broken the world record for the largest deer ever killed on the opening day of deer season. An unfilled deer antlered license may be used to harvest an antlerless deer on the last day of that deer season in zones open to antlerless harvest. Please let myself tell you the information about rut season arkansas deer arkansas deer hunting opening day of 2017 modern gun our news center will let you know about the 50 best deer hunting tips for the 2018 whitetail rut. Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. 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.
Measurements 205 28 inches after deductions on the hallowed list of americas bigbuck hotspots, arkansas is considered a sleeper destination for hunters seeking trophy bucks. It is not unusual for our deer to reach 200 to 300 lbs because of the unlimited amount of food available in our area. Taeler deer was awarded firstteam allconference, player of the year, as well as most outstanding player in the sun belt conference tournament. Nov 22, 2017 what does deer season mean to arkansas. Antlerless hunt offers head start to deer season october 11, 2017 arkansas. Arkansas hunting seasons offer the opportunity, along with bear, elk, turkey and deer seasons. Special youth deer hunt coming up nov arkansas game.
In the 2017 2018 season, the bobcats had the best record in the division 1 era 2310. Air rifles are now legal to hunt deer during modern gun deer season. Ways to tag deer in arkansas 20172018 season youtube. 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. Arkansas deer population and management deer friendly. Commission approves hunting regulations changes, 201718. Record harvest of 2,487 in 20, slightly less in 2014 harvest data. 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. We know theres been some questions on how to tag your deer using the new hunting license. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a duck blind or knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a limit of mallards.
During this season only antlerless deer may be taken. A 2 12yearold doe was harvested near decatur, and a 5 12yearold doe was taken near springtown. Deer seasons and limits by zone arkansas game and fish. Little rock commissioners approved hunting regulations changes for the 2017 18 hunting seasons, including the season dates for all game, including the 2017 18 waterfowl season and 2018 turkey season at last weeks meeting in the agfc headquarters in little rock. This past season was recordbreaking including receiving two players on the sun belt allconference team. They try to provide lands with lots of deer and few restrictions for those who are more concerned about filling a tag and not so much enthralled with how much bone comprises the head gear and they also manage. Schales bagged the biggest buck scored at the arkansas big buck classic for the 2016 season. In addition to season dates, many regulations were changed to offer more access and opportunity to hunters for 2018 19. The 20192020 arkansas hunting season dates are set. Still a lot of deer season left for arkansas hunters november 20, 2018 2017. Nov 14, 2017 on november 11, 2017, the first day of arkansas modern gun season, i was able to connect with a good size typical 8 pointer.
These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. In addition to season dates, many regulations were changed to offer more access and opportunity to hunters for 201819. Nov 15, 2017 the 2017 arkansas duck season and hunting season dates. Hunting season opening dates southwest arkansas news. Modern gun deer season hits state the arkansas democratgazette. This video explains the significance of whitetailed deer hunting to arkansas culture.
Just take the recent tucker buck from tennessee as an example. Browse final harvest numbers for all forms of deer hunting in missouri, year by year, for the last five years by season, portion. Map of 20192020 deer hunting zones with cwd management zone outlined. The first two days of 2017 and 2018 resulted in almost identical harvest numbers but by the end of 2018, we were down 2000 turkeys 20%. Arkansas sets hunting dates for 201718 seasons outdoors. For more information on the 20192020 arkansas hunting season, regulations or licensing, click here. The deer season dates are part of the 201516 general hunting regulations approved during the commissions monthly meeting. Lands open to hunting that are owned, under easement to. Furthermore, in addition to outstanding duck hunting the large block of woods adjoining the bayou provides exceptional habitat for large whitetail deer and the property produces trophy whitetail bucks each year. Knowing these can help you rut season arkansas deer the 50 best deer hunting tips for the 2018 whitetail rut. The arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansas s fish and wildlife and their habitats. Whether you are planning on duck hunting for deer hunting in arkansas check out the hunting seasons first.
Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. Here are the stories behind three from last season. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. January 12, 2017 the arkansas game and fish commission would like to remind people in boone, carroll, johnson, logan. Did you know you could hunt alligators in the natural state. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below. When signed and in your possession, this portion of the brochure will serve as your permit. The season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results. In general, the answer is one deer per hunter per year. On november 11, 2017, the first day of arkansas modern gun season, i was able to connect with a good size typical 8 pointer. The 20172018 season is off to a good start with more than 28,000 deer taken so far by archery and muzzleloader.
This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Hunters bought 327,000 licenses in 2018, and harvested 120,000 deer. Since 1998, when the arkansas game and fish commission implemented the statewide 3point rule for legal bucks, arkansas has quietly become a. Opening days of the 2017 18 arkansas deer season are. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Little rock the arkansas game and fish commission set the arkansas deer seasons last week, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Little rock commissioners unanimously approved a group of regulations today, effectively setting the season dates and bag limits for the 201819 hunting season for all species. The property has just become available for lease for the 2017 2018 arkansas duck and deer season. This is by far one of the best hunts i have had since my first buck i.
The arkansas archery season runs from the last weekend in september to feb. Arkansas definitely rates a b for a variety of reasons. Cwd has been found in 26 states, four canadian provinces and in europe and asia. Many of these deer find their way onto highways and into suburban neighborhoods. Arkansas game and fish commission sets hunting dates kasu. Arkansasarkansas huntingarkansas waterfowl hunting.
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