2017 2018 deer season arkansas

Deer seasons and limits by zone arkansas game and fish. 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 restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine in. Arkansas, colorado, illinois, iowa, kansas, maryland, michigan. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nov 23, 2016 a woman was fatally shot by a hunter after being mistaken for a deer in northcentral arkansas, authorities said wednesday.

Hunting season opening dates southwest arkansas news. Agfc approves hunting regulations changes, 201718 seasons. Follow us on facebook and for updates and wildlife hotlines licenses can be purchased online by clicking the button below, by calling 8003644263, or at any local license dealer. Nov 15, 2017 the 2017 arkansas duck season and hunting season dates. Opening weekend of the modern gun deer season is also our states. Opening days of the 201718 arkansas deer season are. The bag limit on southeast zone antlerless deer is one 1 per day, two 2 per. Permits are required to hunt elk on private and public lands. Sep 21, 2017 published on sep 21, 2017 we know theres been some questions on how to tag your deer using the new hunting license. May 19, 2017 special modern gun youth deer hunt nov. There are 17 deer zones with additional subzones and the season dates and bag limits vary greatly. 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.

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. Statewide limit of 6 deer per season with no more than 2 bucks. Deer hunters ready to fire modern guns the arkansas democrat. 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. Woman mistaken for deer, fatally shot by hunter in arkansas. Hunter makes most of opportunity to bag arkansas biggest buck. May 25, 2017 2017 18 squirrel season may 15, 2017 feb. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. A woman was fatally shot by a hunter after being mistaken for a deer in northcentral arkansas, authorities said wednesday. D deer horns will be scored by the randys auto modified scoring system. This video explains the significance of whitetailed deer hunting to arkansas culture. E entered deer must be taken in the deer 20172018 season. Map of 20192020 deer hunting zones with cwd management zone outlined. Modern gun deer season hits state the arkansas democratgazette.

For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. To sign up for updates to deer regulations, please enter your email below. Deer hunting arkansas game and fish commission news and alerts. Several notable changes for the upcoming season were also made by agfc. Ways to tag deer in arkansas 20172018 season youtube. The harvest was a slight decrease from the previous season harvest of 2,199. Published on sep 21, 2017 we know theres been some questions on how to tag your deer using the new hunting license. We work hard to bring the best arkansas hunting forum. Arkansas 201617 deer harvest november 5, 2017 deer friendly.

Mdc will also continue to offer voluntary cwd sampling opportunities throughout the 20172018 deer hunting season at more than 55 participating taxidermists and designated mdc offices around the state. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. 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. 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. 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. An estimated 1 million or more deer in 2012 through 2017 and 2018, a million in 2011. In arkansas, ticks are responsible for more human disease than any other insect, but not all ticks transmit disease. Since 1998, when the arkansas game and fish commission implemented the statewide 3point rule for legal bucks, arkansas has quietly become a. In other news, the arkansas game and fish commission approved three annual hunting and fishing licenses for outdoorsmen 65 and older. Searcy county sheriff joey pruitt said the 29yearold woman died. The arkansas archery season runs from the last weekend in september to feb. Hunter must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer, unless purchased after dec. If you want to kill a deer, the natural state is a good place to hunt. The deer season dates are part of the 201516 general hunting regulations approved during the commissions monthly meeting.

Big dog member2018 spring team turkey contest winner. F deer must be taken in arkansas, louisiana, or mississippi. G hunter must agree to these rules by signing or having a. February 17, 2020 from rack reports when it comes to hunting pressure, many deer hunters believe quality of sits increases odds more than the quantity of outings. The season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results. Little rock the arkansas game and fish commission set the arkansas deer seasons last week, with modern gun deer season opening nov. Jan 12, 2017 hunters also are reminded that a statewide ban on the use of scents and lures using natural deer urine also began jan. Whether you are planning on duck hunting for deer hunting in arkansas check out the hunting seasons first. Commission approves hunting regulations changes, 201718. For example, zone 4 does not have a muzzleloader season. According to the arkansas game and fish commissions 201819 deer harvest report, hunters killed 123,422 in november, nearly 60% of the. Throughout modern gun special youth modern gun deer hunt. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use. For more information on the 20192020 arkansas hunting season, regulations or licensing, click here.

Nov 22, 2017 what does deer season mean to arkansas. 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. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Big dog member 2018 spring team turkey contest winner. Hunters killed the deer during the 20172018 modern gun season. Arkansas game and fish commission hunting guidebook 201718. 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. Cwd has been found in 26 states, four canadian provinces and in europe and asia.

Agfc restrictions on feeding wildlife and using deer urine. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season. Squirrels may not be hunted with rifles or pistols larger than. The 201718 season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds will be available in midapril. 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. Some zones wont have one or more of the seasons listed below. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Air rifles are now legal to hunt deer during modern gun deer season, as long. 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.

The modern gun season for deer will start on november 11. The 20192020 arkansas hunting season dates are set. Deer harvests by county by sex 2016 2017 season county sex count. But mark heck of the given right sat 70 times last season before he killed the giant 5. Some take method seasons may be closed in some areas. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. Because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices will be closed to the public until further notice. 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. Elk found outside of the core elk management zone may be taken during deer season with weapon legal.

These dates are for the 20172018 hunting seasons only, dates for 20162017 can be found here. That said, for most hunters, the statewide opening dates are. Mdc expands deer feeding ban to 41 counties in response to. Record harvest of 2,487 in 20, slightly less in 2014 harvest data.

Agfc deer program coordinator cory gray told commissioners that hunters checked 208,075 deer. Oct 26, 2018 if you want to kill a deer, the natural state is a good place to hunt. Jan 11, 2018 hunters killed the deer during the 2017 2018 modern gun season. Action packed watch over 25 kills in kansas, arkansas, illinois, kentucky, texas, and new york. A 2 12yearold doe was harvested near decatur, and a 5 12yearold doe was taken near springtown. The bag limit on southeast zone antlerless deer is one 1 per day, two 2 per annual season. Unlock additional features and fewer ads while browsing. Areas west of i55 and north of i20 plus areas south of i20 and west of u. Tickborne disease tbd is a type of zoonotic disease an infectious disease transmitted between animals and humans that is transmitted by ticks, a member of the arachnid family of insects. Hunters also are reminded that a statewide ban on the use of scents and lures using natural deer urine also began jan. Both regulations were passed in june 2016, in response to the. 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. Every deer season, arkansas hunters take some trophy bucks.

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. You can use a zipclose bag to protect it or avoid tagging by checking your. 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 201819 hunting season for all species.

Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. 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. Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. The 2017 arkansas duck season and hunting season dates. 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. Here are the stories behind three from last season. Arkansas sets hunting dates for 201718 seasons outdoors.