Legal shooting hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Agency source agency
ARKANSAS RUT AND SEASON DATA
When is the rut in Arkansas?
Arkansas has published rut timing at statewide precision. The source method is AGFC summarizes biological data collected during late winter and reports the date range in which most does in a given area are bred.. Examples: Arkansas statewide: Oct 28 to Dec 14. Source: the agency publication linked on this page.
agency
Published rut units
PARTIAL: official AGFC publication gives a statewide envelope and regional pattern, but not county or DMU-specific dates.
| Unit | Peak window | Method | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas statewide | Oct 28 to Dec 14 | conception_fetal | Agency source | Verify with your state agency |
Whitetail presence
White-tailed deer are present statewide in Arkansas.
Presence source agency
2026-27 deer seasons
| Season | Zone or scope | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early buck-only archery | Private-land deer zones | Aug 29, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026 | Agency guide |
| Archery | Private-land deer zones | Sep 26, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Agency guide |
| Alternative firearms | Private-land deer zones | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Agency guide |
| Modern gun | Private-land deer zones | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 28, 2026 | Agency guide |
| Youth modern gun | Private-land deer zones | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Agency guide |
Legal light, bag limits, and calls
Bag limits
Season total: 4; Antlered maximum: 2. Private-land zone limit is four deer, no more than two antlered bucks. Antlerless and weapon allocations vary by zone. Button bucks count as antlerless.
Bag-limit source agency
Electronic deer calls
Unknown for deer.
Call-rule source law
Official guide links
Questions about Arkansas
When is the rut in Arkansas?
Arkansas has published rut timing at statewide precision. The source method is AGFC summarizes biological data collected during late winter and reports the date range in which most does in a given area are bred.. Examples: Arkansas statewide: Oct 28 to Dec 14. Source: the agency publication linked on this page.
What are the 2026-27 deer seasons in Arkansas?
The table above lists the season rows present in Hockline's local data. Verify rows marked for agency confirmation.
Are electronic deer calls legal in Arkansas?
Unknown for deer.