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A waterfowl hunter 16 or older must carry:
- A valid Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp (residents: $7, nonresidents: $20), signed in ink
across the face (code on license valid for 30 days);
- A valid federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ($15), signed in ink
across the face (code on electronic stamp valid for 45 days);
- Proof of Arkansas HIP registration; and
- One of the following hunting licenses:
- Resident Wildlife Conservation License (HNT), $10.50
- Resident Sportsman’s License (RS), $25
- 65+ Resident Sportsman’s License (see
Page 24) (PLH), $25
- 65+ Resident Combination License (see
Page 24) (PLC), $35.50
- 3-year Resident Disabled Sportsman’s License (RDH), $25
- 3-year Resident Disabled Combination License (RDC), $35.50
- Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License (SG5), $55
- Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License (NRH), $80
- Nonresident 3-Day All Game Hunting License (AG3), $100
- Nonresident 5-Day All Game Hunting License (AG5), $150
- Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License (NBG), $300
- Lifetime Sportsman’s Permit (state stamp not required) (LSP), $1,000
- In addition to a valid hunting license, nonresidents must carry one of the following
permits before hunting waterfowl on certain WMAs. See pages 49-61.
- Nonresident 5-Day Wildlife Management Area Waterfowl Hunting Permit (see
Page 49) (NW5), $10
- Nonresident Annual Wildlife Management Area Waterfowl Hunting Permit (see
Page 49) (NWP), $100
What is a nonresident WMA
waterfowl permit?
In addition to a valid Arkansas hunting license,
nonresidents must purchase a permit to hunt
waterfowl on certain wildlife management areas
(pages 49-61). The cost is $10 for a five-day
permit and $100 for an annual permit. The
annual permit expires June 30. The nonresident
permits are valid for all WMAs.
What are resident lifetime
licenses and permits?
Hunters 65 or older may purchase a lifetime
hunting license. To hunt waterfowl, a state
lifetime waterfowl permit (purchased once
after age 65) and federal waterfowl stamps are
required in addition to HIP. Proof of Arkansas
residency (60 days) and age is required to apply
for lifetime licenses.
Who can use a deferred hunter education license?
A hunter can apply and use a Deferred Hunter Education License as long as they:
- are at least 16 years of age and born after December 31, 1968 and not hunter education certified.
- are in the immediate presence of an adult hunter who is at least 21 years of age and possesses valid
hunter education certification, or who was born on or before December 31, 1968.
- possess a valid Arkansas hunting license.
A DHE license can be acquired once in a lifetime. The DHE license expires June 30. A person is
not eligible if convicted or forfeited bond for prior violation of Hunter Education Certification
Requirements or under AGFC-sanctioned hunting privilege revocations.
Harvest Information Program
How does it work? All migratory bird hunters in Arkansas 16 and older are required to register with the Harvest Information Program. The registration is free and forms are available from license dealers or any Arkansas Game and Fish Commission office. Hunters are asked to provide information on the types of migratory birds they hunted the previous year and how many of each type they killed. HIP must be renewed each year before the June 30 expiration.
Hunters are required to carry proof of HIP registration when hunting ducks, geese, doves, coots, woodcocks, snipe, rails, gallinules or moorhens. Sportsmen must register with HIP in each state they hunt. HIP is mandatory nationwide, except in Hawaii.
A randomly selected sample of hunters from each state will be asked to complete a detailed survey of migratory bird-hunting activities. Those selected will receive a letter requesting their cooperation and a form for recording their harvest. After the seasons, participating sportsmen will return their forms to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Knowledge is power. Participation in this program is important to the future of migratory bird hunting.
State and federal wildlife agencies have faced opposition from groups concerned about the lack of accurate information about bird populations and hunting statistics. This information will ensure that our migratory bird resources – and our hunting tradition – will exist for future generations to enjoy.
What is HIP? In recent years, wildlife biologists and hunters have noted declines in populations of doves, woodcocks and other migratory game birds. Habitat loss is believed to be the primary problem but little data is available to support that conclusion. More information is needed to assess the impact of hunter harvest.
In response to this need, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has developed the Harvest Information Program, a nationwide effort to improve small-game harvest estimates. Information from HIP will improve migratory bird management and ensure that decisions regarding hunting seasons are soundly based on scientific evidence.
The registration is free and can be obtained by completing a short survey form available from license dealers, any AGFC office or by using the online licensing system. Required information includes name, address and date of birth. Hunters will be asked to provide information on the types of migratory birds hunted last year and how many birds of each type they killed.