Urban Archery Hunts

The AGFC works with cities experiencing issues with wildlife damage from deer to create special hunting seasons to reducing herd numbers. The Arkansas Bowhunters Association, Bull Shoals Bowhunters Association, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry work with the AGFC to manage these hunting opportunities and ensure safe, ethical hunts with special consideration for non-hunting Arkansans.

All participants of urban bowhunts must successfully complete the International Bowhunter Education Program. Arkansas recognizes bowhunter education taken in other states to meet this requirement.

Visit the Arkansas Bowhunters Association at https://arkansasbowhunters.org/urban-hunt-registration/ or contact Dwayne Spangler at 870-373-8098 or email Dwayne@arkansasbowhunters.org to get details about and register for the 2026-27 urban archery deer hunt in the following cities:

• Cherokee Village
• Fairfield Bay
• Heber Springs
• Helena-West Helena
• Horseshoe Bend
• Russellville

Hunters wishing to participate in the Bull Shoals or Lakeview hunts should contact Joseph Gentry at 870-733-4343 or email Joey.Gentry34@yahoo.com with the Bull Shoals Urban Bowhunters Association.

Hunters wishing to participate in the Hot Springs Village hunt should contact Todd Noles at 501-984-3800 with the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association Urban Deer Hunt.

Interested in learning how to bow hunt? Click here to view our Hunter Education page.