Hunting License Descriptions and Fees
Who needs a license?
If you are 16 or older, an Arkansas hunting license is required to hunt wildlife unless you are on a licensed game-bird shooting resort that supplies pen-raised birds. A valid printed license, reusable hard card or acceptable electronic format license must be in your possession when hunting.
Your purchase of an Arkansas hunting or fishing license will include access to AGFC-owned wildlife management areas and lakes. For those who do not hold a current Arkansas hunting or fishing license or plan to purchase one, all persons 16 years of age or older using AGFC-owned wildlife management areas and lakes must possess an annual AGFC WMA/Lake Conservation Permit (WMC, $10.50), effective July 1, 2026.
| base REsident hunting licenses | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Sportsman’s License (CS) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer, turkey and bear. Also includes six deer tags, two turkey tags and one bear tag. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers and to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. A Resident Trout Permit also must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Expires June 30. | $35.50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Resident Sportsman’s License (RS) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer, turkey and bear. Also includes six deer tags, two turkey tags and one bear tag with the license. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers. Expires June 30. | $25 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Resident Wildlife Conservation License (HNT) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all small game species and furbearers, and take one deer. Valid through June 30. One deer tag is included with this license. | $10.50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| 65-Plus Annual Hunting License (PAH) | ||
| Entitles the holder, who must be an Arkansas resident 65 years of age or older, to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer, turkey, and bear. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers and to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. A Resident Trout Permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags, 2 turkey tags, and 1 bear tag are included with this license. | $3.50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| 65-Plus Annual Combination License (PAC) | ||
| Entitles the holder, who must be an Arkansas resident 65 years of age or older, to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer, turkey, and bear. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers and to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. A Resident Trout Permit must also be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags, 2 turkey tags, and 1 bear tag are included with this license. | $4.50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| base nonREsident hunting licenses | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License (NBG) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer and small game using modern gun, muzzleloader or archery, and to take a total bag limit of deer. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers. Six deer tags are included with this license. Nonresident Trapper’s Permit required to trap furbearers. Nonresidents hunting bear, turkey, alligator or elk require additional permit (see below). Expires June 30. | $410 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Annual Turkey Hunting License (NRTL) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt only turkey. A single turkey may be taken with this license without the need for the Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permit. Expires June 30. | $325 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 3-Day Hunting License (AG3) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer for the three-day period specified. Six deer tags are included with this license. | $225 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 1-Day Hunting License (AG1) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer for a one-day period specified. Six deer tags are included with this license. | $100 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License (NRH) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all species of small game and furbearers. Nonresident Trapper’s Permit required to trap furbearers. Expires June 30. | $110 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License (SG3) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all species of small game and furbearers for the five-day period specified. Nonresident Trapper’s Permit required to trap furbearers. | $80 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| recreation & access | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| AGFC-Owned WMA/Lake Conservation Permit (WMC) | ||
| Required to use Commission-owned wildlife management areas and lakes for anyone 16 years or older who does not hold a valid Arkansas hunting or fishing license. Expires June 30. | $10.50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Leased Lands Permit (LLP) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt, trap and camp on all AGFC Leased Lands WMAs: Big Timber WMA, Casey Jones WMA, Cedar Mountain WMA, Cherokee WMA, Jim Kress WMA, Gum Flats WMA, Howard County WMA, Jack Mountain WMA, Lafayette County WMA, Lake Greeson WMA and Provo WMA. A valid Arkansas hunting license is also required to hunt on any WMAs. Youths under 16 years of age are not required to have a permit. Expires June 30. | $75 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| add-on tags | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Youth Game Tags (YGT) | ||
| This free product attaches the bag limit of deer, turkey and bear tags to Resident Youth Hunters (Ages 6-15). | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Bear Permit (NRB) | ||
| Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one bear during open bear season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | $300.00 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Elk Permit (NRE) | ||
| Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one elk during open private land elk season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | $300.00 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Alligator Permit (NRG) | ||
| Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one alligator during open private land alligator season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | $300.00 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Turkey Tag (NRTT) | ||
| Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License to take one turkey during open turkey season. Not required for hunters under 16 or holders of the $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | $100.00 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Youth Bear Tag (YBTN) | ||
| This free product attaches the bear tag to Nonresident Youth Hunters (Ages 6-15). | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Youth Deer Tag (YDTN) | ||
| This free product attaches the bag limit of deer tags to Nonresident Youth Hunters (Ages 6-15). | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Youth Turkey Tag (YTTN) | ||
| This free product attaches the turkey tag to Nonresident Youth Hunters (Ages 6-15). | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| add-on stamps/permits | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Information Program Registration (HIP) | ||
| Hunters 16 or older are required to carry proof of Arkansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration when hunting ducks, geese, doves, coots, woodcocks, snipe, rails, gallinules or moorhens. | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Deferred Hunter Education License (DHE) | ||
| A one-year permit that allows a person without hunter-education certification to legally hunt. It may be renewed each year. | Free | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Fur Trapper’s Permit (NFT) | ||
| Entitles a holder of a nonresident hunting license to trap furbearers during open seasons. Not required to hunt furbearers. Expires June 30. | $125 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Hunting Dog Owner’s Permit (NDP) | ||
| Required to hunt, chase or retrieve deer with a dog or train a dog for such purposes. Hunting requires a valid nonresident deer license in addition to this permit. | $100 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 3-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW3) | ||
| In addition to a valid nonresident hunting license (NBG, NRH), nonresidents must purchase a permit to hunt waterfowl in certain Wildlife Management Areas during regular duck season. A limit of ten 3-day permits per season may be purchased. | $40 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 30-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW30) | ||
| In addition to a valid nonresident hunting license (NBG, NRH), nonresidents must purchase a permit to hunt waterfowl in certain Wildlife Management Areas during regular duck season. | $200 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Resident (DSR) | ||
| Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Youths under 16 and holders of a nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit do not need a state waterfowl stamp. Expires June 30. NOTE: A physical stamp still will be mailed to you for collectable purposes, but the code on your license is required as proof of purchase. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration also are required to hunt waterfowl. | $7 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Nonresident (DSN) | ||
| Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Youths under 16 and holders of a nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit do not need a state waterfowl stamp. Expires June 30. NOTE: A physical stamp still will be mailed to you for collectable purposes, but the code on your license is required as proof of purchase. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration also are required to hunt waterfowl. | $50 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Federal Duck Stamp (DFS) and Electronic Stamp (FDE) | ||
| Hunters 16 or older must have a signed Federal Duck Stamp on their person while hunting any migratory waterfowl. Hunters who purchase their Federal Duck Stamp online or at a license agent may use the License Certificate given at the time of purchase until the physical stamp arrives. Expires June 30. | Paper Stamp: $25 Electronic Stamp: $30 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| guide licenses | cost | obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Combination Guide License (GLC) | ||
| Entitles a resident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLC does not include hunting privileges. Expires June 30. | $350 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Resident Hunting Guide License (GLH) | ||
| Entitles a resident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLH does not include hunting privileges. Expires June 30. | $250 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Resident Special Hunting Guide License (GLS) | ||
| Entitles a resident to the same privileges as the GLH, plus the privilege to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife, except waterfowl, on all commission-owned or controlled WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLS does not include hunting privileges. Proof of residency in the state of Arkansas for one year prior to the application date is required. Expires June 30. | $150 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Hunting Guide License (GNH) | ||
| Entitles a nonresident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GNH does not include hunting privileges. Expires June 30. | $500 | Online License Agents Regional Offices |