Deer Seasons and Limits by Zone

2019-20 Deer Season Opening Dates

Archery:  Sept. 28, 2019
Muzzleloader:  Oct. 19, 2019
Modern Gun:  Nov. 9, 2019
Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 2-3, 2019 and Jan. 4-5, 2020
Private Land Antlerless Only Hunt: Oct. 12-16, 2019

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
• No antler-point restrictions on harvest.
• The following CWD regulations apply:
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Feeding wildlife by hand is allowed.
    • Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.
    • Deer and elk taken in Tier 1 of the CWD management zone may not leave the boundary of Tier 1.
    • Deer and elk taken in Tier 2 of the CWD management zone may go to Tier 1, but may not leave the outer boundary of Tier 2.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
• No antler-point restrictions on harvest.
• The following CWD regulations apply:
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Feeding wildlife by hand is allowed.
    • Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.
    • Deer and elk (except parts listed above) taken in Tier 1 of the CWD management zone may not leave the boundary of Tier 1.
    • Deer and elk (except parts listed above) taken in Tier 2 of the CWD management zone may go to Tier 1, but may not leave the outer boundary of Tier 2.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
• No antler-point restrictions on harvest.
• The following CWD regulations apply:
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Feeding wildlife by hand is allowed.
    • Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.
    • Deer and elk taken in Tier 1 of the CWD management zone may not leave the boundary of Tier 1.
    • Deer and elk taken in Tier 2 of the CWD management zone may go to Tier 1, but may not leave the outer boundary of Tier 2.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 3 inside the CWD Management Zone (Boone and Marion Counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 3 outside the CWD Management Zone
Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Boone and Marion counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restrictions on harvest.
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Feeding wildlife by hand is allowed.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Food plots allowed year-round.
    • Baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: closed
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-11 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three doe with archery;
• One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 
• Modern guns are restricted to:
  • shotguns .410 or larger with slugs,
  • handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger,
  • legal muzzleloading rifles.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 9 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: closed
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-18 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three doe with archery;
• One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 
• Modern guns are restricted to:
  • shotguns .410 or larger with slugs,
  • handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger,
  • legal muzzleloading rifles.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: closed
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-11, Nov. 17-18 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three doe with archery;
• One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 
• Modern guns are restricted to:
  • shotguns .410 or larger with slugs,
  • handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger,
  • legal muzzleloading rifles.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 9 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: closed
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-18 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three doe with archery;
• One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack. 
• Modern guns are restricted to:
  • shotguns .410 or larger with slugs,
  • handguns with barrels 4 inches to 10 inches long, chambered specifically for straight-walled centerfire cartridges loaded with lead, lead alloy, soft nose and/or hollow point bullets .30 caliber or larger,
  • legal muzzleloading rifles.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 6 inside the CWD Management Zone (Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Madison, Newton, Pope, Searcy, Van Buren and Washington counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 6 outside the CWD Management Zone
Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Madison, Newton, Pope, Searcy, Van Buren and Washington counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restrictions on harvest.
  • The following CWD regulations apply:
    • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
      • Baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
      • Food plots allowed year-round.
      • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
      • Feeding wildlife by hand is allowed.
      • Backyard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
      • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
      • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
    • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.
      • Deer and elk taken in Tier 1 of the CWD management zone may not leave the boundary of Tier 1.
      • Deer and elk taken in Tier 2 of the CWD management zone may go to Tier 1, but may not leave the outer boundary of Tier 2.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 6A inside the CWD Management Zone (Searcy and Van Buren counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 6A outside the CWD Management Zone
Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Searcy and Van Buren counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restrictions on buck harvest. 
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots are allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed.
    • Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 7 inside the CWD Management Zone (Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, Sebastian and Yell counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 7 outside the CWD Management Zone

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, Sebastian and Yell counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restrictions on buck harvest.
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots are allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed.
    • Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2017-18 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 8 inside the CWD Management Zone (Johnson, Pope and Van Buren counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 8 outside the CWD Management Zone

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Johnson, Pope and Van Buren counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restriction on buck harvest.
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots are allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed.
    • Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22-Feb. 28, 2018
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 8A inside the CWD Management Zone (Van Buren County)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 8A outside the CWD Management Zone

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Van Buren County, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restriction on buck harvest. 
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
  • Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
  • Food plots are allowed year-round.
  • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
  • Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed.
  • Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
  • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
  • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 16 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17,2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 8-10, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 2 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

For portions of Zone 11 inside the CWD Management Zone (Logan, Sebastian, and Yell counties)
Five deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Five antlerless with archery;
• Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

For portions of Zone 11 outside the CWD Management Zone

Three deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Three does with archery;
• One doe with muzzleloader and modern gun combined.  

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 2. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.
• In Logan, Sebastian and Yell counties, the following CWD regulations apply:
  • Button bucks count as antlerless deer.
  • No antler-point restriction on buck harvest. 
  • Feeding of wildlife prohibited, except:
    • Legal baiting on private land for hunting allowed Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
    • Food plots are allowed year-round.
    • Incidental feeding of wildlife within active livestock or agricultural operations is allowed.
    • Hand-feeding of wildlife is allowed.
    • Back yard birdfeeders, squirrel feeders and birdbaths are allowed.
    • Bait is allowed for approved AGFC management, research and control of wildlife.
    • Baiting bear on private land 30 days from the beginning of bear season until Sept. 1 is allowed only with the use of dog food, cat food, pastries/bread, cooking oil, non-wildlife meat scraps, popped popcorn, fish or fish byproducts.  
  • Deer and elk taken within the CWD management zone may not leave the zone, except deboned meat, antlers cleaned skull plates, teeth, hides, taxidermy products.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 16 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Six deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Six does with archery;
• Six does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 16. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 16 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Four does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 16. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 9 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 9. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 15-17, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 9 and Dec. 26-28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 9. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have at least three points on one side of their rack.

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• No dogs allowed for deer hunting. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have antlers with at least 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam. 

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 28, 2018

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Four deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Four does with archery;
• Two does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 25. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have antlers with at least 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam. 

2018-19 Deer Season Dates

Archery: Sept. 22, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019
Private Land Antlerless Only Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Oct. 13-17, 2018
Muzzleloader: Oct. 20-28 and Dec. 29-31, 2018
Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt: Nov. 3-4, 2018 and Jan. 5-6, 2019
Modern Gun: Nov. 10-Dec. 28, 2018 

Statewide Bag Limit

Six deer, of which no more than two may be bucks. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. 

Zone Bag Limit

Six deer, which may include:

• Two bucks with archery, muzzleloader or modern gun;
• Six does with archery;
• Six does with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. 

Special Regulations:

• Dogs allowed for deer hunting Nov. 10-Dec. 25. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer.
• Legal bucks must be button bucks or have antlers with at least 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam.