
Take Your Shot at a Permit This Season
Hunting is not just a pastime in The Natural State, it’s a part of the culture.
Hunters worldwide flock to Arkansas for our world-class waterfowl hunts, and autumn is synonymous with deer hunting. As a matter of fact, there’s no place else where you could bag an alligator and an elk without leaving the state. Use the pages below to find more information on our state’s game species. You can also use the Where to Hunt page to find your new favorite hunting spot.
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Important Hunting Updates From AGFC

WMAs offer dove hunters plenty of opportunity around state
Sep. 4, 2025

USFWS releases pond counts, population status for North American waterfowl
Sep. 4, 2025

Early buck-only hunt offers head start to deer hunting season
Aug. 26, 2025

Check your dove fields for bait before heading afield
Aug. 25, 2025

Permit application period winding down for upcoming dove hunting season
Aug. 12, 2025

AGFC’s permit dove hunt application process begins Aug. 1
Jul. 30, 2025

Renewing your hunting license contributes to conservation
Jul. 3, 2025

Get an extra shot to score an elk hunting permit at the Buffalo River Elk Festival
Jun. 25, 2025

Apply and qualify for an Arkansas urban archery deer hunt
Jun. 25, 2025

Apply June 15-July 14 to hunt an Arkansas alligator this fall
Jun. 12, 2025

Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt by July 1
Jun. 3, 2025

Apply for a chance to hunt an Arkansas Elk
Apr. 30, 2025