| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | Archery · Archery · Zone 2 | Sep 9, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery · Zone 1 | Sep 9, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Elk | General · Public Land Youth Hunt (Hunt 1) · Core Elk Management Zone | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader · Alternative Firearms · Zone 2 | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader · Alternative Firearms · Zone 1 | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Special Youth Modern Gun Bear Hunt · Zone 2 | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Special Youth Modern Gun Bear Hunt · Zone 1 | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Modern Gun · Zone 5A | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Modern Gun · Zone 5 | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Modern Gun · Zone 4 | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Modern Gun · Zone 3 | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
Data verified today against official Arkansas Game & Fish Commission sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| American alligator | Alligator Permit Draw | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | Dove Permit Hunts | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Elk | Private Land Permit Purchase | see agency portal |
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