| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | General | May 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Wild hog | General · Year-round on private land | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Bobcat | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Early Canada Goose | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 |
| Fox | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Crow | General · Thursdays – Mondays only | Sep 3, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Segment 1 | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery · Zone 2 | Sep 9, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery · Zone 1 | Sep 9, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery | Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Arkansas Game & Fish Commission sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | Private Land Permit Purchase | see agency portal |
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