Arkansas hunting
Public hunting land in Arkansas
Caliber maps 82 public hunting areas in Arkansas, with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Arkansas · 82 areas
Ouachita National Forest
National forest · 1,430,702 acres
Ozark National Forest
National forest · 1,132,958 acres
Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 313,753 acres
Winona Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 281,188 acres
Sylamore Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 253,616 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 82 by distance from you.
- 62
- State wildlife areas
- 6
- National forests
- 1
- BLM land
- 13
- National wildlife refuges
Arkansas hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Phone
- 833-345-0325
- Resident license
- $10.50 — Resident Wildlife Conservation License (annual; small game, furbearers, one deer)
- Nonresident license
- $110 — Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License; All Game annual $410
- Hunter education
- Required for anyone born after 1968; a free deferral code allows supervised hunting; under 16 may hunt with supervision.
- Good to know
- AGFC-owned WMA/Lake Conservation Permit $10.50 for age 16+ without a license; Leased Lands Permit $75.
Fees and rules as published by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website
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The 12 biggest of 82 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita National Forest | National forest | 1,430,702 | Open |
| Ozark National Forest | National forest | 1,132,958 | Open |
| Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 313,753 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Winona Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 281,188 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Sylamore Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 253,616 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Cache River National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 148,061 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 146,690 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 54,813 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Bayou Meto | State wildlife area | 32,023 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 31,626 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 30,872 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Howard County Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 27,470 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 62
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 6
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
BLM land · 1
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws. BLM land is often scattered between private parcels, so legal access can be the hard part.
National wildlife refuges · 13
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Arkansas hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Arkansas?
Caliber lists 82 public hunting areas in Arkansas: 62 state wildlife areas, 6 national forests, 1 blm land, 13 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Arkansas?
As published by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $10.50 — Resident Wildlife Conservation License (annual; small game, furbearers, one deer); nonresident, $110 — Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License; All Game annual $410. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Arkansas?
Required for anyone born after 1968; a free deferral code allows supervised hunting; under 16 may hunt with supervision. Check Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Arkansas?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the managing agency before you hunt.
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