If you are 16 or older, an Arkansas hunting license is required to hunt wildlife unless you are on a licensed game-bird shooting resort that supplies pen-raised birds. A valid printed license, reusable hard card or acceptable electronic format license must be in your possession when hunting. A WMA General Use Permit is required to hunt on public land.
Entitles the holder to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers and to fish the waters of the state with sport fishing tackle. Resident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers. A Resident Trout Permit also must be purchased to retain trout or to fish in certain waters. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags and two turkey tags are included with this license.
Entitles the holder to hunt all game species during open seasons and to take a total bag limit of deer. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers. Resident Trapper's Permitt required to trap furbearers. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags and two turkey tags are included with this license.
Entitles the holder to hunt all small game species and furbearers, and take one deer. Resident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers. Valid through June 30. One deer tag is included with this license.
Entitles the holder to hunt or trap during open seasons on all WMAs. Valid through June 30. See Wildlife Management Areas page for a list of WMAs. Additional permits may also be required to hunt deer or turkey on these areas.
Entitles a holder of a resident hunting license to trap furbearers during open seasons. Valid through June 30. Not required to hunt furbearers. Available online only at www.agfc.com, click "Buy Licenses."
Entitles the holder to hunt deer and small game using modern gun, muzzleloader or archery, and to take a total bag limit of deer. Also allows the holder to hunt furbearers. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags are included with this license. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers. Nonresidents hunting bear, turkey, alligator or elk require additional permit (see below).
Entitles the holder to hunt deer for the five-day period specified. Three deer tags are included with this license. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers.
Entitles the holder to hunt deer for the three-day period specified. Two deer tags are included with this license. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers.
Entitles the holder to hunt deer for a one-day period specified. One deer tag is included with this license. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers.
Entitles the holder to hunt all species of small game and furbearers. Valid through June 30. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers.
Entitles the holder to hunt all species of small game and furbearers for the five-day period specified. Nonresident Trapper's Permit required to trap furbearers.
Entitles a holder of a nonresident hunting license to trap furbearers during open seasons. Valid through June 30. Not required to hunt furbearers.
Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one bear during open bear season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman's Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year.
Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one turkey during open turkey season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman's Permit. Expires June 30. Limit two permits per year.
Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one elk during open private land elk season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman's Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year.
Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License (NBG) to take one alligator during open private land alligator season. Not required for hunters under 16 and holders of nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman's Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year.
Required to hunt, chase or retrieve deer with a dog or train a dog for such purposes. Hunting requires a valid nonresident deer license in addition to this permit.
May be purchased for a resident aged 10 and younger, entitling him or her to the privileges of the Resident Sportsman’s License (hunting) and the Resident Fisheries Conservation License (fishing) for the rest of his or her life. Fees for trout permits, leased lands permits, alligator permits, elk permits, state waterfowl stamps and wildlife management area permit hunts are included with this license. License holders must apply, however, for WMA hunts, be successfully drawn and return notification of acceptance before being issued a permit. Once the license holder turns 16 years of age, Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration will be required to hunt migratory game birds and federal waterfowl stamps will still be required to hunt waterfowl.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support.
