Hunting in Arkansas

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About hunting in Arkansas

Ducks, deer and more - hunting in Arkansas is good. The Natural State big-game hunting opportunities range from alligator to elk (in fact, Arkansas is currently the only state where both species are legal to hunt). The original elk herd in Arkansas went extinct by the 1840s, and, after a number of unsuccessful relocation attempts, now the population is strong enough to sustain the annual harvest of 30-35 individuals, through both public land tags and private land quota-based permits. Only residents of the state can participate in the draw, but non-residents are welcome to hunt black bear, hogs, and of course the white-tailed deer. Arkansas is known as one of the best deer hunting destinations. The deer herd in the Natural State is estimated at over a million head, with over two hundred thousand deer harvested annually by both resident and non-resident hunters. It’s not only about the quantity, either - the Arkansas deer feature great antler quality as well, through conscious management effort to maximize the percentage of trophy deer in the population. The wildlife management areas where special antler restrictions are in place to ensure only mature deer are taken are known as the “Arkansas Sweet Sixteen”, and are sometimes called the best-kept secret in American deer hunting. What is not a secret about hunting in Arkansas is, of course, waterfowl. The junction of the White, Arkansas, and Mississippi rivers is one of the strongest magnets for both ducks and waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state isn't just located on the Mississippi flyway, one of the major migration routes for ducks and geese, it serves as a bottleneck with the record numbers and highest densities of ducks. Rice fields, bayous, swamps and flooded forests provide ducks and geese with outstanding habitat in terms of both shelter and food. The areas surrounding the White River National Refuge and Stuttgart, a.k.a The Duck Capital of the World, are held in the highest esteem, but other areas of Arkansas are not far behind. Even with enormous public land access, the best spots can be crowded, especially early in the season, which makes a good case for duck leases. Offering both private land access and excellent guides, with the use of decoys, retrievers, blinds, and boats included, they are more than worth their rates, especially for beginners and those who haven’t any previous experience of hunting flooded timber bottoms.

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Price distribution

$200

$1,543

$2,886

$4,229

$5,572

Hunting methods

Hunting From a Blind 9 hunts

Bow Hunting 5 hunts

Shotgun Hunting 5 hunts

All methods (15)

Game classification

Big Game 10 hunts

Small Game 6 hunts

Wing Shooting 5 hunts

All classifications (6)

Reviews

Drew

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

May 4, 2025

Great Hunt and Great People

10.0

of 10

Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures

Outfitter

I liked the amount of birds and getting to hear some gobblers in the morning time! Bob and Karen were great host ! He knew his land and had it well managed great time !

All good no issues. Except a few ticks but you will have that during turkey season.

Christian

United States

9.3

of 10

Verified review

Jan 28, 2025

It's a hunt not grocery shopping !

9.3

of 10

Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures

Outfitter

It's not a big property but there's a bunch of game traffic....i was fortunate to call in a couple bucks and take a shot at one but not get it with my longbow. That's my own fault. For the price I'm more than happy and the lodge is great. Internet not so much. But definitely got my monies worth and then some

That i didn't see any does lol

Trevor

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 30, 2024

Lots of deer, great properties to enjoy, cabin is a nice base camp

10.0

of 10

Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures

Outfitter

Opportunities were there, nice stand placements for gun hunters, seen some great bucks, and in a week seen over 40 deer, lots of turkey, and wildlife.

Compound bow hunting could be catered to a bit more, although i was very happy with overall options of stands.

United States

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Apr 11, 2024

Bob is a class act

9.7

of 10

Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures

Outfitter

Bob really worked hard and tried to help us however he could to make our hunt successful. He knows his land well. It was super early and the birds were hened up and had a big cold front but we stayed with them. My son got a huge bird after we got them patterned. His first Tom. 1-3/8 spurs . Memories that will last a lifetime. Stay with them and be patient. Saw Tons and tons of deer. Man o man was it loaded with deer. Every where we set up we had deer come by us. Every single time.

Daniel

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 7, 2023

Excellent hunting experience

10.0

of 10

Trophy Quest Outdoor Adventures

Outfitter

Plenty of deer lots of bucks to choose from

Timothy

United States

5.3

of 10

Verified review

Jan 30, 2024

weather affects duck locations above all

5.3

of 10

Duckbusters Guide Service

Outfitter

the hunt was scheduled months in advance, weather prior to the hunt (dry, bitter cold, then rain and fog) affected duck migration and locations, jim tried to accomodate these conditions by rescheduling, but to no avail.

Date that my party finally hunted was late in the season, but happened to be in dense fog. five hunters killed one duck. ADVICE; don't schedule hunt far in advance if you don't have to.