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Deer

Nonresident hunters should check twice for new permits when renewing licenses

Jul. 19, 2023

WMA Deer Permit Hunt applications available July 1-31

Jun. 28, 2023

Register to participate in one of nine urban archery hunts this fall

May. 17, 2023

2022-23 deer harvest up from 2021-22 season

Mar. 8, 2023

Associations burn through burden of habitat management

Feb. 15, 2023

Prairie Bayou WMA is a hidden gem for small game hunters, dog runners

Feb. 8, 2023

First-time archer proves it’s never too late to start

Feb. 1, 2023

AGFC, Academics Afield brings new audience outdoors

Jan. 25, 2023

Visit the AGFC and AGFF at the 33rd Annual Big Buck Classic

Jan. 18, 2023

Night hunter’s poaching results in seven-year suspension

Dec. 21, 2022

Buyer’s guide for first-time hunting firearms

Nov. 30, 2022

Get more from your ground venison

Nov. 23, 2022

Arkansas youth hunters take more than 9,000 deer in two-day hunt

Nov. 16, 2022

Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways

Nov. 9, 2022

Get a free sausage biscuit at Hardee’s with your hunting license Nov. 10

Nov. 2, 2022

South Arkansas Natural Areas offer veterans deer hunts Nov. 12-13

Nov. 2, 2022

Youth hunters need customer identification number to check game

Nov. 2, 2022

Collared bear, deer OK to harvest

Oct. 5, 2022