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Overview
Hunting

Crow

Crows are prevalent across Arkansas, and offer great hunting opportunities on both public and private land. With their high intelligence and great eyesight, they offer a challenging hunt for those wanting to practice their shooting.

The 2024-25 Arkansas Crow Season statewide is Sept. 1, 2024-Feb. 17, 2025, Thursdays through Mondays only. There is no bag limit. 


Legal Hunting Equipment

Legal Firearms

  • Crows may not be hunted with rifles or handguns larger than .22 caliber rimfire or with muzzleloaders larger than .40 caliber unless a modern gun or muzzleloading deer season, bear season or coyote season is open.
  • Crows may not be hunted with shotguns using slugs or shot larger than T shot.

Electronic Calls

Crows may be hunted with the aid of electronic calls

Legal Shooting Hours

Legal shooting hours for crows are from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.

Licenses Needed

  • Hunters 16 and older must have a valid Arkansas hunting license.
  • Hunters do not need to register with the Harvest Information Program or possess any migratory bird stamps to hunt crows.

Baiting Laws for Crows

  • Crows may not be hunted over bait.
  • Baiting standards for crows are the same as those for doves. .