Hunting License Descriptions and Fees
Who needs a license?
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.
| License and Description | Cost | Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Sportsman’s License (CS) | ||
| 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. | $35.50 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Resident Sportsman’s License (RS) | ||
| 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 Permit required to trap furbearers. Valid through June 30. Six deer tags and two turkey tags are included with this license. | $25.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Resident Bear Tag (RBT) | ||
| Entitles holder of Resident Sportsman’s License or Combination Sportsman’s License to take one bear during open bear season. Not required for hunters under 16. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | Free | Online Regional Offices |
| Resident Turkey Tag (RTT) | ||
| Entitles holder of Resident Sportsman’s License or Combination Sportsman’s License to take one turkey during open turkey season. Not required for hunters under 16. Expires June 30. Limit two permits per year. | Free | Online Regional Offices |
| Resident Wildlife Conservation License (HNT) | ||
| 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. | $10.50 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| General WMA Hunter Use Permit (WMP) | ||
| 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. | Free | Online Regional Offices |
| Resident Trapper’s Permit (TP) | ||
| 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.” | Free | Online |
| Resident Hunting Guide License (GLH) | ||
| Entitles a resident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLH does not include hunting privileges. Expiration date is June 30. | $250.00 | Regional Offices |
| Resident Special Hunting Guide License (GLS) | ||
| Entitles a resident to the same privileges as the GLH, plus the privilege to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife, except waterfowl, on all commission-owned or controlled WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLS does not include hunting privileges. Proof of residency in the state of Arkansas for one year prior to the application date is required. Expiration date is June 30. | $150.00 | Regional Offices |
| Deferred Hunter Education License (DHE) | ||
| A one-year permit that allows a person without hunter-education certification to legally hunt. It may be renewed each year. | Free | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Annual Turkey Hunting License (NRTT) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt only turkey. A single turkey may be taken with this license without the need for the Nonresident Turkey Hunting Permit. Valid through June 30. | $325.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 3-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW3) | ||
| In addition to a valid Non-Resident hunting license (NBG, NRH, SG-5), non–residents must purchase a permit to hunt waterfowl in certain Wildlife Management Areas during regular duck season. A limit of ten 3-day permits per season may be purchased. | $40.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 30-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW30) | ||
| In addition to a valid Non-Resident hunting license (NBG, NRH), non-residents must purchase a permit to hunt waterfowl in certain Wildlife Management Areas during regular duck season. | $200.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Turkey Tag (NTT) | ||
| Entitles holder of Nonresident Annual Hunting License to take one turkey during open turkey season. Not required for hunters under 16 or holders of the $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit. Expires June 30. Limit one permit per year. | $100.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License (NBG) | ||
| 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). | $410.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 5-Day Deer Hunting License (AG5) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer for the five-day period specified. Two deer tags are included with this license. | $225.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 3-Day Deer Hunting License (AG3) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer for the three-day period specified. One deer tag is included with this license. | $175.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 1-Day Deer Hunting License (AG1) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt deer for a one-day period specified. One deer tag is included with this license. | $100.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License (NRH) | ||
| Entitles the holder to hunt all species of small game and furbearers. Valid through June 30. Nonresident Trapper’s Permit required to trap furbearers. | $110.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License (SG5) | ||
| 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. | $80.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Trapper’s Permit (NFT) | ||
| Entitles a holder of a nonresident hunting license to trap furbearers during open seasons. Valid through June 30. Not required to hunt furbearers. | $125.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Bear Permit (NRB) | ||
| 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. | $300.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Elk Permit (NRE) | ||
| 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. | $300.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Alligator Permit (NRG) | ||
| 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. | $300.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Hunting Dog Owner’s Permit (NDP) | ||
| 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. | $20.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Nonresident Hunting Guide License (GNH) | ||
| Entitles a nonresident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GNH does not include hunting privileges. Expiration date is June 30. | $500.00 | Regional Offices |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Resident (DSR) | ||
| Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Youths under 16 and holders of a nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit do not need a state waterfowl stamp. Valid through June 30. NOTE: a physical stamp still will be mailed to you for collectable purposes, but the code on your license is required as proof of purchase. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration also are required to hunt waterfowl. | $7.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Nonresident (DSN) | ||
| Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Youths under 16 and holders of a nonexpiring $1,000 Lifetime Resident Sportsman’s Permit do not need a state waterfowl stamp. Valid through June 30. NOTE: a physical stamp still will be mailed to you for collectable purposes, but the code on your license is required as proof of purchase. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration also are required to hunt waterfowl. | $50.00 | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Harvest Information Program Registration (HIP) | ||
| Hunters 16 or older are required to carry proof of Arkansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration when hunting ducks, geese, doves, coots, woodcocks, snipe, rails, gallinules or moorhens. | Free | Online Dealers Regional Offices |
| Federal Duck Stamp (DFS) and Electronic Stamp (FDE) | ||
| Hunters 16 or older must have a signed Federal Duck Stamp on their person while hunting any migratory waterfowl. Hunters who purchase their Federal Duck Stamp online or at a dealer may use the License Certificate given at the time of purchase until the physical stamp arrives. Stamps expire June 30. | Paper Stamp: $25.00 Electronic Stamp: $30.00 | Regional Offices Online Dealers |
| 65-Plus Lifetime Hunting License | Application | ||
| Entitles Arkansas residents 65 or older to the privileges of the Resident Sportsman’s License. A Resident Trapper’s Permit is required to trap furbearers. HIP registration is required to hunt migratory game birds. To hunt waterfowl, a state lifetime waterfowl permit (purchased once after age 65) and federal waterfowl stamps are required in addition to HIP. This license is available on the internet and at all AGFC regional offices, including nature centers and Little Rock headquarters. Customers must be an Arkansas resident for at least one year to purchase. | $25.00 | Online Regional Offices Nature Centers |
| 65-Plus Lifetime Combination License | Application | ||
| Entitles Arkansas residents 65 or older to the privileges of the resident Sportsman’s License (hunting) and the Resident Fisheries Conservation License. A Resident Trapper’s Permit is required to trap furbearers. HIP registration is required to hunt migratory game birds. To hunt waterfowl, a state lifetime waterfowl permit (purchased once after age 65) and federal waterfowl stamps are required in addition to HIP. A lifetime trout permit (purchased once after age 65) must be purchased to fish in certain waters. This license is available on the Internet and at all AGFC regional offices, including nature centers and Little Rock headquarters. Customers must be an Arkansas resident for at least one year to purchase. | $35.50 | Online Regional Offices Nature Centers |
| 65-Plus Lifetime Waterfowl Permit | Application | ||
| The lifetime waterfowl permit is available from the AGFC Little Rock Office and AGFC regional offices. If you wish to purchase a license in person, bring proof of your age, such as a driver’s license, birth certificate or military record and proof of one year of Arkansas residency, in the form of an Arkansas driver’s license or state I.D. card. | $7.00 | Online Regional Offices Nature Centers |
| Nonexpiring Lifetime Resident Hunting and Fishing Sportsman’s Permit | Application | ||
| Entitles purchasers of any age to the privileges of the Resident Sportsman’s License (hunting) and the Resident Fisheries Conservation License (fishing). Fees for trout permits, leased lands permits, alligator permits, elk permits, state waterfowl stamps and wildlife management area permit hunts are waived with this license. License holders must apply, however, for WMA hunts, be successfully drawn and return notification of acceptance before being issued a permit. HIP registration is required to hunt migratory game birds. To hunt waterfowl, federal waterfowl stamps are required in addition to HIP. This license is available from the AGFC Little Rock Office. | $1,000.00 | AGFC Headquarters Regional Offices |
| Resident 3-Year Disability Hunting License (RDH) | Application | ||
| Entitles all totally and permanently disabled persons privileges of the Resident Sportsman’s License. Annual Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration is required to hunt migratory game birds. To hunt waterfowl, state and federal waterfowl stamps also are required. Disability certification from Social Security Administration, Veteran’s Affairs or Railroad Retirement and proof of 60 days Arkansas residency is required. Valid for three years from date of purchase; recertification is required for license renewal. This license is available from the AGFC Little Rock Office. | $25.00 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Resident 3-Year Disability Combination License (RDC) | Application | ||
| Entitles all totally and permanently disabled persons privileges of the Resident Sportsman’s License (hunting) and the Resident Fisheries Conservation License (fishing). Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration is required to hunt migratory game birds. To hunt waterfowl, state and federal waterfowl stamps are also required. A trout permit must be purchased to fish in certain waters. Disability certification from Social Security Administration, Veteran’s Affairs or Railroad Retirement and proof of 60 days Arkansas residency is required. Valid for three years from date of purchase; recertification is required for license renewal. This license is available from the AGFC Little Rock Office. | $35.50 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Mobility Impairment Access Permit | Application | ||
| Mobility impaired classification: cannot walk without the permanent use of a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, wheelchair, or walker; permanently restricted by lung disease to such an extent that the person’s forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one (1) liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than (60) mm/hg on room air at rest; permanent condition which requires the use of portable oxygen or that the person’s functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to standards set by The American Heart Association. This license is available from the AGFC Little Rock Office. | Free | Regional Offices |
| Resident Natural State Lifetime Combination License and Permit | Application | ||
| 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. This permit is available at the AGFC Little Rock Office and AGFC regional offices. Applicants must provide proof of the recipient’s age and one year of Arkansas residency. Applications are available at AGFC regional offices or by calling 833-345-0325 or 501-207-0326 in the Little Rock area. Only 500 of these licenses are issued per fiscal year (July 1-June 30), and they are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. | $500 | AGFC Headquarters |
| Resident Hunting Guide License (GLH) | ||
| Entitles a resident to guide, aid or assist another person, for pay or other consideration, in taking any species of wildlife on land which is NOT commission-owned or controlled, including WMAs, WDAs and WRAs. The GLH does not include hunting privileges. Expiration date is June 30. | $250.00 | Regional Offices |