Arkansas · License · 2026 Edition
Arkansas Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $25 for residents and $410 for nonresidents. Just visiting? Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License costs $80.
Arkansas bundles deer, turkey and bear tags directly into its base resident licenses (Sportsman's / Combination Sportsman's include 6 deer, 2 turkey and 1 bear tag) — there is no separate resident deer tag purchase. Nonresidents get 6 deer tags with their All Game license, but turkey and bear each need their own add-on tag on top of it.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Sportsman's License | $25 | All game species, hunting only; includes 6 deer, 2 turkey and 1 bear tag. Expires June 30. |
| Resident Wildlife Conservation License | $10.50 | Small game and furbearers, plus 1 deer tag. Expires June 30. |
| Combination Sportsman's License | $35.50 | All game species plus fishing; includes 6 deer, 2 turkey and 1 bear tag. Expires June 30. |
| Nonresident Annual All Game Hunting License | $410 | Includes 6 deer tags. Turkey and bear need separate add-on tags. |
| Nonresident 3-Day Hunting License | $225 | Includes 6 deer tags for the 3-day period. |
| Nonresident 1-Day Hunting License | $100 | Includes 6 deer tags for the day. |
| Nonresident Annual Small Game Hunting License | $110 | |
| Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License | $80 |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Hunting Dog Owner's Permit | $100 |
03 — Turkey permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Annual Turkey Hunting License | $325 |
| Nonresident Turkey Tag | $100 |
04 — Waterfowl stamp
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp | $7 |
| Nonresident Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp | $50 |
| Federal Duck Stamp (paper) | $25 |
| Federal Duck Stamp (electronic) | $30 |
Waterfowl hunters 16+ also need the free federal HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Arkansas duck season dates →
05 — Hunter education
Arkansas requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969. A free Deferred Hunter Education License lets certified-hunter-supervised beginners hunt for a year at a time without it. Certificates from other states, Canada and Mexico are accepted.
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through AGFC Online Licensing, the state's official portal.
Arkansas hunting licenses run a fixed annual cycle expiring June 30 each year, regardless of purchase date.
Verified · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission · Last verified 2026-08-06
Publisher's note. Prices read from the AGFC license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-06. Review due 2027-06-01. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.