Arkansas Turkey Hunting Seasons: 2024 Dates and Zones

Bag Limit: 2 legal gobblers (bearded turkeys) per season, 1 per day.
Legal Hours: 30 min before sunrise to 12:00 noon (CDT).
License: Arkansas hunting license + turkey permit (resident/nonresident).
Youth Hunt: Special weekend (usually early April) for hunters 15 and under.

Spring Turkey Season Overview

Arkansas's spring turkey season typically runs early April through late May, divided into four zones with staggered dates to manage hunting pressure and gobbling activity.

2024 Season Structure (Typical)

Zone	Typical Dates	Counties
North	Apr 8 – May 5	Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Washington, etc.
South	Apr 15 – May 12	Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Drew, Ouachita, Union, etc.
East	Apr 8 – May 5	Arkansas, Chicot, Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Monroe, Phillips, St. Francis, etc.
West	Apr 15 – May 12	Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Polk, Scott, Sebastian, Yell, etc.