Where to Hog Hunt in Arkansas: Public Lands & Private Access

Arkansas offers excellent feral hog hunting across vast public lands and private leases. Feral hogs are invasive, destructive, and huntable year-round (no bag limit) on private land; public land rules vary.

Top Public Areas

1. Ouachita National Forest (1.8M acres, west-central)
   • Largest public tract; high hog density
   • Still-hunt, stalk, dog hunting (where permitted)
   • Check zone-specific regs (some areas restrict dogs)
2. Ozark National Forest (1.2M acres, northern)
   • Rugged terrain; good hog numbers in lower elevations
   • Similar methods; watch for black bears
3. Buffalo National River (NPS, north-central)
   • Hunt along river corridors (NPS rules apply)
   • Scenic; combine with float trip
   • No dogs; archery/muzzleloader in some zones
4. White River NWR (160K acres, eastern)
   • Managed hunts (quota/permit) for hogs & deer
   • Bottomland hardwoods—excellent habitat
   • Apply early via FWS
5. WMAs (Wildlife Management Areas) – 100+ statewide; many allow hog hunting during deer/bear seasons or special hog seasons. Check AGFC regs.

Private Land Access

• Many landowners welcome hog hunters (crop/livestock damage)
• Network via: AGFC "Landowner Permission" program, hunting forums, local co-ops, outfitters
• Always get written permission; clarify boundaries, methods, liability
• Outfitters: $200–$500/day (lodging, guides, processing often extra)

Critical Rules

• License: AR hunting license + WMA permit (if applicable)
• No night hunting on public land (private: check regs)
• Transport: Illegal to live-release hogs
• Report harvests if requested (AGFC monitors populations)

Arkansas is a top-tier hog hunting destination—do your homework, respect landowners, and help control an ecological menace.