Arkansas Waterfowl Season 2025-26
Arkansas waterfowl season dates start with Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Arkansas's listed 2025-26 waterfowl season runs Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026.
Light Goose Conservation Order Snow, Blue, and Ross's Goose opens Feb 1, 2026 and closes Apr 25, 2026.
Special Youth Waterfowl opens Feb 7, 2026 and closes Feb 8, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Waterfowl
Canada Goose
Regular
Zone: Statewide
Duck, Coot, and Merganser
Regular
Three segments: November 22–December 1, 2025; December 10–23, 2025; December 27, 2025–January 31, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Snow, Blue, and Ross's Goose
Light Goose Conservation Order
Two segments: February 1–6, 2026 and February 9–April 25, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Teal
Special Early Teal
Zone: Statewide
Waterfowl
Special Youth
Special Youth waterfowl hunt
Zone: Statewide
Waterfowl
Special Active-Duty Military and Veterans
Special Active-Duty Military and Veterans waterfowl hunt
Zone: Statewide
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Arkansas Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Arkansas?
September 1, 2025 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Arkansas — regular canada goose runs Sep 1-Oct 15, 2025. Confirm zone and permit details with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
What are the 2025-26 waterfowl season dates in Arkansas?
Arkansas lists 6 waterfowl season windows: Regular Canada Goose (Sep 1-Oct 15, 2025); Regular Duck, Coot, and Merganser (Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); Light Goose Conservation Order Snow, Blue, and Ross's Goose (Feb 1-Apr 25, 2026); Special Early Teal Teal (Sep 20-28, 2025); Special Youth Waterfowl (Feb 7-8, 2026); Special Active-Duty Military and Veterans Waterfowl (Feb 7-8, 2026). Always verify against Arkansas Game & Fish Commission before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Arkansas?
Yes — Arkansas lists separate waterfowl seasons for Regular Canada Goose, Regular Duck, Coot, and Merganser, Light Goose Conservation Order Snow, Blue, and Ross's Goose, Special Early Teal Teal, Special Youth Waterfowl, Special Active-Duty Military and Veterans Waterfowl. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.