Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.10-001 - 2010-2011 Statewide General Hunting Regulations and WMA Seasons

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 002.00.10-001

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

01.00-C DEFINITION OF TERMS. For the purposes of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Code of Regulations, the following terms shall be construed, respectively, to mean and include:

FALCONRY - The caring for and training of raptors for pursuit of wild game, and hunting wild game with raptors. It includes the aking of raptors from the wild to use in the sport and caring for training and transporting raptors held for falconry.

HACKING - The temporary release of a raptor held for falconry to the wild so that it must survive on its own.

HYBIRD RAPTORS - Offspring of birds listed as two or more distinct species.

IMPRINT - A bird that is hand-raised in isolation from other raptors from two weeks of age until it has fledged and will be considered to be an imprinted bird for its entire life.

RAPTOR - Migratory bird of the Order Falconiformes or the Order Strigiformes including bald eagles and golden eagles.

WILDLIFE CHECK STATION - An official wildlife check station is one of the following:

(1) a designated elk check station,

(2) the commission on-line deer and turkey checking Web site, a designated alligator check station, the designated bear checking telephone number or the designated deer and turkey checking telephone number.

02.01 DEER ARCHERY AND CROSSBOW SEASON (2010-2011). It is unlawful to take or attempt to take deer with archery tackle other than during the open deer archery and crossbow season as specified herein: Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 9,10,11, 12,13,14,15,16,16A and 17: Oct.1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011. (Commission Code Section 08.00).

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with WMA regulations Commission Code 21.01.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.02 MODERN GUN DEER SEASONS (2010-2011) It is unlawful to take or attempt to take deer with modern firearms other than during the open seasons as specified herein:

Zones 1,1A, 2, 3, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10 and 11: Nov. 13-Dec. 5, 2010

Zone 4: Nov. 13-14, 2010

Zone 5: Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 20-21, 2010

Zone 4A, 5A, 14 and 15: Nov. 13-Dec. 12, 2010

Zones 4B and 5B: Nov. 13-21, 2010

Zones 9, and 12 and 13: Nov. 13-Dec. 19, 2010

Zone 16,16A and 17: Nov. 13-Dec. 24, 2010

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In compliance with WMA regulations Commission Code 21.01.

(2) Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT:

Zones 1,1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 9,10,11, 12,13,14,15,16,16A and 17: Dec. 26-28. 2010.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) WMAs that are closed during modern gun deer season are excluded from the Christmas Holiday Deer Hunt (Refr Commission Code 21.01).

(2) WMAs that require a permit for the modern gun or muzzleloader deer season are excluded from the Christmas Holiday Deer Hunt (Refr Commission Code 21.02).

(3) In compliance with WMA regulations Commission Code 21.01.

(4) Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.

SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN DEER HUNT: All deer zones: 1LI.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In compliance with e regulations Code 06.11).

(2) In compliance with WMA regulations ( Commission Code 21.01).

(3) Certain WMAs requiring a WMA deer permit are closed to the Special Modern Gun Deer Youth Hunt (Refr Commission Code 21.02).

(4) Commission registered deer camps that participate in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) receiving deer management tags or those camps receiving Doe Deer Permits (DDP).

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.03 MUZZLE-LOADING DEER SEASONS (2010-2011). It is

unlawful to take or attempt to take deer with muzzle-loading firearms other than during the open muzzle-loading deer seasons as specified herein:

Zones 1, lA, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10,11, 14 and 15: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010

Zones 9,12,13,16,16A and 17: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 29-31. 2010 Zones 4, 4B, 5 and 5B: Closed

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In areas open during regular gun deer seasons.

(2) In compliance with WMA regulations (Commission Code 21.01).

(3) Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.05 QUAIL SEASON (2010-2011). It is unlawful to take or attempt to take quail other than during the open season as specified herein: Nov L2010-Feb. 6,2011 statewide.

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with WMA regulations. (Commission Code 24.02.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.06 RABBIT SEASON (2010-2011). It is unlawful to take or attempt to take rabbits other than during the open season as specified herein: Sept. 1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011statewide.

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with WMA regulations. (Commission Code 24.03.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.07 FURBEARER SEASONS (2010-2011). It is unlawful to take or attempt to take furbearers anytime other than during the open furbearer seasons as specified herein: (Ref: 01.00-C Furbearers).

(A) Gray Fox, Mink, Red Fox and Striped Skunk Hunting: Sunrise. Sept.1.2010-Sunset. Feb. 28. 2011. Day hunting only.

(B) Opossum Hunting: Sunrise. Sept.1. 2010-Sunset Feb. 28. 2011 . Day or night hunting; dogs are required to hunt at night.

(C) Bobcat Hunting: Sunrise. Oct.1. 2010-Sunset Feb. 28. 2011 (Dogs allowed to hunt bobcat during the day. Dogs required to hunt bobcat at night.). From the first day of Spring Turkey season through the last day of and during Spring Squirrel Season (Day hunting only. No dogs allowed).

(1) Dogs are not allowed in deer zones where a firearms deer season is in progress that prohibits the use of dogs.

(2) During youth turkey hunts, only youths may take bobcats.

(D) Coyote Hunting: Sunrise, July 1. 2010-SunsetFeb. 28. 2011 (Dogs allowed to hunt coyote during the day. Coyote may not be hunted at night.) From the first day of Spring Turkey season through the last day of and during Spring Squirrel Season (day hunting only. No dogs allowed).

(1) Dogs are not allowed in deer zones where a firearms deer season is in progress that prohibits the use of dogs.

(2) During youth turkey hunts, only youths may take coyotes.

(E) River Otter Hunting: Sunrise. Nov. 13, 2010-Sunset Feb. 28, 2011 . Day hunting only.

(F) Raccoon Hunting: Sunset, July 1-Sunrise, Aug. 31, 2010 (Night hunting only. Dogs required). Sunrise, Sept. 1, 2010-Sunset, March 31, 2011 (Day or night hunting. Dogs are required for hunting at night).

(G) Muskrat, Nutria and Beaver Hunting: Sunrise, Sept. 1, 2010- Sunset, March 31, 2011 . Day hunting only.

(H) Badger, Spotted Skunk (Civet Cat), and Weasel Hunting: Closed.

(I) Furbearer Trapping (Other than Beaver, Coyote, Muskrat, and Nutria): Sunrise Nov. 13, 2010-Sunset, Feb. 28, 2011.

(J) Coyote Trapping: Sunrise, Aug. 1, 2010-Sunset, March 31, 2011 .

(K) Beaver, Muskrat, and Nutria Trapping: Sunrise, Nov. 13, 2010- Sunset, March 31, 2011 .

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In comphance with Commission Codes 18.01 , 15 41, and 18.09.

(2) In compliance with WMA regulations. (Commission Code 24.07 WMAs

(3) Coyotes who are committing damage to domestic animals or personal property may be taken in compliance with Commission Code 18.09 Exception 3.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.08 SQUIRREL SEASONS (2010-2011). It is unlawful to take or attempt to take squirrels other than during the squirrel seasons as specified herein:

May 15, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011 statewide.

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with WMA regulations. Commission Code 24.04.

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

02.10 CROW HUNTING SEASON. It is unlawful to take or attempt to take crow other than during the open season as specified herein: Sept. 4, 2010-Feb. 20, 2010. Thursdays through Mondays only (124 days). No limit.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) While committing damage to domestic animals or personal property.

(2) In compliance with WMA regulations. Commission Code 24.09.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

02.12 GAME ANIMAL BAG LIMIT AND POSSESSION RESTRICTIONS.

It is unlawful to take or attempt to take more than the bag limit of any game species set forth by the Commission as specified herein: (Reft Commission Code Section 01.00-C).

(A) Deer:

Statewide seasonal limit of four- five (5)(4) deer per individual using any legal method 4e eecc e ece.

(1) Deer zones 2, 6, 7 and 8: Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms-A (doe may only be taken with muzzleloader Oct. 16-20 or with modern gun Nov. 6-7, or Nov. 13-14, 2010 or Jan. 1-2, 2011)

(2) Deer zone 3 : Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms( doe may be taken with muzzleloader Oct. 16-20 or with modern gun Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-14 Dec. 26-28, 2010 or Jan. 1-2, 2011 ).

(3) Deer zones 1 and 1A : Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with firearms( doe may be taken during the muzzleloader season or with modern gun Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-17 Dec. 26-28, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011 ).

(4) Deer zone 11 : Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms( doe may be taken with muzzleloader Oct. 16-20 or with modern gun Nov. 6-7 Nov. 13-14, 2010 or Jan. 1-2, 2011).

(5) Deer zones 4, 4B, 5 and 5B : Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms..

(6) Deer zones 4A and 5A : Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with firearms..

(7) Deer zones 6A and 8A: Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms( doe may be taken with muzzleloader Oct. 16-20 or with modern gun Nov. 6-7 Nov. 13-17, 2010 or Jan. 1-2, 2011).

(8) Deer zone 10 : Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with firearms( doe may be taken with muzzleloader Oct. 16-20 or with modern gun Nov. 6-7, Nov. 13-17 Dec. 26-28, 2010 or Jan. 1-2, 2011 ).

(9) Deer zone 12 : Seasonal bag limit of five deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with firearms.

(10) Deer zones 13, 14 and 15: Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two does may be taken with firearms.

(11) Deer zones 9, 16 and 16A: Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with firearms.

(12) Deer zone 17: Seasonal bag limit of four deer, no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with firearms.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Commission registered deer camps that participate in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) receiving deer management tags or those camps receiving Doe Deer Permits (DDP) and bonus deer on certain WMAs (Commission Code 21.01) do not apply toward an individual seasonal bag limit.

(2) Subject to bag limit restrictions on WMAs (Commission Code 21.01.

(B) Quail:

Daily bag limit 6, possession limit 12.

Daily bag limit 8, possession limit 16.

(D) Furbearers:

Hunting: Limit two per day per species. Trapping: No limit.

EXCEPTION:

(1) Muskrat, Nutria, Beaver, Coyote and Striped Skunk: No limit. Raccoon Hunting: July Nov. 12, 2010 fnight only} : Limit one four. Nov. 13, 2010-March 31. 201 : No limit.

(E) Squirrel:

Daily bag limit 8, possession limit 32.

(F) Wild Turkey:

Spring Firearm and Archery/Crossbow: Individual limit of two (2) gobblers or bearded turkeys for spring season in Turkey Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10 and 17; one (1) gobbler or bearded turkey in Turkey Zones 4, 4A, 5A and 9A. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day, no more than one jake (sub-adult male) may be taken per season, and no more than two legal turkeys may be taken during the spring season in any combination of zones. Individual limit of four {4) bearded turkeys in Turkey Zone 17A. No more than one legal turkey may be taken per day. Individual limit of three {3) adult gobblers (or gobblers with at least a 6 inch beard) in Turkey Zone 17B. No more than one adult gobbler may be taken per day.

(G) Bear:

Individual annual limit of one-(-t) bear in bear zones 1, 2, 5, and 5A.

(H) Elk:

Individual limit of one (1) elk by permit only.

(I) Alligator:

Individual annual limit of one (1) alligator for residents only.

Permit required.

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with Commission Code Section 40.00.

PENALTY: $150 to $1,000

02.13B BIG GAME CHECKING REQUIREMENTS It e is unlawful to fail to comply with the following provisions:

(A) Upon taking each alligator, deer, turkey, bear or elk every hunter must, within 24 hours of harvest, check said game at an Official Wildlife Check Station (see Commission Code 01.00C ).The hunter shall provide true and accurate information requested by the check station. Game may be field dressed prior to checking, but evidence of sex must remain until checked. No big game animal may be transported across state lines prior to being properly checked unless normal travel routes require said hunter to cross a state line in direct route to an official wildlife check station. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Black bears must be checked within 24 hours after harvest by calling the toll free number listed in the Arkansas Hunting Guidebook. Hunters are required to extract a first upper or lower premolar tooth from the carcass and give to the check station operator or mail to the address provided for age determination.

(2) Elk must be checked within 12 hours in accordance with permit provisions at a designated elk check station or by a designated Commission employee. Elk may be quartered in the field to prevent spoilage due to difficulties resulting from large animals taken in remote areas. Evidence of sex must remain until checked and the animal's head must be presented for checking.

(3) Black bear and deer may be quartered in the field to prevent spoilage due to difficulties resulting from large animals taken in remote areas.

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(5) Big game animals harvested in Zone 17 may be transported across state lines while en route to an Official Wildlife Check Station.

(6) Alligators must be checked within 12 hours in accordance with permit provisions at a designated alligator check station.

(7) Hunters must check deer and turkey within 24 hours after harvest by either calling the toll free number listed in the Arkansas Hunting Guidebook or by using the commission on-line checking wWeb site.

PENALTY: $250 to $1,000

02.14 BEAR HUNTING SEASON. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess bear other than during the open season in areas as specified herein: Archery/Crossbow: Oct. 1-Nov. 30. 2010 in Bear Zone 1. Sept. 15-Nov. 30.2010 in Bear Zone 2. Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7. Muzzleloader:

Oct. 16-24, 2010 in Bear Zones 1 and 2. Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7. Modern Gun:

Nov. 8-30, 2010 in Bear Zones 1 a»44 Sept. 15-16, 2010 and Nov. 8-30, 2010 in Bear Zone 2. Dec. 4-12, 2010 in Bear Zone 5. Arkansas lands east of the Mississippi River are closed.

Nov. 27-Dec. 12, 2010 in Bear Zone 5 A. Arkansas lands east of the Mississippi River are closed.

Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 6 and 7.

SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN BEAR HUNT:

Nov. 6-7, 2010 in Bear Zones 1 and 2. Closed in Bear Zones 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 7.

Zone Quotas: Zone 1 (including all WMAs in zone 1) total quota of bears is not to exceed 200 for all combined seasons,

Zone 5 quota is 35 10 bears. Zone 5A quota is 45 5 bears. Hunters in Zones 1, 2, 5 and 5 A must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the 2010-2011 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Bear carcasses and parts legally harvested outside the state and accompanied by verification.

(2) In compliance with WMA regulations Commission Code 21.05 .

(3) In compliance with Commission Code Section 15.00 .

(4) In compliance with regulations Commission Code 16.08 .

PENALTY: $500 to $1,000. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed. The Commission may seek restitution as provided under Commission Code 01.00G.

02.21 ELK HUNTING SEASON. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess elk other than during the open seasons as specified herein:

Sept. 20-24, 2010. No dogs. One bull permit (valid in elk zone 1), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 2), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 3), and one bull permit (valid in elk zone 4). Dec. 6-10, 2010. No dogs. One bull permit (valid in elk zone 1), one bull permit (valid in elk zone 2), three either sex youth permits (valid in elk zone 3), and two bull permits (valid in elk zone 4). Three antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 1), three antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 2), five antlerless permits (valid in elk zone 3) and five antlerless permits (valid in elk zone Sept4eeepef4que e-e ee eBoone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Searcy Counties: Dec. 6-10,2010.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Elk carcasses and parts legally harvested outside the state and accompanied by verification in compliance with Commission Code 19.06 .

(2) In comphance with Section 15.00 and 17.00 .

(3) In compliance with Commission Code 21.07. PENALTY: Not less than $5,000

02.23 ALLIGATOR HUNTING SEASON In is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess an alligator other than during the open alligator hunting season as specified herein:

Alhgator Zones 1 and 3: Sept. 17-20 and Sept. 24-27, 2010

Alligator Zones 2, 4 and 5. Closed.

EXCEPTION:

(1) In compliance with Commission Code Section 40.00-

. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

03.03-A RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS It is

unlawful for any resident to take or attempt to take any wild animal or bird by any means in Arkansas without having on the person the appropriate Arkansas Hunting License as provided herein:

(A) To hunt alligator, deer, turkey, bear or elk the hunter must have physical possession of an official hunting license. A temporary internet license is not valid for hunting these species. A confirmation/authorization number from a telephone license order is not valid for hunting these species.

(B) Arkansas Resident (16 years of age and older) - SMALL GAME: Resident Wildlife Conservation License; Resident Sportsman's License; BIG GAME (alligator, deer, bear, elk and turkey): Resident Wildlife Conservation License (permits residents to harvest one legal deer during the modern gun deer season); Resident Sportsman's License; Resident Combination Sportsman's License; FURBEARERS (Hunting and Trapping): Any hunting license. Holders of the following licenses are entitled to hunt all game, except if taking waterfowl, an Arkansas Resident Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp and HIP are required. Resident Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Sportsman's Permit;

Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License (or 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License); Resident Disabled Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License (or Resident Disabled Lifetime Combination License) Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Year License (or Resident Disabled combination 3-Year License).

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Residents engaging in hunting activities on a licensed Game Bird Shooting Resort in compliance with regulations pertaining to Game Bird Shooting Resorts.

(2) In compliance with the Snow, Blue and Ross' Goose Conservation Order {Refe Commission Code 12.29.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

03.17 LICENSES, PERMITS, STAMPS, TAGS, COSTS AND

EXPIRATION DATES

SPORT FISHING:	CODE	COST	EXP. DATE
Resident Fisheries Conservation License......	FSH	$ 10.50	**
Resident 3-Day Trip License	RT3	$ 6.50	*
Non-Resident Annual Fishing License..........	NRF	$ 40.00	**
Non-Resident 14-Day Trip Fishing License..	N14	$ 22.00	*
Non-Resident 7-Day Trip Fishing License....	NT7	$ 17.00	*
Non-Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License....	NT3	$ 11.00	*
Arkansas Trout Permit..................................	TPR	$ 5.00	**
Non-Resident Trout Permit...........................	TPN	$ 12.00	**
White River Border Lakes License.............	WRL	$ 10.00	**
Guide License/Fishing.................................	GLF	$ 25.00	**
Non-Resident Guide License/Fishing	GNF	$150.00	**
SPECIAL AND COMMERCIAL FISHING:
Hoop Nets (with or w/o leads), turtle nets...	HN	$ 4.00	Dec. 31
Slat Traps & Fiddler Nets............................	FS	$ 12.50	Dec. 31
Commercial Trotlines (inc. snaglines, throwlines, limb lines, set hooks) per 100 ft.....................................................	...TL	$ 5.00	Dec. 31
Box Traps Turtle Trap...............................	...TT	$ 2.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Tackle (Seine, Trammel & Gill Nets) 100 yds. or fractional part thereof per tag.............................................	SNS	$ 15.00	Dec. 31
Resident Commercial Fisherman's Permit & Sportfishing License...	CFS	$ 25.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Fisherman's Helper Permit........	CFH	$ 25.00	Dec. 31
Ark. Resident Junior/Senior Commercial Fishing Permit.............................................	JSC	$ 14.50	Dec. 31
Alligator Farmer/Dealer Permit......................	AFP	$200.00	June 30

Alligator Tags ................................................	$ 4.00	June 30
Alligator Snapping Turtle Breeder/ Dealer Permit ...............................................	AST	$100.00	June 30
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit.......	THP	$100.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Harvest Helper Permit....	TH	$ 50.00	Dec. 31
Junior Aquatic Turtle Harvest Permit....	JTH	$ 25.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Dealer Permit.......	TDR	$250.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Aquatic Turtle Dealer . Permit ................	TDN	$500.00	Dec. 31
Aquatic Turtle Farmer Permit.......	TBP	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Shell Taker and Seller ...................	STS	$100.00	Dec. 31
Shell Taker Helper Permit ............................	SH	$100.00	Dec. 31
Shell Buyer ...................................................	SBR	$1,000.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Shell Buyer ............................	SBN	$2,000.00	Dec. 31
Shell Buyer's Agent Permit ..........................	SA	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Fish Dealer ...................................	MD	$ 10.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Fish Dealer ..........................	FDN	$250.00	Dec. 31
Minnow Dealer Tackle (Minnow (Seine, Traps or Lifts) ..................................	MS	$ 5.00	Dec. 31
Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Permit Bull Frog Permit (Must have valid Fish Farmer Permit) ............................................	FF BP	$ 25.00 $ 25.00	Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Resident Roe Taker/Seller Permit	RTS	$500.00	Dec. 31
Resident Roe Taker/Helper Permit	RH	$100.00	Dec. 31
Resident Roe Buyer/Exporter Permit	RBE	$1,000.00	Dec. 31
Non-Resident Roe Buyer Permit	RBN	$2,000.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Boat Dock Permit ......................	BDN	$ 25.00	Dec. 31
Commercial Boat Dock (User Fee) ................	BPL	$150.00	Dec. 31
Private Boat House (Single) ..........................	BHS	$ 5.00	Dec. 31
Private Boat House (Double or Joint) ...........	BHD	$ 10.00	Dec. 31
Private Boat Dock (Single) ...........................	DPS	$ 5.00	Dec. 31
Private Boat Dock (Double or Joint) .............	DPD	$ 10.00	Dec. 31
Put & Take Pay Lake ....................................	PLO	$150.00	Dec. 31
HUNTING LICENSE AND PERMITS:
Resident Wildlife Conservation License ......	HNT	$ 10.50	June 30
Resident Sportsman's Permit ......................	RS	$ 25.00	June 30
Resident Disabled Hunting 3-Yr License...	RDH	$ 25.00	+
Resident Disabled Combination 3-Yr License.	RDC	$ 35.50	+
Non-Resident Annual All Game License ....	NBG	$300.00	June 30
Non-Resident 5-Day All Game License ......	AG5	$150.00	*
Non-Resident 3-Day All Game License ......	AG3	$100.00	*
Non-Resident Annual Small Game License.	NRH	$ 80.00	June 30
Non-Resident 5-Day Small Game License..	SG5	$ 55.00	*
Non-Resident Trappers Permit ............................	. NFT	$125.00	June 30
Private Lands Elk Permit.........	PLE	$ 35.00	****

Arkansas Resident Waterfowl Stamp...........	DS	$ 7.00	June 30
Arkansas Non-Resident Waterfowl Stamp AG&F Leased Lands Permit (Hunting, Trapping and Camping)	DSN	$ 20.00	June 30
Casey Jones WMA..................................	LCJ	$ 20.00	**
Big Timber WMA.....................................	LBT	$ 20.00	**
Cherokee WMA.......................................	LCH	$ 20.00	**
Gum Flats WMA................................	LGF	$ 20.00	**
ProvoWMA......................................	LPR	$ 20.00	**
Lafayette County WMA.......................	LLC	$ 20.00	**
Jim Kress WMA...............................	LJK	$ 20.00	**
Moro Big Pine WMA ..........................	------LMP-	$ 20.00	**
Falconry Permit Apprentice.......................	FPA	$ 25.00	* June 30**
Falconry Permit General...........................	FPG	$ 25.00	*** June 30
Falconry Permit Master.............................	FPM	$ 25.00	*** June 30
Resident Guide License/Hunting..............	GLH	$ 25.00	June 30
Non-Resident Guide License/Hunting.....	GNH	$150.00	June 30
Resident Special Guide License...............	GLS	$150.00	June 30
Non-Resident WMA Waterfowl Hunting Permit (5-day trip)................	NW5	$ 10.00	*
Non-Resident WMA Seasonal Waterfowl Hunting Permit........................	NWP	$100.00	June 30

*Good from requested day of issue for period of license. **Good for 1 year of purchase date.

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****Expires when the zone quota has been reached (Re£ Commission Code 02.21).

HUNTING COMMERCIALIZATION:
Resident Trappers Permit......................	TP	Free	June 30
Resident Fur-Dealer......................................	FD	$ 50.00	June 30
Non-Resident Fur Dealer..............................	NFD	$100.00	June 30
Special Commercial Quail Permit................	CQP	$ 25.00	June 30
Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit........................................	CSR	$150.00	June 30
Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit..............................................	CHR	$ 500.00	June 30
Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit................	WBD	$ 50.00	June 30
Wildlife Importation Permit..................	WTP	$ 25.00	June 30
Mountain Lion Permit..........................	MLP	$ 50.00	June 30
Live Fox and Coyote Permit..................	FCP	$ 25.00	June 30
LIFETIME LICENSE:
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime

Fishing License............................................	PLF	$ 10.50	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Sportsman's Hunting License and Permit..................................................	PLH	$25.00	Non-Expiring
Resident 65 Plus Lifetime Combination License..................................	PLC	$35.50	Non-Expiring
Non-Expiring Lifetime Resident Hunting & Fishing Sportsman's Permit.........................................................	LSP	$ 1,000.00	Non-Expiring

05.07 PRIVATE LAND ELK MANAGEMENT ZONES

Start at the northwest corner of Carroll County-Arkansas-Missouri State line; south along the Carroll-Benton County line to the Carroll-Madison County; south along the Madison-Benton County line to the Madison-Washington County line; south along the Madison-Washington County line to the Madison-Crawford County line; east on the Madison-Crawford County line to the Madison-Franklin County line; east on the Madison-Franklin County line to the Madison-Johnson County line; east along the Madison-Johnson County line to the Newton-Johnson County line; east along the Newton-Johnson County-line to the junction of the Newton-Pope County line; east along the Newton-Pope County line to the Searcy-Pope County line; east along the Searcy-Pope County line to the Searcy-Van Buren County line; northeast along the Searcy-Van Buren County line to the Searcy-Stone County line; north along the Searcy-Stone County line to the Searcy-Marion County line; west along the Searcy-Marion County line to the Boone-Marion County line; north along the Boone-Marion County line to the Arkansas-Missouri State line; west on the Arkansas-Missouri State line to the northwest corner of Carroll County. EXCEPTION:

Boxley Valley Elk Viewing Area: Intersection Arkansas Highway 74 and Highway 43; east on Arkansas Highway 74 to intersection of the National Park Service authorization boundary; south on the National Park Service authorization boundary to the intersection of the U. S. Forest Service authorization boundary, west on the U. S. Forest Service authorization boundary to the intersection of the National Park Service authorization boundary; north on the National Park Service authorization boundary to Highway 43; southeast on Highway 43 to intersection of Arkansas Highway 74.

06.04 TAKING OF DOE DEER PROHIBITED It is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess doe deer.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) If said doe in possession was legally taken in a zone or area declared open by the Commission to the taking of doe.

(2) Deer carcasses and parts legally harvested outside the state and accompanied by verification. (Reft Commission Code 19.06)

(3) In compliance with Commission Code Section 15.00 e.

(4) Commission registered deer camps that participate in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) receiving Doe Deer Permits (DDP).

PENALTY: $150 to $1,000 and hunting privileges may be suspended in compliance with Commission Code 11.05.

06.07 HUNTER ORANGE/GREEN REQUIREMENTS It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife, or to accompany or assist anyone in hunting wildlife, during a - firearms deer season without wearing an outer garment, above the waistline, of daylight florescent blaze orange (Hunter Orange) within the color range of 595 nm -605 nm, or florescent chartreuse within the color range of 555 nm-565 nm (Hunter Safety Green) totaling at least 400 square inches, and a florescent blaze orange or florescent chartreuse head garment must be visibly worn on the head.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) While migratory bird hunting.

(2) While hunting in areas in which hunting of deer with guns is prohibited.

PENALTY: $50 to $1,000

06.11 SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN DEER HUNT RESTRICTIONS.

It is unlawful for anyone other than youths, 15 years of age or younger to harvest deer during the special youth modern gun deer hunt. Youths who have completed a hunter education course must be accompanied by an adult mentor who is 18 years of age or older. Youths who have not completed a hunter education course must be under the direct supervision of an adult mentor who is 21 years of age or older. The youth bag limit during this these hunts is either-sex . A doe may be taken without a WMA doe quota permit Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Reft Commission Codes 06.03, 18.28, 21.02, and 21.03).

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Certain WMAs requiring a WMA deer hunt permit are closed to the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt (Reft Commission Codes 6.03, and 21.02).

(2) Hunters using archery tackle during archery and crossbow season (Reft Commission Code 02.01 ).

(3) In compliance with Commission Code 21.01

(4) Commission registered deer camps that participate in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) receiving deer management tags or those camps receiving Doe Deer Permits (DDP).

(5) A hunter* 65 years of age or older with an

Arkansas hunting license accompanying a youths, 15 years of age or younger, during the special youth modern gun deer hunt en-Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011, may harvest deer in compliance with Commission Codes 1.00C, 02.12, 21.01, 21.03 .

PENALTY: $ 1 00 to $ 1 ,000

08.04 ARCHERY TACKLE RESTRICTION. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take wildlife with long bow and arrow or compound bow and arrow other than as specified herein.

(A) Bows having a minimum pull of 40 pounds at some point within the draw length.

(B) Bows using arrowheads with a minimum width of 7/8 inch (except any smaller size may be used for other game other than deer, turkey or bear)

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

15.30 RELEASE OF WILDLIFE PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to release any species of wildlife into the wild without prior written approval from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The Commission or its designees are authorized to recapture or shoot to kill any wildlife to protect the health and safety of the public or Arkansas' wildlife, whether kept legally or illegally, that escapes from or is illegally released from captivity.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In compliance with a Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit specially relating to captive raised quail, pheasant, chukar and mallards.

(2) AGFC personnel in the performance of their official duties.

(3) Native wildlife, other than mountain lions, in e compliance with a Commission Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit or a United States Fish and Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit.

(4) Individuals or organizations may be permitted to possess and hold captive on a temporary basis raccoon, fox, coyote, captive-reared mallards, pen-raised quail, or ringneck pheasant for the sole purpose of dog training or conducting field trials sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC), National Field Retriever Association (NFRA), North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA), Hunting Retrievers Club (HRC), United Kennel Club (UKC) or American Coon Hunters Association (ACHA) upon requesting and receiving written approval from the chief of the Wildlife Management Division.

(5) In compliance with Commission Code 15.42.

PENALTY: $500 to $5,000

(1) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs accrued by this Agency in the recapture, including all man-hours of Commission personal, storage and care of any released and/or recaptured wildlife in connection with the violation.

(2) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs of any and all tests and/or examinations of the released wildlife and shall be liable for the costs of destruction and/or disposal of the released wildlife, as is deemed necessary by the Commission for the protection of native wildlife.

15.34 WILDLIFE BREEDER/DEALER PERMIT. It shall be unlawful for any person to rear, breed, propagate, produce, distribute, sell or offer for sale any wildlife in the state of Arkansas without first obtaining a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

(A) Eligibility and Application Requirements:

(1) A Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit shall not be issued to any person, firm or corporation until the applicant has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the following requirements:

(a) The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age and shall not have been convicted of, or entered a plea of, guilty or nolo contendere for violating any federal, state or municipal law governing captive wildlife, illegal appropriation or commercialization of wildlife, or cruelty to animals within five (5) years of the date of application.

(b) The applicant shall provide to the Commission, in writing, proof from the county judge or sheriff and any municipal planning commission or board with jurisdiction, stating that the applicant's hunting resort shall be in compliance with all local ordinances. Said proof of compliance shall be submitted with the application.

(d) A separate application shall be made for each facility.

(2) The requested permit shall be denied if:

(a) The applicant fails to meet any of the issuance criteria set forth in sub-section (1) of this Commission code;

(b) The applicant fails to disclose any required information, submits false information or makes false statements as to any material fact in connection with the application;

(c) The Commission finds, through further inquiry or investigation, the issuance of the permit may be potentially harmful to the wildlife resources of the State.

(3) Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permits shall not be issued for new facilities to:

(a) Any person, firm or corporation rearing, breeding, propagating, producing, or distributing, or possessing large carnivores and mountain lions.

(b) Any person, firm or corporation rearing, breeding, propagating, producing or distributing any member of the cervidae family.

(c) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the importation, propagation, sale, transfer, barter, or distribution of box turtles (genus Terrapene). The propagation, sale, transfer, barter, or distribution of any Terrapeneis prohibited.

(B) Permit Requirements:

(1) The applicant shall supply satisfactory evidence that stock has been/will be secured from a legal source.

(2) Stock may be slaughtered in accordance with established husbandry practices for slaughter of domestic livestock.

(3) Fencing of enclosures in which deer, elk or other big game animals are to be held shall consist of a permanent deer-proof fence at least 8feet in height and constructed in a manner so as to prohibit escape of captive wildlife and prohibit the ingress of native wildlife.

(4) Permits for Wildlife Breeder/Dealer facilities that keep waterfowl shall not be issued for properties where poultry is raised for sale, show or exhibition.

(5) Waterfowl hatched in Wildlife Breeder/Dealer facilities shall be banded with a seamless metal band.

(6) Facilities holding a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit for cervids shall only sell live cervids to Arkansas residents who possess a current Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit for cervids, Arkansas residents who possess a current Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit for cervids or to buyers outside the state of Arkansas.

(7) Live bobwhite quail sold to Arkansas residents who do not possess a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer permit or Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit must be banded by the permit holder.

(1) Records shall be kept of all wildlife acquisitions and dispositions, including births, deaths, sales, slaughter, and transport.

(2) Records shall include evidence of legal possession of all wildlife kept under the permit, including licenses, bills of sale, bills of lading, receipts, invoices, or other satisfactory evidence of ownership. Records shall include date of acquisition, place of origin, and the name, address and telephone number of the person from whom the wildlife was acquired.

(3) Records shall be kept of all wildlife sales, including the name, address and telephone number of the person to whom the wildlife was sold. Each record of sale shall also include species sold and the number of species sold to each person.

(4) All records shall be either typed or written in plain and legible English, and shall be retained throughout the time the wildlife is possessed by the permittee or for a period of five years, whichever is longer.

(5) Holders of Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permits shall submit legible and complete monthly reports of their inventory and any births, deaths, sales, or purchases of wildlife by the 5th of the following month. Said reports shall be submitted on a form provided by the Commission.

(6) Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit holders who possess cervids in facilities of greater than 25 acres in which the animals are allowed free range may report an estimated inventory number based on a survey technique approved by the Commission.

(D) Disease Testing and Control:

(1) The Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,

in consultation with the Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, or their designees, shall determine mechanisms and procedures for control of diseases and parasites in captive wildlife within the state of Arkansas. Such mechanisms and procedures shall include but not be limited to examination, testing, quarantine and slaughter or destruction of individual animals and/or herds or flocks that are, or in the opinion of the Commission may be, infected with a disease or parasite that may have detrimental effect on native wildlife, other captive wildlife, livestock or the public health of the citizens of the state of Arkansas.

(2) Such examinations, testing, quarantine and slaughter of captive wildlife shall be conducted at the expense of the owner of such wildlife. As a condition of any permit issued under this Code chapter, the Commission may require the captive wildlife be quarantined for a period specified by the Commission.

(3) All Cervids that die in captivity must be tested for chronic wasting disease. Copies of test results shall be forwarded to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission within seven days of receipt.

(4) Captive Cervids must demonstrate proof of compliance with all Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission requirements.

(5) Permitted Wildlife Breeder/Dealer facilities in which birds are kept are required to adhere to Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission requirements regarding pullorum-typhoid disease tests and are encouraged to participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

(6) Each Wildlife Breeder/Dealer facility in which waterfowl are kept is required to test 60 birds for duck virus enteritis using the PCR technique every May. Facilities containing less than 60 birds shall test all birds in stock. Samples shall be taken by a licensed veterinarian and submitted to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission at the owner's expense. Copies of test results shall be forwarded to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission within seven days of receipt.

(7) Flocks that test positive for duck virus enteritis shall be quarantined or destroyed by the owner or operator within 14 days and the carcasses disposed of in accordance with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission regulations.

(E) Facility and Caging Requirements:

All wildlife possessed in captivity shall be maintained in a permanent enclosure, pen, or cage located within the state of Arkansas that is sufficiently strong to prevent escape of the wildlife and protect them from injury. Birds must be kept in buildings or covered pens that prevent them from leaving the facility and that do not allow entry of wild birds. Cages, fencing, and guardrails shall be kept in good repair at all times and gates shall be securely fastened with latches or locks. Enclosures, pens, or cages considered unsafe by Commission personnel must be repaired or reconstructed within sixty days or as specified by the Commission.

(1) Facilities containing large carnivore and mountain lions shall meet the following requirements:

(a) A written plan of action shall be prepared and a copy submitted with permit application for use in the following events: Severe damage to enclosures due to fire, wind, floods or other occurrences caused by natural forces; animals attacking and/or injuring humans; and escape of an animal from its enclosure. Plans should identify the location of temporary holding facilities and necessary mechanisms to safely transport large carnivores to these facilities. Recapture plans shall outline procedures for handling and recapturing escaped large carnivores. Plans should include a list of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, darting equipment, pepper spray, which will be available for use. The Commission shall immediately be notified upon the escape of any Large Carnivores or mountain lions. In the event of sickness, the name, address, phone number, and signature of the veterinarian who has agreed to care for the animal shall be provided.

(b) A perimeter fence sufficient to deter entry by the public, at least 8 feet in height shall completely surround cages where animals are housed or exercised outdoors. Perimeter fences constructed of materials that allow objects to be passed through them, such as chain link or welded wire shall be at least 3 feet from cages or exercise areas.

(d) All cages or enclosures shall be equipped with a safety entrance or device that allows a keeper to enter or exit a cage without providing an avenue of escape to an animal such as a double-gated entry door, interconnected cages that can be isolated from each other, a lock-down area, or other comparable device. Safety entrances shall be constructed of materials that are of equivalent strength as that prescribed for cage construction. Doors or gates in perimeter fences shall be kept locked when not attended.

(e) Cages shall be equipped with a lockout area that allows the keeper to access and clean the cage while the animal is contained in a separate area.

(f) Cages shall be well braced and securely anchored at ground level to prevent escape by digging or erosion. The fasteners and fittings used in construction shall be of equivalent strength to the material required for cage construction.

(g) In facilities containing Tigers, African Lions and Bears cage construction materials shall consist of not less than 9 gauge chain link or equivalent materials. In facilities containing mountain lions cage construction materials shall consist of not less than 11 gauge chain link or equivalent materials. Juvenile animals may be kept in incubation or rearing facilities that do not meet these standards until they weigh more than 25 pounds.

(h) Cages containing a single African lion, tiger or bear shall provide a cage floor size of no less than 300 square feet and shall be at least 8 feet tall. For each additional animal the cage size shall be increased 100 square feet.

(i) Cages containing a single mountain lion shall provide a cage floor size of no less than 200 square feet and shall be at least 8 feet tall. For each additional animal the cage size shall be increased 100 square feet.

(j) Large carnivores and mountain lions may temporarily be housed in cages or enclosures smaller than specified in this section while being transported, while in veterinary care or while being quarantined provided that temporary caging is large enough for the animal to stand up, lie down and turn around without touching the sides of the enclosure or another animal.

(k) Open-top outdoor exercise areas are allowed providing they have vertical walls at least 12 feet in height, topped by either an inward angled overhang, inclined at an angle between 35 and 55 degrees, which is at least 2 feet in length and of equal strength as the cage walls or two strands of electric fencing, one of which is located 1 foot below the top of the vertical wall, and the other at the top of the wall or the upper 3 feet of the interior of the fence consists of sheer, solid metal. Animals may not be left in exercise areas overnight.

(l) Permit holders whose facility, including enclosures,

pens and cages, is not in compliance with this code section shall be notified in writing and shall have ten days to correct the violation.

(m) If, at the end of ten days, the violation has not been corrected this Agency may revoke any existing permit and may refuse to issue any future permit. Such revocation or refusal to issue a future permit shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.

(F) Inspection:

(1) Any person issued a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit shall allow entry, at any reasonable hour, to employees or agents of the Commission upon premises where the permitted activity is conducted.

(2) Any person issued a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit shall allow entry, at any reasonable hour, to Commission employees to inspect any wildlife and/or facilities kept under authority of the permit.

(3) Each permittee shall pen the captive wildlife in suitable pens and restrain them for inspection, at a reasonable time, when requested to do so by an employee or agent of the Commission.

(G) Renewal, Transfer, Suspension & Revocation:

(1) Permits may be revoked by this Agency for failure to comply with the terms of the permit or with the terms of this Commission Code S ection.

(2) Persons in violation of the terms of this permit, violation of the Commission Code, or upon conviction of associated regulations of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shall be notified in writing of such violations and shall have twenty days to respond with just cause as to why their permit should not be suspended or revoked.

(3) If, at the end of the twenty-day period, just cause has not been given, this Agency may suspend or revoke any existing permit held by the violator and may refuse to issue any future permit. Such suspension, revocation or refusal to issue a future permit shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.

(4) Upon revocation, permit holder must legally remove all captive wildlife within the time designated in the revocation, not to exceed sixty days, and failure to do so shall result in the Commission taking action, per Commission policy, at the permit holder's expense.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Fish, bullfrogs, mussels, aquatic turtles and alligators in compliance with the following Code Sections:

a) 36 00, 37.00, 38.00, 39.00, 40.00, 41.00, 42.00

h) Game birds legally killed on a Game Bird Shooting Resort. Reff Commission Code 15.33.

(2) Red fox, gray fox and coyote that were legally trapped in Arkansas may be sold by persons with a hunting license and Live Fox and Coyote Permit Refe Commission Code 15.43.

(3) Organizations that are accredited members of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

(4) Holders of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Raptor Propagation Permits may breed, distribute and sell raptors without a Commission Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit.

(5) Wildlife listed in Commission Code 15.01 Exception 10.

(6) In compliance with Commission Code 15.42. PENALTY: $500 to $5,000 per violation.

(1) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs accrued in the storage, care, and maintenance of any equipment or wildlife seized in connection with the violation.

(2) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs of any and all tests and/or examinations of the illegal wildlife and shall be liable for the costs of destruction and/or disposal of the illegal wildlife, as is deemed necessary by the Commission for the protection of native wildlife.

15.37 WILDLIFE IMPORTATION PERMIT. It shall be unlawful for any person to import live wildlife into the state of Arkansas prior to obtaining a Wildlife Importation Permit issued by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. This permit shall be required regardless of the final destination of the wildlife, whether in Arkansas or points beyond. It shall be unlawful for any person to receive, acquire, purchase or possess any wildlife imported into this state in violation of this regulation.

(A) Eligibility and Application Requirements:

(1) A Wildlife Importation Permit shall not be issued to any person, firm or corporation until the applicant has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the following requirements:

(a) The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age and shall not have been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for, violating any federal, state or municipal law governing captive wildlife, illegal appropriation or commercialization of wildlife, or cruelty to animals within five years of the date of application.

(b) An application for a permit must be submitted in writing on a form supplied by the Commission.

(2) The requested permit shall be denied if:

(a) The applicant fails to meet any of the issuance criteria set forth in section (A) of this code:

(b) The applicant fails to disclose material information required, or has made false statements as to any material fact in connection with the application: or

(c) The Director or Commission's issuing officer finds through further inquiry or investigation that the applicant is not qualified or the issuance of the permit may be potentially harmful to the wildlife resources of the State.

(B) Permit Requirements:

(1) Upon approval, and after issuance of, a Wildlife Importation Permit, holders of said permit may import wildlife into or transport wildlife through the state under the following conditions provided that prior to transportation the permit holder possesses the following documentation:

(a) Written proof of the origin and destination of each animal.

(b) Documentation for each animal to demonstrate they have not been kept in, or originated from, a location from which importation has been restricted in compliance with Commission Code 15.38.

(c) A completed Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Veterinary Examination Record Form upon which an accredited veterinarian has certified each animal to be free of diseases/parasites.

(2) It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Wildlife Importation Permit to cause or permit any wild animal or bird to be imported into this state under inhumane or unhealthy conditions.

(3) A copy of the issued Wildlife Importation Permit and the documentation required in Commission Code Section (B)(1) of this Commission code must accompany each animal during transport.

(a) All documentation required in Section (B)(1) of this Commission code shall be submitted by the permit holder to the Commission's Wildlife Management Division within seven days of the permitted importation.

(b) For non-compliance with the terms of this permit this Agency may suspend or revoke any existing permit held by the violator and may refuse to issue any future permit. Such suspension, revocation or refusal to issue a future permit shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Fish and aquatic turtles as allowed for aquaculture under Commission Code 42.09, other than those prohibited by Commission Code 32.13.

(2) Wildlife exchanged with other states by the Commission.

(3) Organizations that are accredited members of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

(4) A Wildlife Importation Permit is not required for a non-resident falconer with a Non-resident Arkansas Hunting License, and possessing a falconry permit from another state, to import legally possessed raptors into Arkansas for the purposes of hunting provided that the birds will not stay in Arkansas longer than 30 consecutive days and are in compliance with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission regulations relating to the entry of birds into the state.

(5) A Wildlife Importation Permit is not required for a resident falconer with a Arkansas Hunting License, and possessing a Arkansas falconry permit to import legally possessed raptors into Arkansas provided that they are in compliance with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission regulations relating to the entry of birds into the state.

(6) Circuses and others possessing U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Exhibition Permits may import wildlife into or through Arkansas temporarily for the limited purposes of performance or display under terms of a special permit issued by the c hief of the Wildlife Management Division.

(7) Wildlife listed in Commission Code 15.01 Exception 10.

(8) Up to six (6) box turtles (genus Terrapene) may be brought into Arkansas as pets without a permit.

PENALTY: $500 to $5,000 per violation.

(1) All equipment, including any form of legal tender, and all wildlife imported in violation of this regulation may be seized by enforcement officers, confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State and disposed of according to law. (Commission 01.00-D)

(2) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs incurred in the storage, care, and maintenance of any equipment, wildlife, and/or fish seized in connection with the violation.

(3) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs of any and all tests and/or examinations of the illegally imported wildlife, and shall also be liable for the costs of destruction and/or disposal of the illegally imported wildlife, as is deemed necessary by the Commission for the protection of native wildlife.

15.38 IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE PROHIBITED. It be is unlawful for any person, including holders of a Wildlife Importation Permit, to import, ship, transport, or carry into the state by any means, or to cause to be imported, receive, or to assist in any manner in the importation of any of the following animals:

(A) Any live member of the cervidae family.

(B) Raccoons.

(D) Skunks.

(E) Coyotes that originate from or have lived in Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming or Canada.

(F) Gray and red foxes that originate or have lived in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming or Canada.

(G) Rodents captured in the wild from Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah or Wyoming.

(H) All box turtles of the genus Terrapene.

(I) All live waterfowl.

(J) Large carnivores and mountain lions.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Wildlife exchanged with other states by the Commission.

(2) e These species may be imported on a temporary basis for bona fide scientific, conservation, or educational purposes under terms of a special permit issued by the chief of the Wildlife Management Division.

(3) Large carnivores and mountain lions may be imported only by holders of aU.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife exhibition permits for large carnivores or mountain lions. Such importation shall be done in compliance with a current Commission Wildlife Importation Permit.

(4) Mallard ducks may be imported by a representative of a group designated in Commission Code 15.30 Exception 3 for use in an official field trial in compliance with a current Wildlife Importation Permit provided that ducks must have a seamless metal band on one leg that identifies them as a captive-raised bird. The permit holder must possess documentation that the waterfowl have originated from a flock participating in the National Poultry Improvement Program and have tested negative for duck virus enteritis within 60 days before entry into the state and such documentation shall be submitted to the Commission in compliance with reporting requirements in Commission Code 15.37.

(5) Mallard ducks may be imported by the holder of a Shoot-To-Kill Retrieving Dog Training Permit in compliance with a current Wildlife Importation Permit provided that ducks are identified as captive reared by one of the following methods 1) banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band; 2) removal of the hind toe from the right foot; 3) pinioning of a wing by removal of all or some of the metacarpal bones of one wing, which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight; 4) a readily discernible tattoo of numbers and/or letters on the web of one foot. The permit holder must possess documentation that the waterfowl have originated from a flock participating in the National Poultry Improvement Program and have tested negative for duck virus enteritis within 60 days before entry into the state and such documentation shall be submitted to the Commission in compliance with reporting requirements in Commission Code 15.37.

(6) Pet box turtles in compliance with Commission Code 15.37 Exception 8.

(7) These species may be moved through the state of Arkansas with a Wildlife Importation Permit provided that it is done in accordance with a properly issued U.S. Department of Agriculture VS-127 Restricted Movement Document and that the container the animals are in is sealed in the originating state and that seal remains unbroken while in the state of Arkansas.

PENALTY: $500 to $5,000 per violation.

(1) All equipment, including any form of legal tender, and all wildlife imported in violation of this regulation may be seized by enforcement officers, confiscated by the court, forfeited to the

State and disposed of according to law. (Commission Code 01.00-Dee)

(3) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs of any and all tests and/or examinations of the illegally imported wildlife as is deemed necessary by the Commission for the protection of native wildlife.

15.41 NATIVE WILDLIFE PETS. It is unlawful for any person to possess native wildlife as pets except as follows:

(A) Animals captured from the wild.

(1) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take from the wild and possess alive any native wildlife species other than six (6) each, per household, of the animals specified herein.

(a) Bobcat, coyote, deer, gray fox, red fox, opossum, rabbit, raccoon and squirrel may be captured by hand and possessed as a wildlife pet.

(b) Native non-game wildlife, except birds, bats, alligator snapping turtles, ornate box turtles, hellbenders, troglodytic species (cave dwellers), or those animals defined as endangered species, may be captured by hand and kept as a wildlife pet.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove such wildlife, or their offspring, from the state except under the terms of a permit issued by the chief of Wildlife Management Division. Said permit may be issued to individuals moving from the state and who have proof from the state of destination that such importation is legal.

(3) The sale or transfer of ownership of such animals or their offspring is prohibited except as provided for in (7) of this regulation.

(4) All wildlife possessed in captivity shall be maintained in enclosures, pens, or cages that are sufficiently strong to prevent escape of the wildlife and that will protect the wildlife from injury.

(5) All adult deer kept in compliance with (A) of this regulation shall be confined within an enclosure. Said enclosure shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Enclosures shall have a perimeter fence that is not less than eight (8) feet in height and shall be constructed so as to prohibit the escape of confined cervids and the ingress of native cervids.

(b) The area of the enclosure shall not be less than

200square feet for the first cervid and shall be increased in size 150square feet for each additional cervid.

(6) Males and females of the same species of game animal must be kept in separate enclosures, or if kept in the same enclosure, the owner shall provide proof that all males within the enclosure have been neutered.

(7) Native wildlife, except white-tailed deer, kept as personal pets in compliance with this regulation may be transferred to a Wildlife Rehabilitator permitted by the Commission and released back into the wild in the county where they were captured provided such animals were not confined with commercially obtained, captive born wildlife of the same species.

(B) Captive born native-wildlife: A maximum of six animals per household of a native wildlife species which were commercially obtained, captive born animals may be possessed as personal pets in compliance with the following restrictions.

(1) Persons keeping pets under (B) of this regulation shall provide proof upon demand that the pets were purchased in compliance with Commission Code 15.34, or imported into the state in compliance with Commission Code 15.37or 15.38. Said pets shall be kept in compliance with the following restrictions:

(2) Commercially obtained, captive born wildlife pets and/or their offspring shall not be confined with the same species of wild born animals and/or their offspring.

(3) Owners shall maintain records of proof of legal ownership of such animals including licenses, bills of sale, bills of lading, receipts, invoices and copies of Wildlife Importation Permits or other satisfactory evidence. The date of acquisition, place of origin, and the name, address, and telephone number of the person from whom the wildlife was acquired shall be recorded.

(4) Commercially obtained, captive born wildlife pets or their offspring shall only be sold in compliance with Commission Code 15.34.

(5) Males and females of the same species of game animal must be kept in separate enclosures, or if kept in the same enclosure, the owner shall provide proof that all males within the enclosure have been neutered.

(6) Owners of commercially obtained or captive born white-tailed deer or elk that were acquired prior to June 30, 2005 and that are kept as personal pets may retain ownership of such animals provided they registered with the Wildlife Management Division by June 30, 2008 and are in compliance with all provisions of this regulation.

(7) All deer and elk that die in captivity must be tested for chronic wasting disease. Copies of test results shall be forwarded to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission within 1-seven days of receipt.

(8) Should the number of commercially obtained wildlife kept as pets, except for white-tailed deer and elk, exceed six {6fc the owner shall obtain a Wildlife Breeder/Dealer permit in compliance with Commission Code 15.34.

(9) All cervids kept in compliance with (B) of this regulation shall be confined within an enclosure. Said enclosure shall comply with the following requirements:

(b) The area of the enclosure shall not be less than two (200) square feet for the first cervid and shall be increased in size (150)-square feet for each additional cervid.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Wildlife exchanged with other states by the Commission.

(2) Aquatic pets taken in compliance with e Commission Code 37.07.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000 per violation.

(1) All wildlife possessed in violation of this regulation may be seized by enforcement officers, confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State and disposed of according to law. (Reft Commission 01.00-Dee)

(2) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs accrued in the storage, care, and maintenance of any equipment and/or wildlife seized in connection with the violation.

(3) Any person convicted of violating this regulation shall be liable for the costs of any and all tests and/or examinations of the illegal wildlife, and shall be liable for the costs of destruction and/or disposal of the illegal wildlife, as is deemed necessary by the Commission for the protection of native wildlife.

15.42 FALCONRY PERMIT. It e is unlawful for any person to possess, take, or transport raptors or to use raptors to take game animals and game birds without first obtaining a Falconry Permit from the Arkansas Game and

Fish Commission.

A) Permits or legible copies of them must be in a falconer's immediate possession when trapping, transporting, working with or flying falconry raptors, both in and outside of Arkansas.

EXCEPTION:

(1) When the falconer is at the location of his/her falconry facilities

B) Permits issued by the Commission will be at a level commensurate with the falconer's ability and experience as follows:

Apprentice Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements:

A) An Apprentice falconer applicant must be at least 14 years of age. If the apprentice is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign his/her application and be legally responsible for his/her activities.

B) An Apprentice Class falconer applicant must have a letter from a Master or General Falconer who is at least 18 years old and has at least two years experience at the General Falconer level and a state falconry permit stating that he or she will sponsor the applicant and serve as his/her mentor.

C) An Apprentice applicant will not be issued a permit until the applicant has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the following requirements:

1) Must pass a written falconry examination administered by the Commission with a score of at least 80 percent.

2) Must possess a Arkansas hunting license.

3) Must have their falconry facilities and equipment pass inspection by an employee of AGFC.

D) Apprentice falconers may possess no more than 1 raptor for use in falconry.

E) Apprentice falconers may possess a wild-caught raptor of the following species: Red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, Red-shouldered hawk, Great horned owl, or Harris's hawk.

F) Apprentice falconers are required to capture the hawk themselves; the raptor may not be transferred to them by another falconer.

G) Apprentice falconers may not possess a raptor taken from the wild as a nestling and may not possess a bird that is imprinted on humans.

General Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements:

A) General Class Falconers must be at least 16 years of age. General Class falconers that are 16 or 17 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign their falconry application and be legally responsible for their activities.

B) Apprentice Class falconers can move to General Class by submitting a document from a General Falconer or Master Falconer (preferably his/her sponsor) to the AGFC Falconry Program Coordinator stating that the apprentice has practiced falconry with wild raptor(s) at the Apprentice Falconry level or equivalent for at least two years, including maintaining, training capture, release and flying and hunting the raptor(s) for at least four months each year. The letter must state the number of months and days that the Apprentice falconer possessed a falconry raptor.

C) Apprentice class falconers may not substitute any falconry school program or education to shorten the period of two years at the Apprentice Level.

D) General Class falconers may take and possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform except a golden eagle, a bald eagle a white-tailed eagle or a Stellers sea-eagle. General falconers may possess captive bred individuals and hybrids of the species that General Class falconers are allowed to possess.

E) General Class falconers may possess no more than 3 raptors.

Master Class Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements: Master Class falconers must have practiced falconry with their own raptors(s) at the General Falconer level for at least 5 years.

A) General Class falconers can move to Master Class by submitting a document in writing to AGFC's Falconry Coordinator requesting to be moved to Master Class status. The request must include the species and number of months and years that the General Class falconer possessed each raptor during his/her General Class period.

B) Master Class Falconers may take and possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform except a bald eagle. Master Class falconers may take and possess a golden, eagle, a white-tailed eagle or a Steller's sea eagle only if he/she possesses a Falconry Eagle Permit. Master Class falconers may use captive bred individuals and hybrids of the species Master falconers are allowed to possess.

C) Master Class falconers may possess no more than five wild raptors (including golden eagles if the master Class falconer has a Falconry Eagle Permit).

D) Master Class falconers may possess any number if captive bred raptors, however the falconer must train them in the pursuit of wild game and use them in hunting.

Falconry Eagle Permit Eligibility, and Application Conditions and Requirements.

A) Master Class falconers may take and possess golden, eagles, white-tailed eagles or a Steller's sea eagles when issued an Arkansas Falconry Eagle Permit. Master Class falconers will be issued an Arkansas Eagle Falconry Permit when the Master Class falconer has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the following requirements.

1) A list of qualifications and experience in handling large raptors, including information about the species the applicant has handled and the type and duration of the activity in which the applicant gained the experience submitted in writing to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

2) At least two letters of reference from people with experience handling and/or flying large raptors such as eagles, ferruginous hawks, goshawks, or great horned owls. Each must contain a concise history of the author's experience with large raptors, which can include, but is not limited to, handling of raptors held by zoos, rehabilitating large raptors, or scientific studies of involving large raptors. Each letter must also assess the applicant's ability to care for eagles and fly them in falconry and must be submitted to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

B) A golden eagle, white-tailed sea eagle, or Steller's sea eagle possessed by a Master falconer with a Falconry Eagle permit will count as one of the raptors in that falconer's total wild bird possession limit as a master falconer.

C) Master Class falconers with a Falconry Eagle Permit may take one or two golden eagles from the wild according to both federal regulations and the regulations of the state in which the eagle is taken.

D) Master Class falconers with an Eagle Permit may take, transport or possess up to three eagle including golden eagles, white-tailed eagles and/or Steller's sea eagles. Each eagle a Master falconer possesses counts as a bird included under the Master falconer's wild bird possession limit. Master falconer's in possession of eagle(s) must follow all federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to eagles.

Eligibility Requirements to obtain falconry permit for individuals with falconry experience who are new residents in the United States.

A) Applicant must pass a written falconry examination administered by the Commission with a score of at least 80 percent and must provide written documentation of falconry experience including species of raptors flown and game taken and must have their falconry facilities and equipment pass inspection by an employee of AGFC.

B) The Arkansas Falconry Coordinator will assign a falconry Class level commensurate with the new resident falconer's experience.

Eligibility Requirements to obtain falconry permit for individuals with falconry experience who are Not U. S. Residents.

A) A visitor to Arkansas from outside of the United States may quality for a one year renewable Arkansas Non-U.S. Resident Temporary Falconry Permit at level appropriate for his/her experience according to the following requirements:

1) The visitor must take the written test, Arkansas Falconry Examination, and pass with a score of 80 or higher; the visitor must provide a written letter detailing the visitor's falconry experience which the Commission's Falconry Coordinator will use to assign the level of Apprentice, General or Master falconer to the temporary falconry permit; and the visitor must have his facilities pass inspection in order to possess birds for falconry.

B) Holders of an Arkansas Non-U.S. Resident Temporary Falconry Permit may not take a bird from the wild for use in falconry.

C) Holders of an Arkansas Non-U.S. Resident Temporary Falconry Permit may fly raptors held for falconry by a permitted Arkansas falconer.

D) Holders of an Arkansas Non-U.S. Resident Temporary Falconry Permit may use any bird for falconry that he/she possess legally in their country of origin for that purpose, provided that import of that species in the U.S. is not prohibited and provided that he/she has met all permitting requirements in their country of residence.

E) Holders of a temporary falconry permit must also have a current Arkansas Non-Resident Annual Small Game Hunting License.

F) A holder of an Arkansas Non-U.S. resident Temporary Falconry Permit may transport registered raptors and must follow federal regulations and possess the necessary federal permits to import or export raptors to and from the United States. Unless the permit holder has the necessary federal permits to bring a raptor into the United States and leave it in the U.S., he/she must take raptors brought into the country for falconry out of the country when he/she leaves.

EXCEPTION:

(1) If a raptor brought into the United States and Arkansas dies or is list in the state, the visitor must report the loss to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator before leaving the state our country.

G) When flown free, any bird brought to this country temporarily must have two functioning radio transmitters attached to the bird which will enable the falconer to locate it.

H) A holder of an Arkansas Non-U.S. Resident Falconry Permit

must comply with all Commission regulations and the falconry regulation in the states where he/she wishes to conduct falconry or through which he/she will travel with the falconry bird.

Additional Requirements regarding falconry permits including

Reinstatement of lapsed falconry permit and residency requirements.

A) If a previously licensed falconer's permit has lapsed for fewer

than five years, his/her permit may be reinstated at the level they held previously if they provide the Commission's Falconry Coordinator with proof of their certification at that level and their facilities must pass inspection by an AGFC employee.

EXCEPTION:

(1) If a previously licensed falconer's permit has lapsed for more

than five years, they must pass the Arkansas Falconry written exam by correctly answering 80 percent of the questions and their facilities their facilities must pass inspection by an AGFC

employee and they must provide written documentation of the class (Apprentice, General, Master) at which they were last permitted or licensed and for which they want their permit issued. B) If a permitted falconer resides for part of a year in another

state, the falconer must contact that state to determine if they need to obtain a falconry permit from that state.

1) If a falconer lives for more that 120 consecutive days in a state, territory of tribal land other than their Arkansas residence, their falconry facilities in that second state must meet Arkansas standards.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding facilities and care.

A) Falconry Facility Requirements: Conditions for Facilities

maintained on property owned or controlled by the falconer

1) The Commission must be notified in five days of a change of location of a permitee's falconry facilities and a falconer must have new facilities inspected in 30 days of a change of location.

2) Birds must be kept in humane and healthful conditions, protected from the environment, predators and domestic animals.

3) An Indoor Facility must have a suitable perch for each raptor, at least one opening for sunlight and must provide a healthy environment.

4) Untethered raptors may be housed together if they are compatible with each other.

5) Each raptor must have an area large enough to allow it to fly if it is untethered or, if tethered, to fully extend its wings or bate (attempt to fly when tethered) without damaging its feathers or contacting other raptors. It must be large enough to insure that tethered birds cannot strike the enclosure when flying from the perch.

6) Each raptor must have a pan of clean water available at all times.

7) An indoor facility must be large enough to allow easy access for the care and feeding of raptors kept there and must have flooring that allows drainage, does not retain moisture, and allows for sanitary maintenance activities.

8) If raptors housed in an indoor facility are not tethered, all walls that are not solid must be protected on the inside. Suitable materials may include vertical bars spaced narrower than the width of the smallest raptor housed in the enclosure or heavy duty netting.

9) Acceptable indoor facilities include shelf perch enclosures where raptors are tethered side by side. Other innovative housing systems are acceptable if they provide the enclosed raptors with protection and provide healthy feathers and fresh air.

10) Falconry raptors may be kept inside the falconer's place of residence if a suitable perch or perches is provided. The residence's windows or other openings do not need to be modified. Raptors kept in a residence must be tethered when they are not being moved into or out of the location in which they are being kept.

11) All falconers in possession of falconry raptors must have and maintain jesses or the materials and equipment to make jesses appropriate for the size raptor in their possession, leash and swivel, bath container, and scales or balances appropriate for weighing raptors in the falconer's possession (scales for kestrels must weigh in increments of one grams or less).

12) Falconry raptors may be kept outside in the open if they are under watch, such as by the falconer or a family member at any location or, for example by a designated individual in a weathering yard at falconry meet.

13) Permittees must keep all facilities and equipment at or above these standards at all times.

B) Falconry Facility Requirements: Conditions for facilities maintained on property not owned or controlled by the falconer.

1) Regardless of location, a falconer's facilities must meet all the requirements listed for facilities on property own or controlled by the falconer.

2) Falconer must submit a dated statement to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator showing that the falconer or the property owners (if the falconer's facilities are on property not owned or leased by the falconer) agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment and raptors may be inspected without advance notice by Commission personnel at any reasonable time of day.

C) Transportation Facilities: Conditions for care and facilities for transporting raptors.

1) When transporting a raptor, using a raptor for hunting or for temporary housing when away from home a falconer is required to have a suitable perch and protect the raptor from extreme temperatures, wind and excessive disturbance.

2) A "giant hood' or similar container is acceptable for transporting or housing a raptor when away from home.

D) Temporary Facilities: Conditions for temporary care and facilities for raptors.

1) A falconer may house a raptor in temporary facilities for

no more than 120 consecutive calendar days if the bird has a suitable perch and is protected from predators, domestic animals, extreme temperatures, wind and excessive disturbance.

E) Conditions for Care of Falconry Raptors by Another Falconry Permittee.

1) Another falconry permittee may care for a falconer's

raptor or raptors at the falconer's facilities or at the other permittee's facilities for up to 120 consecutive calendar days if:

a) The other person has a signed and dated statement from the falconer authorizing the other permittee the temporary possession of the falconry raptor(s). This written statement must include information about the time period for which the other permittee will keep the raptors(s) and state what he or she is allowed to do with the raptor(s).

b) Written authorization to the other falconry permittee from the falconer must be accompanied by a copy of FWS form 3-186A that shows the falconer as the authorized possessor of each of the falconry raptors.

c) The raptor(s) will remain on the falconer's permit and will not count against the possession limit of the other falconry permittee caring for the raptors.

d) If the falconry permittee caring for the raptor(s) hold the appropriate level falconry permit, he/she may fly the falconry's raptors in whatever way the falconer authorizes, including hunting.

F) Conditions for Care of Falconry Raptors by a Person who does not have a falconry permit.

1) A person who does not have a falconry permit may care for a falconer's raptor(s) at the falconer's facilities for up to 45 consecutive calendar days providing the following conditions are met:

a) The raptors remain on the falconers permit.

b) The raptors must remain in the falconer's approved facilities.

c) The person(s) caring for the raptors may not fly them for any reason.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding take and possession of raptors from the wild.

A) Falconers may take no more than two raptors from the wild each year to use in falconry.

1. If a falconer transfers a bird that he/she took from the wild to another falconer in the same year in which it was captured, the bird will count as one of the raptors the falconer is allowed to take from the wild that year; it will not count as a capture by the recipient, although it will always be considered a wild bird.

B) Falconers may not intentionally capture a raptor species that their classification as a falconer does not allow them to possess for falconry. Raptors captured by falconers who are not allowed to possess that species or age group must be immediately released.

C) Raptors must be taken only in a humane manner. Any device used to take birds of prey shall be labeled with the name, address and phone number of the falconer, and must be attended to continually by the falconer. No eggs may be taken from raptor nests.

D) Falconers must immediately release any bird captured unintentionally.

E) Falconers may recapture a lost falconry bird for which he/she has submitted a form 3-186A at any time the recapture will not count as taking a bird from the wild.

F) Falconers may recapture a raptor wearing falconry equipment or a captive bred raptor at any time-even if that falconer is not allowed to possess that species of raptor. The bird will not count against the falconer's possession limit nor their capture from the wild limit. The falconer must report the recapture of the bird to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator no more than five working days after the recapture and return the recaptured falconry bird to the person who lost it, if that person legally possessed it. Disposition of a bird whose legal possession cannot be determined will be at the descression of the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

G) Peregrine falcons banded with a Federal Bird Banding Laboratory band may not be taken from the wild, however other raptors banded with a federal bird banding lab may be taken if the falconer is authorized to take that species.

H) If a falconer captures a peregrine falcon that has a colored

alphanumeric research band on it or a research marking attached to it, it must be immediately released.

EXECEPTION:

(1) If the falcon has a transmitter attached to it, the falconer has

up to 30 days to contact the researcher to determine if he/she wishes to replace the transmitter or its batteries. If the researcher wishes to do so or to have the transmitter removed,

the researcher or his/her designee can make the change or allow the falconer to do so before the falconer releases the falcon.

I) If a falconer captures a raptor wearing a seamless metal band,

a transmitter, or any other item identifying it as a falconry bird, the falconer must report the capture of the bird to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator no more than five working days after the capture. The falconer must return the bird to the person who lost if, however if that person cannot posses the bird or does not want to possess it, the falconer may keep it. Disposition of a bird who's legal possession cannot be determined will be at the discretion of the Commission's Falconry Coordinator. During the time period when a falconer keeps a bird for return to the person who lost it, the bird will not count toward the falconer's possession limit or his/her limit on take of birds from the wild, as long as the falconer reports the bird to the Commission in five working days of capture.

J) If a falconer captures a raptor with a band other that the Federal Bird Banding Lab aluminum band, research marking or transmitter attached to it, the falconer must report the band numbers and all other relevant information to the Federal Bird Banding Laboratory in five working days. If the bird is wearing a transmitter, the falconer may contact the researcher to determine if he/she wishes to replace it. The falconer is authorized to possess the bird for up to 30 days until the researcher or his/her designee does so, or until the falconer replaces it himself. Disposition of the bird will be at the discretion of the Commission's Falconry Coordinator. Temporary possession will not count against the falconer's possession limit.

K) General and/or Master Class falconers may remove nestlings from a nest or aerie in accordance with the following:

1. Take of a raptors from the wild must be reported in five days from the date at which take occurred by entering the required information in the electronic database at http://permits.fws.gov/186Aor by submitting a paper form 3-186A to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

2. A falconer present at the capture site, even if another person captures the bird for him/her, is considered the person who removes the bird from the wild and is responsible for filing a 3-186A form.

3. If the falconer is not at the immediate location where the bird is taken from the wild, the person who removes the bird from the wild must be a General or Master Falconer and must report take of the bird. If that person then transfers the bird to the falconer, both must file 3-186A

forms reporting the transaction no later than five days after the transfer. The bird will count as one of the two raptors the person who took it from the wild is allowed to capture in any year. The bird will not count as a bird the falconer took from the wild. The person who takes the bird from the wild must report the take even if he or she promptly transfers the bird to another falconer. 4. If a falconer has a long-term or permanent physical impairment that prevents him/her from attending the capture of a species for falconry, a General or Master Falconer may capture the bird for the impaired falconer. The impaired falconer must file a 3-186A reporting take of a wild bird and the bird counts against the impaired falconer's total take of wild raptors for the year.

L) Goshawks, Harris hawks, peregrine falcons, and gyrfalcons captured from the wild or acquired from a rehabilitator must be banded with a permanent non-reusable numbered U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg band provided to AGFC by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; or implanted with an ISO--compliant microchip. Band numbers and/or microchip information must be reported to both AGFC's Falconry Coordinator and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when acquisition of the bird is reported by the falconer no later than 10 days after acquisition.

EXCEPTION:

(1) If a falconer documents that a raptor's health or injury problems are caused by the band, that documentation must be submitted to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator who will issue an exemption to the requirements for that raptor.

1) The falconer must keep a copy of the exemption paperwork on his person when transporting or flying that raptor

2) if that bird is wild caught goshawk, Harris's hawk, peregrine falcon or gyrfalcon, the band must be replaced with an ISO--compliant microchip provided to the falconer through the Commission by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

M) A raptor captured from the wild may not be banded with a seamless numbered band.

N) Falconry bands may not be altered defaced or counterfeited, however removal of the rear tab on a band on a raptor taken from the wild, and smoothing the surface without affecting the integrity of the band or the numbering on it is permissible.

O) Take of eyas (nestling raptors incapable of flight) birds is allowed between Jan. 1 and Aug. 1 of each year.

P) Take of passage (raptors fledged from the nest but less than 1 year of age) is allowed from June 15-March 1.

Q) Take of a raptors from the wild must be reported in five days

from the date at which take occurred by entering the required information in the electronic database at

http://permits.fws.gov/186Aor by submitting a paper form 3-186A to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding possession of raptors bred in captivity.

A. Falconry raptors bred in captivity must be banded with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seamless band or be micro-chipped.

1. If the seamless band is removed or lost, the falconer must report it and request a replacement band from AGFC no less than 10 days after the band is removed or lost.

a) The required information must be reported electronically (http://permits.fws.gov/186A) immediately upon rebanding or microchipping or by submitted federal form 3-186-A to the AGFC Falconry Coordinator.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding possession of raptors transferred from migratory bird rehabilitators. A. Falconers may acquire a bird for falconry from a federally permitted migratory bird rehabilitator, if the falconer is permitted to possess that species of bird for falconry. Acquisition of a bird from a rehabilitator will count as one of the raptors the falconer is permitted to take from the wild. Transfer to the falconer is at the discretion of the permitted rehabilitator. Falconer must report acquisition of the bird using required reporting procedures.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding record keeping.

A) Falconers must keep copies of all database submissions, including electronic and paper submissions, documenting take, transfer, loss, release, rebanding and/or microchipping of each falconry raptor until five years after the falconer has transferred or lost the bird, or the bird dies.

B) All raptors acquired and disposed of must be reported in five days of the date when transaction or transition occurred by entering the required information in the electronic database at http://permits.fws.gov/186Aor by submitting a paper form 3--186A to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry

Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding

theft of a falconry bird.

A) If a raptor possessed under a falconry permit is stolen, the falconer must report the theft to the Commission's Falconry Coordinator and to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Law Enforcement office in five working days of the theft of the bird.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Selling or Trading Raptors held under a Falconry Permit.

A) Falconers may sell, purchase, barter, trade, and/or offer for sale, or purchase captive-bred raptors marked with a seamless metal bands to other falconry permittees who are authorized to possess them.

B) Falconers may not purchase, sell, trade or barter wild raptors; they can only transfer them to another falconer or to a recipient who possess the necessary federal and state permits for that activity.

C) Wild-caught falconry raptors may be transferred to a raptor propagation permit only after the bird has been used in falconry for at least two years or for one year for sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper's hawks, merlins and American kestrels.

EXCEPTION:

(1) Wild-caught raptors that are less than two years of age or for one year for sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper's hawks, merlins and American kestrels, may be transferred to another permit type if the bird has been injured and a veterinarian or permitted migratory bird rehabilitator has determined that the raptor can no longer be flown for falconry. Falconer must provide a copy of the 3--186A form documenting acquisition of the bird by the propagators to the Federal Migratory Bird Permit office that administers the other permit type.

D) Falconers may transfer captive-bred falconry raptors to another type of permit if the holder of the other permit type is authorized to possess the bird. Falconers must report the transfer on a 186A form in five days of the transfer.

E) A surviving spouse, executor, administrator or other legal representative of a deceased falconry permittee may transfer any bird held by the permittee to another authorized permittee in 90 days of the falconer's death. After 90 days, the disposition of a bird held under the permit is at the discretion of the Commission's Falconry Coordinator.

F) Falconers may use raptors held under a falconry permit in

raptor propagation if the falconer or the person overseeing the propagation has the necessary permits if the following requirements are met.

1) If the bird will be used for propagation for fewer than eight months a year, the falconer does not need to transfer the raptor from his permit.

2) If the raptor is used for propagation for more than eight months per year, the bird must be transferred to a federal propagation permit and banded as required by federal raptor propagation regulations.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Take of Prey by Falconry Raptors.

A) Falconers may take wildlife only within the specific seasons and bag limits, except that squirrels and rabbits may be taken outside of the specified hunting season by falconry birds with a daily limit of one game mammal per raptor per day.

B) If a falconry bird kills a prey animal that was not the falconer's intended prey, and if that kill was outside of the animal's legal open hunting season, the falconers may allow their falconry raptor to feed on the incidental kill but the falconer may not take the animal into possession.

C) Falconers must ensure that their activities do not cause the take of a federal listed threatened or endangered species. "Take" under the federal Endangered Species Act means "to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or attempt to engage in any such conduct". "Harass in this Act means any act that may injure wildlife by disrupting normal behavior including breeding feeding or sheltering. "Harm" in this Act means an act that actually kills or injure wildlife.

1) Falconers must report the location of the take of any

federally listed threatened or endangered species to the state's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services field office.

D) Falconry take of bird species for which a federal depredation order is in place is permitted. Falconers may use their falconry raptors to take any species listed in parts 50 CFR 21.23, 44, 45 of the federal register at any time in accordance with the conditions of the depredation order, however the falconer may not be paid for doing so.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Release of Falconry Birds into the Wild and Falconry Training Techniques.

A) The use of acceptable falconry training or conditioning practices includes but is not limited to, tame--hacking, the use of creance flying, lures, balloons or kites, flying falconry birds at pen-raised birds or birds not covered by the Migratory Treaty Act.

B) Hacking of Falconry Raptors: General and Master Class falconers may condition raptors for falconry with the following requirements.

1) The raptor the falconer hacks must be a species the falconer is allowed to possess and counts against the falconer's possession limit.

2) A hybrid raptor may be hacked if the raptor wearing two functioning radio transmitters.

3) Hacking a raptor may not occur near a nesting area of a federally threatened or endangered bird species or in any location where the raptor is likely to harm a federally listed threatened or endangered species that might be disturbed or taken by the hacked falconry bird.

C) Falconers may only release back to the wild in Arkansas, wild caught raptors native to the state. Non-native raptor species, hybrid raptor species and raptors bred in captivity may not be released back to the wild in Arkansas. Wild-caught raptors must be released at an appropriate time of year and an appropriate location and any and all bands and falconry equipment must be removed from the raptor prior to its release.

D) When flown free, hybrid falcons must have at least two functioning radio transmitters attached to it to assist the falconer in locating the bird.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding migratory bird feather and carcass possession.

A) A falconer may possess flight feathers for each species of raptor he or she currently and previously held on his/her permit for imping purposes.

B) Falconers may give and/or receive feathers for imping from other permitted falconers, federally permitted wildlife rehabilitators, or federally permitted raptor propagators in the United States.

C) Flight feathers for imping may not be purchased, sold or bartered.

D) Falconers may donate feathers, except golden eagle feathers, to any person or institution with a permit to possess them or to

anyone exempt from permit requirements under federal statute 21.12.

E) If a falconer's permit expires or is revoked, the falconer must burn, bury or otherwise destroy imping feathers in their possession or donate the feathers to any person or institution with a permit to possess them or to anyone exempt from permit requirements under federal statute 21.12.

F) Master Falconers in possession of a golden eagle must gather primary and secondary flight feathers and retrices from molted by their golden eagle(s) and store them for imping or send them to the National Eagle Repository.

G) Carcasses of falconry birds that die while in the falconer's possession may be burned, buried or otherwise destroyed and disposed of in 10 days of death or 10 days of necropsy by a veterinarian, or donated to any person or institution with a permit to possess them or donated to anyone exempt from permit requirements under federal statute 21.12.

H) Carcasses of euthanized raptors must be disposed of in a

manner that will prevent scavenger from feeding on them. Flight feathers may be retained for imping purposes.

EXCPETIONS:

(1) Carcasses of golden eagles must be sent to the National Eagle Repository.

(2) Banded or microchipped falconry birds that die while in the falconer's possession may be kept by the falconer so that the feathers are available for imping or the falconer may have the body mounted by a taxidermist and the mount used in educational programs. Bands must remain on the body and microchips must left in place.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Raptors Injured Due to a Falconer's Trapping Efforts.

A) Falconers must do one of the following if a raptor is injured

during trapping.

1) Falconer may put the bird injured during trapping on his/her falconry permit and follow procedures outlined for reporting take of a bird from the wild falconry. The bird will count towards the falconers possession limit. The falconer must have the injured bird treated by a veterinarian or a permitted migratory bird rehabilitator and the falconer is responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the bird.

2) Falconer must give the bird directly (no less than 24 hours) to a veterinarian or permitted migratory bird rehabilitator. The bird will not count against the falconer's take or

possession limits however the falconer is responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the bird.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding assistance in the rehabilitation of raptors to prepare them for release according to the following requirements.

A) General and Master Class falconers may assist federally permitted migratory bird rehabilitators to condition raptors in preparation for their release to the wild in accordance with the following requirements:

1) The rehabilitator must provide the falconer with a letter or form that identifies the bird and explains that the falconer is assisting in its rehabilitation.

B) The falconer does not have to meet the rehabilitator facility guidelines and may keep the rehabilitating raptor in his/her approved falconry facilities.

C) The rehabilitating raptor will remain on the rehabilitator's permit and will not be added to the falconer's permit.

D) The falconer must return any such bird that cannot be permanently released to the rehabilitator for placement in the 180 day timeframe in which the rehabilitator is federally authorized to posses this bird, unless the issuing office authorized the rehabilitator to retain the bird longer than 180 days.

E) The falconer must coordinate with the rehabilitator and release all releasable raptors to the wild or return them to the rehabilitator for release in the 180 day timeframe in which the rehabilitator is federally authorized to posses this bird, unless the issuing office authorized the rehabilitator to retain the bird longer than 180 days, or unless the rehabilitator transfer the bird to the falconer you to hold under his/her falconry permit.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Use of Falconry Raptors in Abatement and Education Activities.

A) Falconers may use raptors possessed on their falconry permits

in conservation education program presented in public venues follow without first obtaining a federal Education Permit if they abide by the following requirements:

1. Raptors used in the program must be on their falconry permit and used primarily for falconry.

2. Apprentice falconers presenting educational programs must be under direct supervision of a General or Master Class falconer.

3. If a fee is charged for presentation of a conservation education program, the fee may not exceed the amount required to recoup the falconer's cost of presenting the program.

4. The presentation is required to address falconry and conservation education and may also include information about the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds.

5. The falconer is responsibility for all liability associated with his/her conservation education activities.

6. Falconers may allow photography, filming or other such uses of his/her falconry raptors to make movies or other sources of information on the practice of falconry or on the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and/or migratory birds however the falconer may not be paid for doing so.

7. Falconers may not use their falconry raptors in movies commercials or other commercial ventures that are not related to falconry.

B) A Master Class falconer my conduct abatement activities with his/her falconry birds if the falconer has first obtained a federal Special Purpose Abatement permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

C) General Class falconers may conduct abatement activities only as a subpermittees of the holder of the federal Abatement permit and both Master and General Class falconers must follow the conditions of said permit.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for falconers holding a permit issued by another state to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding Non-resident falconers hunting and taking raptors in Arkansas.

A) Non-resident falconers with a Non-Resident Small Game Hunting License may take game in Arkansas according to state and federal regulations.

B) Non-resident falconers with a non-resident Arkansas Small Game Hunting License may to take one (1) legal raptor per year in Arkansas provided the state of their residence reciprocates such approval for Arkansas falconers and the taking of a legal raptor by a non-resident must comply with Arkansas regulations.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding taking falconry raptors to another country for use in falconry activities.

A) An Arkansas falconry permit authorized the falconer to export and import to another country without additional migratory bird import/export permits, the raptors the falconer legally possesses for falconry. The falconer must meet any federal requirements in 50 CFR 14 Part B, and may need additional permits listed in 50 CFR 15, 17 and 23 .

B) Unless the falconer has the necessary permits to export raptors from the U.S. the falconer must bring any raptor taken out of the country for falconry back to the U.S. upon his/her return. Each raptor must be covered by a CITES certificate of ownership and the falconer must have full documentation of the lawful origin o f each raptors and each raptors must be identifiable with a permanent non-reusable U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg band, seamless leg band or implanted microchip for identification.

C) If the raptor dies or is lost, the falconer is not required to bring it back but it must be reported immediately upon the falconers return to the U.S. according to state and federal CITES regulations.

Permit Requirements: It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to comply with the following requirements regarding facility inspection and permit revocation.

A) Any person issued a Falconry Permit under this Code chapter shall allow entry, at any reasonable hour, to employees or agents of the Commission upon the premises where the permitted activity is conducted. Commission employees or agents may enter such premises to inspect the facility, any and all records associated with the activities relating to the permit, and any birds kept under authority of the permit.

B) Permits may be revoked by this Agency for failure to comply with the terms of the permit or with the terms of this Commission Code Section.

C) Persons in violation of the terms of this permit, violation of the Commission Code, or upon conviction of associated regulations of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shall be notified in writing of such violations and shall have twenty days to respond with just cause as to why their permit should not be suspended or revoked.

D) If, at the end of the twenty-day period, just cause has not been given, this Agency may suspend or revoke any existing permit held by the violator and may refuse to issue any future permit. Such suspension, revocation or refusal to issue a future permit shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.

E) Upon revocation, permit holder must legally transfer or release all falconry raptors in the time designated in the revocation,

not to exceed sixty days, and failure to do so shall result in the Commission taking action, per Commission policy, at the permit holder's expense. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000 per violation

16.03 BEAR SEASON HUNTER ORANGE/GREEN REQUIREMENTS.

It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife, or to accompany or assist anyone in hunting wildlife, during a gun firearms bear season in areas open to bear hunting without:

(a) wearing an outer garment, above the waistline, of daylight florescent blaze orange (Hunter Orange) within the color range of 595 nm 605 nm or florescent chartreuse within the color range of 555 nm - 565 nm (Hunter Safety Green) totaling at least 400 square inches, and a florescent blaze orange or florescent chartreuse head garment must be visibly worn on the head.

PENALTY: $50 to $1,000

17.05 ELK SEASON HUNTER ORANGE/GREEN REQUIREMENTS It

is unlawful to hunt any wildlife, or to accompany or assist anyone in hunting wildlife, during an elk season in areas open to elk hunting without

(a) wearing an outer garment, above the waistline, of daylight florescent blaze orange (Hunter Orange) within the color range of 595 nm -605 nm or florescent chartreuse within the color range of 555 nm -565 nm (Hunter Safety Green) totaling at least 400 square inches, and a florescent blaze orange or florescent chartreuse head garment must be visibly worn on the head. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) While migratory bird hunting.

(2) While hunting in areas in which hunting of elk with guns is prohibited.

PENALTY: $50 to $1,000

18.01 HUNTING WILDLIFE IN CLOSED SEASON PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess any species of wildlife, or portions thereof, other than during a season opened by the Commission and by utilizing the appropriate method or methods for that season. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In compliance with Commission Codes 15.41, In compliance with Commission Code Section 15.00

(3) Carcasses of wildlife legally obtained or brought from outside the state and accompanied by verification.

(4) Nongame wildlife, excluding migratory birds and endangered species, which pose reasonable threat or endangerment to persons or property.

(5) Carcasses or pelts of furbearers legally taken in Arkansas may be possessed outside of the furbearer hunting and trapping seasons in comphance with Commission Code 10.10 and provided that otters are tagged in compliance with Commission Code 10.12.

PENALTY: $500 to $2,000.

In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in e compliance with Commission Code 11.05. Equipment used in such violations (including but not limited to killing devices and lights) may be confiscated by the court, forfeited to the State, and disposed of according to law.

18.03 SELLING WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS. It shall be unlawful to purchase, sell, offer for sale, barter or trade any species of wildlife or portions thereof EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Furbearer pelts and carcasses taken during a furbearer season may be sold by persons with a hunting or furdealer licenses. Purchase of furbearer pelts and carcasses must be in compliance with Commission Code 10.13 .

(2) In comphance with Commission Code Section 15.00, .

(3) In comphance with Commission Codes 15.42, 31.07-A, 36.04, 37.02, 38.01, 39.01, 42.01, 41.07 ee eeee e.

4) Squirrel tails, squirrel pelts, deer antlers, deer hides and feathers from non-migratory game birds legally taken.

5) Legally acquired commercially raised wildlife from outside the state and accompanied by documentation verifying origin and in compliance with Commission Code Section 15.00.

6) Red fox, gray fox and coyote that were legally trapped in Arkansas may be sold by a person with a hunting license and Live Fox and Coyote Permit Refr Commission Code 15.43 .

7) Nonprofit organizations with a tax identification number may pay for the processing of deer and charitably donate processed deer to needy, qualified individuals.

8) Alligator hide, meat and parts from legally harvested alligators in compliance with Commission Codes 02.23 , 21.06 , 26.01, and 26.02 may be given away or sold in-state when accompanied by documentation verifying origin and description of parts transferred. An individual alligator hide which has been legally harvested and has a USFWS CITES tag attached may be sold outside the state. Alligator meat or parts may not be sold or otherwise transferred out-of-state without prior written authorization from the USFWS.

PENALTY: 1st Offense $500 to $5,000. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one (1) year may be imposed. Subsequent Offenses $2,000 to $10,000. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed one (4) year may be imposed.

18.04 HUNTING FROM ROAD PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to shoot across, or to hunt within 100) feet from the center of any city, county, state, or federal maintained road. It shall also be unlawful to hunt from or shoot across the main west levee of the Mississippi/Arkansas Rivers from the Louisiana-Arkansas State Line to the intersection of State Highway 11 north of Grady, Lincoln County, Arkansas. In addition to other evidence introduced in a prima facie case of road hunting there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a person is "hunting" if the person points, aims, shoots, or attempts to shoot a firearm or other killing device in a direction in which game or other wildlife is present or likely to be present (including shooting at a game or wildlife decoy).

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Persons engaged in a lawful action to protect their livestock or property.

(2) Law enforcement officials while performing their official job duties.

(3) Commission employees taking wildlife in performance of their duties.

(4) Persons utilizing foothold and Conibear (body-gripping) traps and the use of firearms to dispatch live animals caught in legally set traps.

(5) In compliance with Commission Code 15.42.

PENALTY: $500 to $1,000

18.09 DEPREDATION PERMIT REQUIREMENT. It is unlawful for any person including a property owner or designee to take or attempt to take any game or furbearing animals committing damage to crops or personal property without first obtaining a Depredation Permit and complying with the terms of said permit. Non-game wildlife, excluding migratory birds and endangered species, which pose reasonable threat or endangerment to persons or property, may be taken during daylight hours with firearms or trapped without a Depredation Permit. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Nuisance wildlife may be taken during any open season on the species committing damage and in compliance with bag limits and legal methods.

(2) Property owners or their designees may use live traps for removal of nuisance wildlife, other than bear or alligator. Live trapping conducted in incorporated towns or cities must be in accordance with their local ordinances or statutes, and-Live captured nuisance wildlife be released alive and unharmed outside the municipalities' boundaries within twenty-four hours

(3) Nuisance beaver, muskrat, nutria, coyote and striped skunk may be taken year round using firearms during daylight hours only (in by landowners or their designees in any number on property where damage is being committed or may be trapped and destroyed, in comphance with Commission Code 10.02.

(4) In compliance with Commission Code 18.07 Exception 1.

(5) English sparrows, blackbirds, starlings, and crows committing damage to agricultural crops or personal property may be taken in any number in compliance with Commission Code 14.01 Exceptions 1, 2 and 3.

(6) Nuisance migratory birds taken in accordance with a permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or in accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

18.18 WATERFOWL HUNTING RESTRICTIONS ON LAKES

CATHERINE, HAMILTON AND HARRIS BRAKE. It e is

unlawful to take or attempt to take any migratory waterfowl from any watercraft or other floating device on Lake Catherine in Garland/Hot Spring Counties, Lake Hamilton in Garland County, and Harris Brake Lake in Perry County or to take or attempt to take any migratory waterfowl within 1,000 feet of any residence, dwelling or occupied structure on Lake Catherine or Lake Hamilton. EXCEPTION: (1) Harris Brake Lake from Sept. 1-15, 2010 (Reft Commission Code 25.02

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

18.20 TAKING OF RAPTORS PROHIBITED It shall be unlawful to take,

attempt to take, or possess raptors or any parts thereof at any time. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) In compliance with Commission Code 4 15.42.

(2) In compliance with federal regulation: 50 CFR 21.12(b).

PENALTY: $500 to $2,000. Suspension of hunting privileges in

18.22 PROHIBITED METHODS FOR TAKING WILDLIFE It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take any wildlife by the use of computer-assisted hunting or to take, locate or attempt to locate any wildlife with the use of radio tracking electronic equipment. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Use of radio tracking electronic equipment permitted for Commission personnel or personnel working under contract with the Commission for research and survey work.

(2) Use of radio tracking electronic equipment permitted for the purpose of retrieving hunting dogs.

(3) Use of radio tracking electronic equipment permitted for the purpose of tracking and retrieving falconry raptors in compliance with Commission Code 15.42.

PENALTY: $500 to $2,000

18.27 HUNTING FROM A MOVING MOTORIZED LAND VEHICLE

PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to hunt or take, attempt to hunt or take, drive, or harass any species of wildlife from a moving motorized land vehicle. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Law enforcement officers and Commission employees in performance of their official job duties.

(2)

In compliance with Commission Code 15.42.

PENALTY: $250 to $1,000

19.06 IMPORTATION OF CERVID CARCASSES, PARTS AND

PRODUCTS. It shall be unlawful to import, transport or possess in Arkansas any portion other than boneless meat from a cervid carcass originating from any area, as proclaimed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, that has an increased risk of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) or considered taken from a captive facility or within an enclosure. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Antlers, antlers attached to cleaned skull plates or cleaned skulls (where no meat or tissues are attached to the skull).

(2) Cleaned teeth.

(3) Finished taxidermy and antler products.

(4) Hides and tanned products.

(5) Deer or elk harvested in commercial wildlife hunting resorts in Arkansas providing that a chronic wasting disease sample is collected in compliance with Commission Code 15.32B .

The following U.S. states, portions of states, and Canadian provinces are proclaimed to be CWD positive:

Colorado	West Virginia
Illinois	South Dakota
Kansas	New Mexico
Michigan*	Utah
Nebraska	Wyoming
New York	Alberta
Wisconsin	Saskatchewan
Virginia	Missouri*

* States and provinces where CWD has been found in captive cervids only.

And any other state or province where a positive case of CWD has been detected as confirmed by United States Department of Agriculture (USD A) or Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

19.10 CAMPING AND DRIVING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WMAS.

It is unlawful to camp or allow any camper to remain on properties owned or controlled by the Commission for a period of more than 14 consecutive days, or for such a camp to remain unoccupied for a period of more than 48 hours, or to camp in areas other than designated camping areas on any WMA. It shall also be unlawful to create or be responsible for any disturbance after IOtOO p.m. It shall also be unlawful to operate any motorized vehicle or camp on any food plot, fire lane, or road which has been disked, seeded or developed for wildlife use on any WMA. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Camping permit required for Poison Springs WMA (available from Arkansas Forestry Commission).

(2) No camping allowed on the U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA.

(3) On U.S. Forest Service Cooperative WMAs, campers are restricted to 30 days in undeveloped campsites and 14 days in developed campsites.

(4) On Camp Robinson SUA, camping is restricted to 7 consecutive days per month in the Headquarters Campsite, unless the campsite is reserved for a field trial or other special event, and then participants are allowed to camp for the term of the event if longer than 7 consecutive days. Campers must comply with all Commission regulations/codes as well as posted rules and regulations.

(5) Camping is prohibited on Maumelle River WMA. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.

20.02 FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS. It shalFhe is unlawful to possess any buckshot, rifled slugs, centerfire firearms, or rimfire firearms larger than .22 caliber on any WMA other than during any open modern gun deer, bear or elk seasons and in compliance with Commission Codes 06.02, and 16.02, and 17.02. It shall be unlawful to possess muzzleloaders larger than .40 caliber on any WMA other than during any open muzzleloader or modern gun deer, bear or elk seasons and in compliance with Commission Code 07.03, . WMA SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS:

(A) Beaver Lake, Big Lake, Brushy Creek, Dave Donaldson Black River, St. Francis Sunken Lands, Shirey Bay Rainey Brake, Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms, U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station, W. E. Brewer Scatter Creek and Wedington WMAs - only shotguns (.410 or larger), with slugs (no buckshot allowed), or muzzleloading rifles (in compliance with Commission Code 07.03) shooting a single projectile only during modern gun season.

(B) Trusten Holder WMA - within the delineated boundaries of the Arkansas Post National Park buffer zone, discharge of any firearm is prohibited and on that part of Trusten Holder, including all Corps lands, lying north and east of the centerline of the Arkansas River which fall within the area that lies east of the Pendleton Bridge to just south of Dam #2 and those lands west of Tichnor Blacktop and Nady Road - no rifles for any season.

(C) Big Lake WMA - it shall be unlawful to transport firearms in that portion of Ditch 28 on the Big Lake WMA without said firearms having been dismantled or encased.

(D) Lafayette County WMA - no buckshot of any size.

(E) Bell Slough WMA - shotguns or rimfire rifles only.

(F) Johnson County WRA on Dardanelle WMA - muzzleloaders shooting a single projectile only or shotguns with slugs.

(G) DeGray Lake WMA - within the delineated boundaries of the Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area, possession of loaded firearms is prohibited.

(H) Greers Ferry WMA - muzzleloaders allowed during the mobility impaired deer permit hunt

(I) Camp Robinson WMA - for the months of January and February during daylight hours bobcat, fox and coyote may be taken with firearms of any caliber.

(J) Except on WMAs where the use of firearms is prohibited or restricted by sections A through H of this code bobcat, fox and coyote may be taken during daylight hours with firearms of any caliber during bobcat, fox and coyote seasons on commission-owned WMAs, all U.S. Forest Service lands, including WMAs lying in the Ouachita National Forest and the St. Francis/Ozark National Forests.

(K) The Farm Units on Bald Knob and Cache River NWRs and

Wapanocca NWR-muzzleloaders shooting a single projectile only, shotguns or legal pistol.

(L) On Maumelle River WMA, shotguns using legal, non-toxic

ammunition may be used to take squirrel on the portion of the WMA lying west of Arkansas Highway 10 bridge and west of Arkansas Highway 113 as designated on the public use map in compliance with Commission Code 24.04.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Private landowners within boundaries of WMAs where they maintain a bona fide residence, within their homes or on their own land where normal agricultural activity is conducted.

(2) Law enforcement officers and Game and Fish Commission employees in performance of their official job duties.

(3) Trusten Holder WMA mobility impaired muzzleloader deer hunters may use shotguns with slugs.

(4) DeGray Lake WMA special hunt permit holders may possess loaded firearms within the delineated boundaries of the Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area during the special hunts.

(5) Holders of a state-issued concealed handgun license recognized and honored by the State of Arkansas in compliance with Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 73, Subchapter 3, may possess the handgun covered by the license, except in places where otherwise prohibited under federal, state or local law or where disallowed by a landowner in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this exception is intended to supersede or limit the regulations of any federal, state or local authorities that prohibit the possession of concealed handguns on their property, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.04 REMOVAL OF OBJECTS PROHIBITED ON WMAS

(A) It is unlawful to remove any items or objects from any WMA, including rocks, fruits, nuts, acorns, artifacts, plants, etc., without previously approved permission from the Commission or its designees.

(B) It is unlawful to remove endangered plants from Commission-owned lands without the issuance of a Scientific Collection Permit. A permit from the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is also required to remove objects from Natural Areas and a permit from the Central Arkansas Water is also required to remove objects from the Maumelle River WMA managed in conjunction with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.06 CUTTING DEVICES PROHIBITED ON COMMISSION OWNED

WMAS, AND MAUMELLE RIVER WMA It shaH

be is unlawful to use and/or possess chainsaws, handsaws, hatchets, axes, weed trimmers, string trimmers or other such cutting devices or chemical defoliants on Commission owned WMAsand Maumelle River WMA EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Common hunting knives, pocketknives and pocket saws.

(2) Timber contractors.

(3) Campers in designated camping areas.

(4) Trappers using hatchets during trapping season.

(5) By written permit issued by the Commission.

(6) For Commission employees in the performance of their official job duties.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.11 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ON CERTAIN WMAS. Itsh*H4»eis

unlawful to take or attempt to take any wildlife during an open season on certain WMAs without first obtaining the required permit (eeee Commission Codes 20.25, - 20.26, ) as specified herein:

(A) A permit is required on Bald Knob NWR, Big Lake NWR, Cache River NWR, Crossett Experimental Forest WMA, Felsenthal NWR, , Holla Bend NWR, Overflow NWR, Pond Creek NWR, U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA and Wapanocca NWR.

(B) A lease land permit is required for persons 16 years and older to camp, hunt or trap any type of wildlife on Big Timber, Casey Jones, Cherokee, Gum Flats, Jim Kress, Lafayette County (except no permit is required to camp on Lafayette County) and Provo Leased Lands WMAs.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.12 SEASON RESTRICTIONS ON CAMP ROBINSON

SUA. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess, dove, , rabbit, squirrel, quail and waterfowl,

on Camp Robinson SUA .

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Dove hunting as permitted under Commission Code 24.05.

(3) Squirrel hunting as permitted under Commission Code 24.04.

(4) Possession of waterfowl is allowed during open season while accessing Dix Creek Bay or Pierce Creek Bay on Lake Conway or while camped in designated campsites.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.26 SEASON RESTRICTIONS DURING PERMIT HUNTS ON WMAS.

It is unlawful to take or attempt to take any species of wildlife during any permit hunts on any WMA, without first obtaining said permit. All other seasons not named on permit are closed during permit hunts on Commission-controlled WMAs. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Waterfowl during the open waterfowl seasons.

(2) On Howard County, Lake Greeson, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs, all other hunting seasons remain open during permit hunts without said permit.

(3) Gene Rush and Buffalo National River WMAs.

(4) Squirrel hunting is allowed (shotgun only; non-toxic shot; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday hunting only) on Maumelle River WMA west of the Arkansas Highway 10 bridge during the permit deer hunts without a permit.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.29 HORSE AND MULE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WMAS

Organized events similar to trail rides and horse riding for pleasure are prohibited on Commission-owned, Cherokee and Jim Kress WMAs during the months of October-January, April and May. Permits are required for organized events of more than ten horses or mules per party during the remainder of the year, and a condition of the permit shall stipulate that riders are restricted to established trails or roads. Permits are available at the area headquarters and must be requested 14 days in advance of the event. Horses and mules are allowed only in camping areas that are designated for equestrian use. Horses in camping areas may only be tied to trailers or to a highline using tree saver straps. It is unlawful to allow horses or mules to damage trees or other woody vegetation. Soil disturbance must be restored, manure must be scattered and excess feed, hay and any trash must be removed. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Participants in legal hunting activities may use horses and mules during specified hunting seasons.

(2) At night during furbearing season

(3) Horses and mules are prohibited on all Corps property on the Trusten Holder WMA, including Jardis Point and Maumelle River WMA (except by special permit from Central Arkansas Water).

(4) Horses and mules are prohibited on the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area during any open deer season.

(5) The Camp Robinson SUA is divided into 1- seven public use compartments and non-reserved/open compartments 1, 3, 4 and 7 are open year round for pleasure riding, except when closed for reserved events. Compartments 2 and 5 are closed for horse and mule riding for pleasure. No permit/reservation is required unless participant requesting to reserve any of the public use facilities or compartments.

(6) All organized horse and mule events on J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA are required to be scheduled/reserved annually by July 1 through the Area Manager. All pleasure riding is restricted to dates when no field trials are being conducted. Annual field trial schedule will be posted at area headquarters.

(7) Horses and mules are prohibited for any use on that portion of the Gene Rush WMA lying east of Searcy County Road 14 and west of the Buffalo National River property line from Woolum Ford on the Buffalo River to the intersection of Searcy County Roads 12 and 14.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

20.30 HUNTING/CAMPING PROHIBITED ON ELECTRIC ISLAND W MANAGEMENT AREA AND ISLANDS ON LAKE MAUMELLE. It is unlawful to hunt or kill wildlife, possess firearms or dogs, or to camp or build fires of any sort on Electric Island

Nongame WikHtfe-M Area-and on any island on Lake Maumelle.

PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00

21.01 DEER SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS.

It is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess deer by any method on WMAs other than as specified herein: BALD KNOB NWR

Archery: Oct.

1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011.

Muzzleloader (all units): Oct. 16-24, 2010

Modern Gun (special youth hunt) (Farm Unit only): Nov. 6-7, 2010

Modern Gun (permit hunt) (Farm Unit only): Nov. 13-14, 2010

Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during muzzleloader season (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck deer (no antler restrictions) or one doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Refc Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11, 21.02, and 21.03)

BAYOU PES ARC WMA

Archery: Oct.

1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 29-31. 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011 Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28. 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Re£

Commission Code 06.11)

BAYOU METO WMA

Archery: Oct.

1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011.

Muzzleloader(permit hunt): 4009 Oct. 23-27, 2010 Modern Gun (permit hunt): 009 Nov. 13-17, 2010 Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Re£ Commission Codes 21.02, -and 21.03)

BEAVER LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11) BELL SLOUGH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11) BIG CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and no more than one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

BIG LAKE NWR

Archery: Nov. 1-Jan. 31, 2010 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only. ( Commission

Codes 20.11, 21.03)

BIG LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2009 -Feb. 28, 2010 Nov. 1, 2010-Jan. 31, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-14, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the modern gun season. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

BIG TIMBER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11)

BLEVINS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011 0.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Mountain WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun deer seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks

(no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe quota permit is not required. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02)

BREWER LAKE/CYPRESS CREEK WMA Archery/Firearms: Closed.

BRUSHY CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the modern gun season. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. ( Commission Code

06.11)

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader deer season and no more than one doe may be taken from Oct. 16-20, 2010 during the muzzleloader deer season. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

CACHE RIVER NWR

Archery (all units): Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (all units): Oct. 16-20, 2010 . Muzzleloader (all units): Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt) (all units): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Modern Gun (all units permit hunt): Nov. 13-21, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during each muzzleloader season (all units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt (all units). Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe (all units). This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

CAMP ROBINSON SUA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-15, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Commission Code 21.02)

CAMP ROBINSON WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 20 -21, 2010 .

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 30-31, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 25-26 and Nov. 27-28, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 21.02, 21.03)

CANEY CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Creek WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe quota permit is not required). These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. ( Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02)

CASEY JONES WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11)

CATTAIL MARSH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

CEDAR CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

CHEROKEE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit.

(Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11) CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader : Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 . Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does may be taken during the muzzleloader season. (Commission Code 20.11)

CUT-OFF CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010.

Codes 21.02, 21.03) CYPRESS BAYOU WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Code 21.02)

DARDANELLE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Johnson County,

WRA: Oct. 1-31, 2010 and Feb. 1-28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Special Mobility-impaired Permit Hunt: Johnson County WRA

only: Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken during the Johnson

County WRA Special Mobility-impaired Permit season. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02, 21.03)

DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2010 . Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 20.02, 21.02)

DEGRAY LAKE WMA

Archery : Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 25-27, 2010.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken by archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two does may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02, 21.03)

DEPARTEE CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Code 06.11)

DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

DR. LESTER SITZES III BOIS D'ARC WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Red Slough WRA-Oct. 1-Nov. 5, 2010 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and two does may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit seasons. (Commission Code 21.02)

EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Oct. 30-31, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-14, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunts. Does harvested during the modern gun permit hunts are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal bag limit. A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during both modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed

ETHEL WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken by archery tackle only.

FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken by archery tackle only.

FELSENTHAL NWR

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 16-17, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 20-21, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during muzzleloader permit hunt. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

FORT CHAFFEE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 27-28, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, 2010

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be harvested with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Code 21 02)

FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA DEER RESEARCH

AREA

East Unit

Archery: Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2010 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-25, 2010

Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt) : Oct. 30-Nov. 1,

2010

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 26-28, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 4-6, 2010

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks

The combined doe bag limit per person for the archery,

muzzleloader and modern gun seasons is two. A doe must be harvested and checked before a legal buck may be harvested during any season, except during the modern gun youth permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is four deer. Youths are allowed to harvest a buck without first harvesting and checking a doeand up to two does

(Commission

Codes 21.02, 21.03)

West Unit

Archery: Closed

Muzzleloader: Closed

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 26-28

Nov. 20-21, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12, 2010

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and two does . These deer are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code21.02)

FROG BAYOU WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

GALLA CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03) GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

GENE RUSH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle.

No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader

and modern gun seasons and no more than one doe may be taken

from Oct. 16-20, 2010

Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe

. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission

Codes 06.11, 21.02)

GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): Nov. 2-4, 2010.

Muzzleloader (youth permit hunt): Dec. 28-29, 2010.

Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader mobility impaired permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02,

21.03)

GULF MOUNTAIN WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Code 21.02)

GUM FLATS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-24, Dec. 4-15 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06. 11, 20.11)

H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010.

Commission Code 21.02) HARRIS BRAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Modern Gun (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 23-24, 2010. Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 4-8, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt and the modern gun mobility impaired permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

HOLLA BEND NWR

Archery: Oct. 1-Dec. 7, 2010 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Dec. 11, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-25 and Nov.

26-28, 2010.

Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. (Commission Code

21.02

HOPE UPLAND WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to two does . This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

HOWARD COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010 . Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-21 and Dec. 4-12, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.03)

IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 9-10, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 17-18, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 21.02)

JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11).

JIM KRESS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit.

(Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11)

JONES POINT WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 20.11)

LAKE GREESON WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010 . Muzzleloader (mobility impaired permit hunt): Oct. 9-10, 2010 . Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-24 and Dec. 4-15, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader hunt or muzzleloader mobility impaired hunt or the modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

LEE COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to two does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Code 06.11)

LITTLE BAYOU WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun: Closed.

LITTLE RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011 0.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and two does may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is four deer, no more than two bucks

(no antler restrictions) and two does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Code 06.11)

LOAFER'S GLORY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21, 2010.

This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit.

(Commission Code 06.11)

MAUMELLE RIVER WMA

Archery (permit hunts): Oct. 1-31, Nov. 1-30 and Dec. 1-31, 2010. Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck and two does may be taken by permit with archery tackle only. (Commission Code21.02)

MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2010 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Dec. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Code 21.02)

MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does can be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17 and Nov. 26-30 and Dec. 11-15 and Dec. 26-30, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or up to five does may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during the archery season and the firearms permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

MT. MAGAZINE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Oct. 16-20, 2010 during the muzzleloader deer season. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Code 06.11)

MUDDY CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Muddy Creek WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe quota permit is not required). These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02) NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle only.

NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

NORFORK LAKE WMA

Archery (all units): Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units: Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011 . Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed.

Modern Gun : Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units: Nov. 13-21, 2010 . Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

OVERFLOW NWR

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). A doe must be harvested and checked before a buck may be harvested during any season. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during muzzleloader hunt; refuge permit required. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

OZAN WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five) deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks and up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

OZARK LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the muzzleloader deer season and no more than one doe may be taken from Oct. 16-20, 2010 during the muzzleloader deer season. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11) PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle.

PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during

muzzleloader season and no more than one doe may be taken from

Oct. 16-20, 2010 . No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission

Code 06.11)

PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

PINEY CREEKS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Oct. 16-20, 2010 during the muzzleloader deer season. No more than one legal buck may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

POISON SPRINGS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

POND CREEK NWR

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-19, 2010.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Oct. 30, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 27-28, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). The first deer harvested can be a buck or doe. A doe must be harvested and checked at the refuge check station before a second buck may be harvested with any weapon. No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken during muzzleloader season; refuge permit required. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken during the modern gun youth permit hunt. No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or up to two does may be taken during modern gun permit hunt. Doe tagged with a bonus doe tag, obtained at the refuge headquarters, during any hunt are bonus deer and do not count towards the seasonal statewide bag limit. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer, no more than two legal bucks.

Three deer, no more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02)

PROVO WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-24, Dec. 4-15 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06. 11, 20.11)

RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

RAINEY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11).

REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader(permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA

Archery (permit hunt): Oct. 16-Deember 5, 2010.

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck and two does may be taken by permit with archery tackle only. Doe harvested on this area are bonus deer and do not count against the statewide seasonal bag limit. (Commission

Codes 21.02, 21.03)

RING SLOUGH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken with archery tackle only.

RIVER BEND WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader : Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit.

(Commission Code 06.11) ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 and Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2010.

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03) ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-14, 2010 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and one doe may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Ref. Code 06.11)

SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle only.

SEVEN DEVILS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 29-31, 2010 .

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 19 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of five) deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks and three does

may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is five deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) and

three does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.03)

SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Nov. 23-27, 2010 . Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck or one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader or modern gun permit hunts. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2010 . Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010.

SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

SPRING BANK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

(no antler restrictions) and two does . These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (

Commission Code 06.11)

STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Modern Gun (youth permit hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only. Bag limit during the modern gun youth permit hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

SULPHUR RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Henry Moore WRA - Oct. 1-Nov. 5, 2010.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 12 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle only.

SYLAMORE WMA North Unit

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21 and Nov. 26-28, 2010.

Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons. A Sylamore WMA doe quota permit is required to harvest a doe during the muzzleloader or modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe (a WMA doe quota permit is not required). These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02) South Unit

Archery : Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader : Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun : Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle only.

TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010 . Special Mobility Impaired Permit Hunt: Jardis Point area only. Noon, Nov. 17-Noon, Nov. 19, 2010 . This hunt is administered by the Corp of Engineers. Modern Gun: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken by archery tackle. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the muzzleloader permit hunt. No more than one legal buck and one doe may be taken during the mobility impaired muzzleloader permit hunt. Doe taken during the special mobility impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Contact Corps of Engineers at 870-548-2291 for specific mobility impaired criteria; application period July 5-Sept. 5). (Commission Codes 21.02, 21.03)

TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks.

No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle only.

U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 23-27, 2010.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 26-30, 2010 and Nov. 13-17, 2010 . Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

W. E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-14, Nov. 20-21 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during the modern gun seasons. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to one doe. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Code 06.11)

WAPANOCCA NWR

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-14, 2010.

(no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of five deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to five does may be taken with archery tackle only.

WEDINGTON WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2010 . Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2, 2011.

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-14, 2010 . Seasonal bag limit of two deer; no more than one legal buck. No more than one legal buck or up to two does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than one buck or one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit hunt. Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is one deer, buck (no antler restrictions) or doe. This is not a bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. ( Commission Codes 20.02, 21.02, 21.03) WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of four deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to four does may be taken with archery tackle only.

WHITEHALL WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only.

WHITE RIVER NWR

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Jan. 31, 2011 (north unit). Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2010

(south unit). Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 (Kansas Lake Area).

Muzzleloader (permit hunt): Oct. 16-18, 2010 (north and south units).

Muzzleloader: Oct. 19-22, 2010 (north unit).

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 (north and south units).

Modern Gun (permit hunt): Nov. 13-15, 2010 (north and south units).

Modern Gun: Nov. 16-17, 2010 (north unit). Closed (Kansas Lake

Area).

Cook's Lake Area (youth permit hunt): Dec. 4-5, 2010.

Cook's Lake Area (mobility impaired permit hunt): Dec. 10-12,

2010 .

Season bag limit of three deer; no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions). No more than two bucks (no antler restrictions) or up to three does can be taken with archery tackle (both units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the

Oct. 16-18 muzzleloader permit hunt (both units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) may be taken during the Oct. 19-22

muzzleloader hunt (north unit only). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the Nov. 13-15 modern gun permit hunt (north and south units). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) may be taken during the Nov. 16-17 modern gun permit hunt (north unit only). No more than one buck (no antler restrictions) or one doe may be taken during the Nov. 6-7 modern gun special youth hunt (north and south units). Cooks Lake Area Dec. 4-5 : no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit youth hunt. Cooks Lake Area Dec. 10-12 : no more than one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe may be taken during the modern gun permit mobility impaired hunt. Cooks Lake Area: deer harvested during the modern gun youth permit hunt and mobility impaired permit hunt are bonus deer and do not count in the hunter's statewide seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 20.11, 21.02, 21.03)

WHITE ROCK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2011.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

WINONA WMA

Archery: Oct. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011 .

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24 and Dec. 18-20, 2010.

Modern Gun (special youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 and Jan. 1-2,

2010.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-Dec. 5 and Dec. 26-28, 2010 .

Seasonal bag limit of three deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than two legal bucks may be taken during

the muzzleloader and modern gun seasons and no more than one doe may be taken from Oct. 16-20, 2010 or Nov. 13-14, 2010

Bag limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is three deer, no more than two bucks (no antler restrictions)

and one doe

. These are not bonus deer and will count towards the seasonal bag limit. (Commission Codes 06.11, 21.02)

WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA Archery: Oct. 1, 2010 -Feb. 28, 2011 . Firearms: Closed.

Seasonal bag limit of three (3) deer; no more than two legal bucks. No more than two legal bucks or up to three does may be taken with archery tackle only. PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

21.02 DEER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ON CERTAIN WMAS. It is sfeatt

be unlawful to take or attempt to take deer during deer permit hunts on certain WMAs without first obtaining the required permit (Commission Codes 20.25, 20.26as specified herein:

(A) Buck and/or Doe: Bayou Meto (firearms). Bald Knob NWR (modern gun), Maumelle River WMA (archery), Cache River NWR (modem gun). Camp Robinson SUA (modern gun). Camp Robinson WMA (firearms), Cut-Off Creek (firearms). Cypress Bayou (firearms), Dave Donaldson Black River (muzzleloader). Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc (firearms), Ed Gordon Point Remove (modem gun), Felsenthal NWR (firearms). Fort Chaffee (firearms), Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area both units (firearms). Gulf Mountain (firearms), Harold E. Alexander Spring River (firearms), Henry Gray Hurricane Lake (firearms), Hobbs SP-CA (firearms). Holla Bend NWR (archery), Holland Bottoms (muzzleloader), Howard County (firearms), J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA (modern gun). Lake Greeson (firearms). Little Bayou (muzzleloader), Mcllroy Madison County (firearms), Moro Big Pine Natural Area, Overflow NWR (muzzleloader). Pond Creek NWR (modem gun). Rex Hancock Black Swamp (firearms). Rick Evans Grandview Prairie (archery), St. Francis National Forest (firearms), Sheffield Nelson Dagmar (firearms),Shirey Bay Rainey Brake (muzzleloader), Trusten Holder (muzzleloader), U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA (firearms), Wapanocca NWR (modern gun), Mike Freeze Wattensaw (firearms), Wedington (firearms) and White River NWR (firearms), WMAs.

(B) Doe: Blue Mountain (firearms), Caney Creek (firearms). . Muddy Creek (firearms), Sylamore (firearms) and WMAs.

(C) Mobility Impaired: DeGray Lake (muzzleloader), Johnson County WRA on Dardanelle (modern gun), Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area ( modern gun) East Unit (modem gun), Greers Ferry Lake (muzzleloader), Hobbs (modem gun). Lake Greeson (muzzleloader), Jardis Point on Trusten Holder (muzzleloader or shotguns allowed) and White River NWR (modem gun).

(D) Youth: Camp Robinson WMA (modern gun), Dave Donaldson Black River WMA (modern gun), Freddie Black Choctaw Island

WMA Deer Research Area East and West Units (modern gun), Galla Creek (modern gun), Hobbs SP-CA (modern gun), Hope Upland (modern gun), Holla Bend NWR (modern gun), e J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA (modern gun), Pond Creek NWR (modern gun), Prairie Bayou (modern gun), St. Francis National Forest (modern gun), Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA, Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms (modern gun), and White River NWR (modern gun).

EXCEPTION:

(1) Youths during the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt are exempted from WMA Doe Quota Permit requirements (Refe Commission Code 06.11).

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

21.03 BUCK DEER RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WILDLIFE

MANAGEMENT AREAS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to take a deer other than a legal buck three-point rule deer (Refr Commission Code 01.00C) except as specified herein:

(1) On Lafayette County, and St. Francis National Forest WMAs, a buck deer must have both antlers under two 2 inches (button buck included) or at least one antler with at least 4 points including the main beam a minimum of o«e 1 inch long.

(2) On Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area (East Uni% (including youths during the youth permit hunt) and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs a buck must have both antlers under 2 inches (button buck included) or an inside spread of 15 inches or more in width or at least one main beam 18 inches or more in length.

(A) -e e eee

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(3) On Cut-off Creek, Bayou Meto, Henry Gray Hurricane Lake, Little Bayou, Moro Big Pine Natural Area, Rex Hancock Black Swamp, Sheffield Nelson Dagmar, Trusten Holder, Seven Devils, U of A

Pine Tree Experimental Station and Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMAs, a buck must have:

(A) at least one antler with at least 4 points including the main beam a minimum of one 1 inch long; or

(B) have 4 total points or less including the main beam (button buck included).

(4) On Ed Gordon Point Remove, Johnson County WRA on Dardanelle and Wedington WMAs any buck deer may be legally harvested during a firearms permit hunt.

(5) On DeGray Lake and Greers Ferry Lake WMAs any buck deer may be legally harvested during the deer muzzleloader mobility impaired hunt.

(6) On Hobbs SP-CA any buck deer may be legally harvested during the deer modern gun mobility impaired hunt.

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(8) On Moro Big Pine Natural Area WMA a buck must have both antlers under 2 inches (button buck included) or an inside spread of 12 inches or more in width or at least one main beam 15 inches or more in length.

(9) On Bald Knob, Big Lake, Cache River, Felsenthal, Holla Bend, Overflow, Pond Creek, Wapanocca and White River NWRs any buck deer may be legally harvested during all deer hunts.

10) In compliance with Code 06.11 (Special Modern Gun Youth Deer Hunt Restrictions).

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

21.05 BEAR SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS.

It is e unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess bear by any method on WMAs other than as specified herein: BALD KNOB NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU PES ARC WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BAYOU METO WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

BEAVER LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) BELL SLOUGH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed.

(Commission Code 02.14) BENSON CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG LAKE NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BIG LAKE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. MAUMELLE RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-31, Nov. 1-30 and Dec. 1-31, 2010 (deer permit

holders only). Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed. BIG TIMBER WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2). Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2). Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in bear zone 2). Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2). Statewide bag limit.

BLEVINS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BLUE MOUNTAIN WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. BREWER LAKE CYPRESS CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. BRUSHY CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt) : Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) CACHE RIVER NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CAMP ROBINSON SUA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed.

(Commission Code 02.14) CAMP ROBINSON WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed.

(Commission Code 02.14) CANEY CREEK WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. CASEY JONES WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CATTAIL MARSH WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CEDAR CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CHEROKEE WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 2). Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 (only on that part of the area that lies in zone 1). Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 (only on that part of the area that lies in

zone 2) and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) CHEROKEE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. COVE CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CROSSETT EXPERIMENTAL FOREST WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

CUT-OFF CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. CYPRESS BAYOU WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. DARDANELLE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEGRAY LAKE WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30,, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. DEPARTEE CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. DEVIL'S KNOB NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader : Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt) : Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) DR. LESTER SITZES III BOIS D'ARC WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. ED GORDON POINT REMOVE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun: Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. ELECTRIC ISLAND WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. ETHEL WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. FALCON BOTTOMS NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. FREDDIE BLACK CHOCTAW ISLAND WMA DEER RESEARCH AREA

Archery/Firearms: Both units closed. FELSENTHAL NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. FORT CHAFFEE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. FROG BAYOU WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

GALLA CREEK WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. Muzzleloader: Closed.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

GARRETT HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. GENE RUSH WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader : Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) GREERS FERRY LAKE WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed. GULF MOUNTAIN WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 9-13, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 6-10, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) GUM FLATS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. H. E. FLANAGAN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HAROLD E. ALEXANDER SPRING RIVER WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 9-13, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 6-10, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) HARRIS BRAKE WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed. HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOBBS SP-CA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Nov. 13-17, 2010 (deer permit holders only).

Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Dec. 4-8, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) HOLLA BEND NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOLLAND BOTTOMS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOPE UPLAND WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOWARD COUNTY WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. HOWARD HENSLEY SEARCY COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) IRON MOUNTAIN NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. J. PERRY MIKLES BLUE MOUNTAIN SUA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. JAMESTOWN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8-14, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) JIM KRESS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) JONES POINT WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed. LAFAYETTE COUNTY WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. LAKE GREESON WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. LEE COUNTY WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. LITTLE BAYOU WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

LITTLE RIVER WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. LOAFER'S GLORY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) PALMETTO FLATS NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. TWO BAYOU CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. MCILROY MADISON COUNTY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Nov. 20-24, 2010 (deer permit holders only).

Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Dec. 4-8, 2010 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) MIKE FREEZE WATTENSAW WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. MORO BIG PINE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. MT. MAGAZINE WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. MUDDY CREEK WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. NACATOCH RAVINES NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. NIMROD LLOYD MILLWOOD WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. NORFORK LAKE WMA

Archery: All Units Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward

Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Oct. 16-24, 2010.

Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Nov.

6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Chapin Point and Indian Head Units closed. Seward

Point, Bennett's Bayou and Fulton County Units Nov. 13-21, 2010.

Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) OVERFLOW NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZAN WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZARK LAKE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. OZARK NATIONAL FOREST WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. PINE CITY NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. PINEY CREEKS WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) POISON SPRINGS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. POND CREEK NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. PRAIRIE BAYOU WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. PROVO WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

RAILROAD PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. RAINEY WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. RICK EVANS GRANDVIEW PRAIRIE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. RING SLOUGH WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. RIVER BEND WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit. ROBERT L. HANKINS MUD CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. ROTH PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SANDHILLS NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SEVEN DEVILS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SHEFFIELD NELSON DAGMAR WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SHIREY BAY RAINEY BRAKE WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SLIPPERY HOLLOW NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SMOKE HOLE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SPRING BANK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. STATELINE SANDPONDS NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed.

STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SULPHUR RIVER WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SWEDEN CREEK NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. SYLAMORE WMA

North Unit

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 13-21 and Nov. 25-27, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14)

South Unit

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8- 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

(Commission Code 02.14) TERRE NOIRE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. TRUSTEN HOLDER WMA

Archery: Dec. 4-12, 2010 (closed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service property on Trusten Holder WMA). Statewide bag limit.

Firearms: Closed. U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WAPANOCCA NWR

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WEDINGTON WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITE CLIFFS NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITEHALL WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WHITE RIVER NWR

Archery/Firearms: All Units closed. WHITE ROCK WMA

Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 . Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Nov. 8-30, 2010. Statewide bag limit. (Commission Code 02.14) W.E. BREWER SCATTER CREEK WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. WINONA WMA

Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30.2010. Statewide bag limit.

Muzzleloader: Oct. 16-24, 2010 Statewide bag limit

Modern Gun (youth hunt): Nov. 6-7, 2010 Statewide bag limit.

Modern Gun: Sept. 15-16 and Nov. 8-30, 2010 Statewide bag limit WITTSBURG NATURAL AREA WMA

Archery/Firearms: Closed. PENALTY: $200 to $1,000. In addition, a jail sentence not to exceed 10 days may be imposed and hunting privileges may be suspended in compliance with Commission Code 11.05.

21.06 ALLIGATOR SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess alligator on WMAs other than as specified herein and in compliance with Code 26.02 :

(A) Sept. 17-20 and Sept. 24-27, 2010 on Dr Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc and designated portions of Trusten Holder WMAs. Individual annual limit of one (1) alligator by permit only.

(B) All other WMAs are closed. PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

21.07 ELK SEASONS AND BAG LIMIT RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess elk on WMAs other than as specified herein and in compliance with Commission Code Section 17.00:

(A) Sept. 20-24 and Dec. 6-10, 2010 on Buffalo National River and

Gene Rush WMAs. Individual annual limit of one elk by permit only.

PENALTY: Not less than $5,000

22.01 DOG RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS. It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take, or pursue wildlife by the use of dogs on any e eeArea WMA EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Permitted AKC, UKC and ACHA field trials when approved by the Commission.

(2) Quail and Rabbit Dog Training: Sept. 1-April 1, except during firearms deer hunts where dogs are not allowed.

(3) Training dogs on Camp Robinson SUA, Wylie Cox SUA and J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA requires a current Arkansas hunting license and Wylie Cox SUA and J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUAs are closed to dog training during organized field trials. On Camp Robinson SUA only reserved/closed compartments are closed to dog training. Camp Robinson SUA is divided into 7 public use compartments and a map depicting these compartments is posted at the Headquarters Information Booth on Clinton Road and is posted at www.agfc.com.

(4) Dogs required to hunt bobcat, opossum, and raccoon at night in compliance with Commission Code 24.07.

(5)

Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA is open for training raccoon dogs at night only and rabbit dogs year-round except during field trials. Quail Dog Training from Oct. 1-April 1 except during firearms deer hunts where dogs are not allowed.

(6) Waterfowl retrievers during open migratory bird seasons.

(7) Dogs allowed for squirrel and rabbit hunting where no modern gun or muzzleloader deer season is open or where dogs are allowed for modern gun deer hunting.

(8) Quail and Woodcock hunting with bird dog breeds only, during open season.

(9) Modern gun deer hunting Dec. 4-15, 2010 on Gum Flats, Lake Greeson and Provo WMAs Nov. 25-Dec. 5, 2010 on Mt. Magazine WMAs.

(10) Dogs allowed for coyote, fox and bobcat hunting on Casey Jones WMA during the declared furbearer season when a firearms deer season is closed (Commission Codes 21.01, 24.07).

(11) Dogs allowed for modern gun deer season on Blue Mountain, DeGray Lake, Lloyd Millwood Nimrod, Dardanelle and Ozark Lake WMAs, except no dogs on islands except waterfowl retrievers during waterfowl season and hunting furbearers at night.

(12) Dogs allowed for squirrel hunting on the Casey Jones, Big Timber, DeGray Lake, Ozark National Forest, Piney Creeks and White Rock WMAs.

(13) Dogs allowed for training and/or hunting under the conditions and during the seasons provided by the required annual refuge hunting permit on all NWRs. Field trials prohibited unless authorized by refuge Special Use Permit.

(14) Waterfowl retriever, rabbit dog (beagle) and bird dog training on Camp Robinson SUA from Sept. 15-April 1, except during firearms deer hunts where dogs are not allowed. Bird dog training is also prohibited immediately following dates scheduled for supplemental bird releases on Camp Robinson SUA. Camp Robinson personnel will establish the exact dates of supplemental bird releases after field trial schedules are set in July. Dog trainers will be required to check with area personnel to get the dates of scheduled supplemental releases and additional dog training closure periods. Waterfowl retriever training is open the entire year in compartment 5. Dog training must comply with Commission Code 20.22. The area is divided into 7- seven public use compartments and a map depicting these compartments is posted at the Headquarters Information Booth on Clinton Road and is posed at www.agfc.com.

(15) Employees of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the National Park Service or their designees engaged in official duties.

PENALTY: $100.00 to 1,000.00.

24.02 QUAIL SEASON RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN WMAS. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess quail on the following WMAs other than as specified herein: All WMAs: Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011

EXCEPTIONS:

(A) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011 on Holland Bottoms WMA -(Tuesdays and Saturdays only.

(B) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011 on Harold E. Alexander Spring River WMA - Quail hunting ends at noon.

(D) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011 in Compartment A. No permit required. Dec. 1, 4, 8,11 and 15, 2010 in Compartments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Gulf Mountain Quail Demonstration Area. Permit required. Limit 5 five per person.

(E) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6,2011 on Hope Upland WMA (Tuesdays only). Limit 4.

(F) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Gordon Point Remove and Galla Creek WMAs (weekends only). Limit 4.

(G) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6,2011 on Big Timber Upland SUA.

Quail permit required, hunters must complete a Hunter Report Form after each hunt.

(H) Dec. 1. 2010-Feb. 6. 2011 within Fort Chaffee WMA.

(I) Nov. 1,2010-Jan. 31.2011 on Felsenthal and Overflow NWRs.

(J) Nov 1, 2010-Feb. 6, 2011 within on Prairie Bayou Limit 4.

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(11) Closed on Big Lake NWR, Maumelle River WMA, Camp Robinson SUA, Electric Island, Holla Bend NWR, J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA, Johnson County WRA, Horsehead Creek and Bob Young WRA within Dardanelle, Pond Creek NWR, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie, Robert L. Hankins Mud Creek, Mike Freeze Wattensaw (closed only on the Quail Habitat Restoration Area), Wapanocca NWR, White River NWR, and Wedington WMA. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

24.03 RABBIT SEASON RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN WMAS. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess rabbit on the following WMAs other than as specified herein: All WMAs: Sept. 1, 2010- Feb. 28. 2011.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Sept.

1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011 within on Hope Upland and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only).

(2) Sept. 4, 2010-Jan 31.2011 on Felsenthal, Pond Creek and Overflow NWRs.

(3) Oct. 1-Dec. 7, 2010 within on Holla Bend NWR.

(4) Sept. 1-Nov. 30. 2010 within on White River NWR (South Unit) and Sep Sept. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011 within White River NWR (North Unit).

(5) Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2010 within on Big Lake and Wapanocca NWRs.

(6) Sept.

1. 2010-Feb. 28. 2011 within on Prairie Bayou. Limit 4.

7) Closed on Maumelle River WMA Camp Robinson SUA, Electric Island WMA, J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA, Wylie Cox SUA on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA and Johnson County, RAs on Dardanelle WMA.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

24.04 SQUIRREL SEASONS RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN WMAS. It shaH

be is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess squirrel on the following WMAs other than as specified herein: All WMAs: 09

May 15, 2010-Feb 28. 2010

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2010 on Big Lake and Wapanocca NWRs.

(2) May 15-Sept. 29, 2010 on Camp Robinson SUA.

(3) Sept. 4, 2010-Feb 28. 2011 on Maumelle River WMA

(Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only). Camp Robinson

WMA, Hope Upland (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only),

Harold E. Alexander Spring River, Layette County and Rick

Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs (Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Saturdays only). (D 4) Sept. 4, 2010- Jan 31.2011 on Felsenthal, Pond Creek and

Overflow NWRs. (E5) Oct. 1-Dec. 7, 2010 within on Holla Bend NWR. (F 6) Sepfe-5 Sept. 1-Nov 30. 2010 on White River NWR (South

Unit) and e10 Sept. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011

on White River NWR (North Unit).

(7) May 15-Oct. 31, 2010 on J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA.

(8) Sept. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011 on Bald Knob and Cache River NWRs.

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(9) Squirrel closed on Electric Island, Johnson County, WRAon Dardanelle, Wylie Cox SUAon Ed Gordon Point Remove WMAs.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

24.05 DOVE SEASON RESTRICTED ON CERTAIN WMAS. It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess dove on the following WMAs, other than as specified herein:

(A) Camp Robinson and Wylie Cox SUAs on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA - first week of statewide season.

(B) Hope Upland and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA-Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only during statewide dove seasons.

(D)

J.Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA - closed during authorized field trials.

(E) Bald Knob and Cache River NWRs - ends at noon each day .

(F) Maumelle River WMA - closed. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

24.06 NON-TOXIC SHOT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SMALL GAME HUNTING ON MAUMELLE RIVER, REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP and BERYL ANTHONY LOWER OUACHITA WMAS It shall be unlawful to possess any shot other than Arkansas approved nontoxic shot while hunting small game with shotguns on the Maumelle River, Rex Hancock Black Swamp and Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMAs. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

24.07 FURBEARER SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS ON WMAS. It

is unlawful to take, attempt to take or possess furbearers on any WMA other than as specified herein:

(A) Gray Fox, Mink, Red Fox and Striped Skunk Hunting:

Sunrise, Sept. 1, 2010-Sunset Feb. 28, 2011 . Limit two per day per species.

(B) Opossum Hunting: Sunrise. Sept.

1. 2010-Sunset Feb. 28. 2011 . Day or night hunting. Dogs are required for hunting at night. Limit two per day.

1. 2010-Sunset Feb. 28. 2011 . (Dogs required to hunt bobcat at night.) From the first day of Spring Turkey season through the last day of and during Squirrel Season (Day hunting only. No dogs allowed.). (Closed on WMAs without Spring Turkey or Squirrel Seasons.) Limit two bobcats.

(1) During youth turkey hunts, only youths may take bobcat.

(2) Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA: Closed to bobcat hunting unless other hunting seasons are open.

(3) Hope Upland and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs : Closed to bobcat hunting except open on Tuesday during daylight hours only.

(D) Coyote Hunting: Sunrise, July 1, 2010 -Sunset, Feb. 28, 2011 (Dogs not allowed to hunt coyote.) From the first day of Spring Turkey season through the last day of and during Squirrel Season (Day hunting only. No dogs allowed). Closed on WMAs without Spring Turkey or Squirrel Season). No limit on coyote.

(1) During youth turkey hunts, only youths may take coyote.

(2) Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA: Closed to coyote hunting unless other hunting seasons are open.

(3) Hope Upland and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs : Closed to coyote hunting except open on Tuesday during daylight hours only.

(E) River Otter Hunting: Sunrise, Nov. 13, 2010 -Sunset, Feb. 28, 2011 . Limit two per day.

(F) Raccoon Hunting: Sunset, July 1-Sunrise, Aug. 31, 2010 (night hunting only; dogs are required. Limit four). Sunrise, Sept. 1, 2010 -Sunset, Feb. 28, 2010 (day or night hunting; dogs are required for hunting at night. Limit four per day). March 1-31, 2011 (night hunting only; dogs are required. No limit).

(G) Muskrat, Nutria and Beaver Hunting: Sunrise, Sept. 1, 2010 -Sunset, Feb. 28, 2011 . No limit.

(H) Badger, Spotted Skunk (Civet Cat) and Weasel Hunting: Closed.

(I) Furbearer Trapping (Other than Beaver, Coyote, Muskrat and Nutria):

Sunrise, Nov. 13, 2010 -Sunset, Feb. 28, 2011 . No limit. (J) Muskrat, Nutria and Beaver Trapping: Sunrise, Nov. 13, 2010 -Sunset,

March 31, 2011 . No limit. (K) Coyote Trapping: Aug. 1, 2010 -March 31, 2011 . No limit.

EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Only enclosed, pull-activated dog-proof traps may be utilized on Camp Robinson SUA.

(2) Maumelle River WMA, Cedar Creek and Electric Island WMAs are closed to all furbearer hunting and trapping.

(3)

Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA is closed to all trapping and raccoon hunting. Chase for pleasure or training purposes only is permitted year-round. Closed during field trails.

(4) Furbearer hunting and trapping allowed under the conditions, seasons and bag limits provided by the required annual refuge hunting permit or refuge trapping permit on all NWRs.

(5) Buffalo National River WMA, Camp Robinson WMA, and Ditch 28 on Big Lake WMA are closed to all trapping.

(6) Bobcat, coyote and fox hunting with dogs allowed on Casey Jones WMA in compliance with Commission Code 22.01).

PENALTY: $200 to $1,000

24.09 CROW SEASON ON WMAS. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess crows on the following WMAs other than as specified herein: All WMAs: Sept. 4, 2010 - Feb. 20, 2011 Thursdays-Mondays only. No limit. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) All Maumelle River and Electric Island WMAs and all NWRs : Closed

(2) Hope Upland and Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMAs: Open Thursdays and Saturdays only during the statewide season.

(3) Camp Robinson SUA Sept. 4-29, 2010 PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

25.01 MIGRATORY WATERFOWL HUNTING ACCESS TIME RESTRICTIONS ON WMAS. It is

unlawful for waterfowl hunters on WMAs to take or attempt to take waterfowl after noon or remain within or on water-inundated areas or natural/man-made water courses on WMAs after 1*00 p.m. EXCEPTIONS:

(A) Migratory waterfowl hunting permitted during the entire day (regular shooting hours) of the last 3 days of the last duck season. Reft Commission Code 12.15 .

(B) In compliance with Commission Codes 12.25,12.29,

25.02.

McKinnen Bottoms and Hartman Waterfowl Unites), DeGray Lake,

Fort Chaffee and Ozark Lake WMAs. (E D) Navigational boating access unrestricted on natural rivers on

(E) All migratory waterfowl hunting is closed on Maumelle River WMA.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

25.02 HUNTING OR TRESPASSING PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN WMAS AND LAKES. It shall be unlawful to duck hunt and/or trespass on the following areas and lakes as specified herein:

(1) Bayou Meto - Closed to all trespassing (except in designated campsites, parking areas, and boat launch ramps) from 2tQ0 a.m. to 4tQQ a.m. during duck season.

(2) BIG LAKE - Mallard Lake is closed to hunting. Fishing and non-hunting activities are allowed.

(3) MAUMELLE RIVER -Closed to waterfowl hunting. All boating activities and trespassing is prohibited in the Restricted Area Zone 1 on the east end of Lake Maumelle as marked by buoy lines. No hunting, camping or other trespassing is allowed on any island on Lake Maumelle.

(3) DR. LESTER SITZES III BOIS D'ARC - Boats are not allowed on the Green Tree Waterfowl area 14 days before waterfowl season opens but are allowed during the regular duck season.

(4) BREWER LAKE - Closed to waterfowl hunting.

(5) CAMP ROBINSON SUA - Closed to waterfowl hunting.

(6) CEDAR CREEK - Closed to waterfowl hunting.

(7) CUT-OFF CREEK - Closed to all trespassing (except in designated campsites, parking areas and boat launch ramps) from 2tQQ a.m. to 4:00 a.m. during duck season. Travel by boat is prohibited on Latin Drain, Firehunt Slough and Third Slough except during high water periods when boating access is possible to the Deep Slough Dam. In this case, boats may be used area-wide, however, boat motors may only be used on Cut-Off Creek and Deep Slough.

(8) DARDANELLE - Waterfowl hunting is not allowed on that part of Big Spadra and Little Spadra Creeks lying north of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, east of Crawford Street, south of 1-40, and west of Arkansas Highway 103. Dogs, hunting or trapping devices are prohibited on Johnson County, WRAs

(9) DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER - Lake Ashbaugh and Hubble Lake are closed to hunting although Hubble Lake is open for early teal season. Fishing and non-hunting activities are allowed.

(10) DEGRAY LAKE - Loaded firearms are prohibited on Lower DeGray Lake Waterfowl Rest Area except by permitted participants of special hunts.

(11) EARL BUSS BAYOU DEVIEW - Lake Hogue is closed to hunting. Fishing and non-hunting activities are allowed.

(12) FROG BAYOU - Waterfowl hunters may not access inundated areas until 4fO0 a.m. and must exit inundated areas by lfO0 p.m.

(13) HARRIS BRAKE - Open to waterfowl hunting only Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. All day hunting is allowed the last two days of the last duck season. During duck season, other hunters must abide by same hours and days as duck hunters, except for those trapping and hunting furbearers at night. Only shotguns and archery equipment are allowed for hunting. Harris Brake Lake is open to Canada goose hunting Sept. 1-15, 2010 only.

(14) HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE - Waterfowl hunters may not access inundated area until 4tW a.m. and must exit inundated areas by liQQp.m.

(15) LITTLE BAYOU - Closed to all trespassing (except in designated campsites, parking areas and boat launch ramps) from 2t0© a.m. to 4f00 a.m. during duck season.

(16) PETIT JEAN RIVER WMA - Waterfowl impoundments are closed to trespass from one hour after sunset until 4t0© a.m. during duck season.

(17) REX HANCOCK BLACK SWAMP - Waterfowl hunters may not access inundated area until 4f00 a.m. and must exit inundated areas by l-jOOp.m.

(18) RICK EVANS GRAND VIEW PRAIRIE - Waterfowl hunting closed on all lakes and ponds.

(19) STEVE N. WILSON RAFT CREEK BOTTOMS - Waterfowl hunters may not access inundated area until 4t0© a.m. and must exit inundated areas by 1-jQ© p.m.

(20) ST. FRANCIS FOREST - Waterfowl hunting ends at noon.

(21) ST. FRANCIS SUNKEN LANDS - The Snowden Field Waterfowl Rest Area levee is open to foot traffic around the north end of the unit to allow access to public lands.

(22) LAKE CONWAY - Closed to waterfowl hunting except on the Pierce Creek and Dixs Creek Bays, waterfowl hunting ends at noon.

(23) LAKE OVERCUP - Waterfowl hunting ends at noon.

(24) CANE CREEK LAKE (Lincoln County) - Waterfowl hunting ends at noon.

(25) U OF A PINE TREE EXPERIMENTAL STATION WDA - North of Highway 306 closed to waterfowl hunting.

(26) TOMMY L. SPROLES LAKE PICKTHORNE - Closed to waterfowl hunting.

(27) COAL PILE LAKE - Closed to hunting. Fishing and non-hunting activities are allowed.

EXCEPTION:

(1) Employees or agents of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in the performance of their duties. PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

25.03 BOAT AND BOAT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN

WMAS. It is unlawful to fail to comply with the following list of boat and boat motor restrictions for certain WMAs.

(1) Boats with motors of more than 25 horsepower and airboats may not be operated on Bayou Meto, Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois dArc (excluding Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc Lake), Shirey Bay Rainey Brake and Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms WMAs.

(2) No boats allowed on Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc green tree waterfowl area 14 days before the opening day of duck season until the opening of duck season.

(3) No boats allowed on Bell Slough, Camp Robinson, Ed Gordon Point Remove, Harris Brake, Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc and Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMAs green tree reservoir from 1 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. during duck season, except during the last three days of the last duck season and during the special youth waterfowl hunt when boats may be used from 4a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily.

(4) Commission personnel in performance of their duties.

(5) No boat motors allowed on Frog Bayou WMA.

(6) Boat motors over 10 horsepower are prohibited on St. Francis Forest WMA.

(7) No boats allowed on Bayou Meto WMA from 1 p.m. until 4a.m. during the duck season except as follows:

(1) during the last three days of the last duck season and during the special youth waterfowl hunts when boats may be used from 4a.m. until 6:30 p.m. daily, (2) boating access during the duck season only from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the following streams;

(1) Mulberry Access to include all of the Salt Bayou Ditch to the confluence of Little Bayou Meto; (2) Buckingham Flats Access to include Big Bayou Meto, and Cannon Brake Access to include Little Bayou Meto only on the Cannon Brake Impoundment.

(8) No boats allowed on the Government Cypress Greentree Reservoir on Bayou Meto WMA.

(9) Boats with motors of more than 50 horsepower and airboats may not be operated on waters on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA during duck season (Commission Code 12.15).

(10) Airboats may not be operated on waters on Bell Slough, Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita (excluding Ouachita River), Cut-Off Creek, Cypress Bayou, Ed Gordon Point Remove, Earl Buss Bayou DeView, Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area (both units, excluding Mississippi River), Galla Creek, Harris Brake (excluding Harris Brake Lake), Holland Bottoms (excluding Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne), Mike Freeze Wattensaw, Petit Jean River (excluding Petit Jean River and Kingfisher Lake), Seven Devils, Sheffield Nelson Dagmar, Sulphur River (excluding Sulphur River and Mercer Bayou) and Trusten Holder (excluding Arkansas River, Arkansas Post Canal, Merrisach Lake, Moore Bayou and Post Lake) WMAs during duck season (Commission Code 12.15 ).

(11) On Maumelle River WMA all boating activities and trespassing is prohibited in the Restricted Area Zone 1 on the east end of Lake Maumelle as marked by buoy line. The Unrestricted Area Zone 2 covering the central and western portions of Lake

Maumelle is open to boating and fishing during the hours of 4 a.m.-8 p.m., Nov. 1-March 31 and 24 hours a day from April 1-Oct. 31. The use of air boats, aquaplanes, surfboards, motorized surfboards, wind-powered surfboards, personal watercraft, water skis, rafts or other similar devices or vehicles on any part of Lake Maumelle is prohibited. Canoes and kayaks may only be launched from the Sleepy Hollow access area and only operated in that portion of Lake Maumelle west of the Arkansas Highway 10 bridge. Only boats with a 25 horsepower motor or less may launch from the Sleepy Hollow access area. That portion of Lake Maumelle lying east of Arkansas Highway 10 bridge and west of the Restricted Area Zone 1 buoy line is not open to boats less than 14 feet in length.

EXCEPTION:

(1) Boating activities by Lake Wardens, Central Arkansas Water Utility, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, U.S. Geological Survey personnel and any other law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of their duties are allowed in the Restricted Area Zone 1 of Lake Maumelle.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

25.04 MIGRATORY WATERFOWL HUNTING ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

ON WATERFOWL REST AREAS. All Commission owned or controlled waterfowl rest areas are closed to access from Nov. 1-Feb. 15. EXCEPTIONS:

(1) Red Slough WRA on Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d' Arc WMA and Henry Moore WRA on Sulphur River WMA is open to archery deer hunting from Oct. 1-Nov. 5 ee

(2) Pigeon Creek WRA on Cut-Off Creek WMA and Steve Frick WRA on Ed Gordon Point Remove WMA closes to access the day after the modem gun deer hunt and will reopen to access Feb. 1.

(3) Johnson County WRA on Dardanelle WMA closes to access the day after the modem gun mobility impaired permit hunt and will reopen to access Feb. 1.

(4) Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc Lake WRA on Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d'Arc WMA and the Nimrod Lloyd Millwood WRA on Nimrod WMA are open for fishing and non-hunting access.

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(6) Winchester WRA and the Brookings moist-soil units on

Dave Donaldson Black River WMA are open to deer muzzleloader permit holders only.

(7) The WRAs and the moist-soil units on Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA are open to fall firearms turkey hunters and deer muzzleloader permit holders only.

PENALTY: $100 to $1,000

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Arkansas Administrative CodeAgency 002 - Game and Fish CommissionRule 002.00.10-001 - 2010-2011 Statewide General Hunting Regulations and WMA Seasons

Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Rule 002.00.10-001 - 2010-2011 Statewide General Hunting Regulations and WMA Seasons