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Faulkner County, Arkansas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild TurkeyWaterfowl
Ozarks & River ValleySee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
Group
Ozarks & River Valley
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
2,774

Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.

Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Faulkner County occupies central Arkansas along the Arkansas River, where rolling upland hardwoods and cedar glades transition to fertile river bottom agriculture near Conway — the county seat and one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Suburban expansion has consumed hunting land in the eastern portions, but the western and northern reaches still offer solid deer and turkey habitat for hunters who invest in private land relationships. The Arkansas River bottoms in the south produce heavy-bodied deer supported by abundant agricultural food sources.

Terrain & elevation

Rolling uplands of mixed hardwood-cedar forest in the north and west transitioning to flat Arkansas River bottoms in the south. Lake Conway and its associated wetlands provide waterfowl and small game habitat near the county center. Soil ranges from rocky upland ridges to rich river-bottom agricultural ground.

Hunting pressure

Moderate to high. Conway metro growth and easy access from central Arkansas creates significant competition for public WMA spots. Private land is increasingly leased or developed as the metro expands westward.

Tags & permits

OTC under standard Arkansas regulations. No antler restrictions. The Arkansas River bottoms produce heavy-bodied deer with good early-season velvet hunting opportunities near agricultural food sources.

Species & seasons

Wild turkey are present in the upland hardwood drainages with a respectable spring gobbler season. Lake Conway provides wood duck and diving duck hunting during migration. Squirrel hunting in the bottomland hardwoods is a traditional pursuit for local hunters.

Highlights

Lake Conway and Benson Creek WMA offers central Arkansas hunters accessible public-land deer and turkey hunting within reach of the Little Rock metro area. The Arkansas River bottoms in the south produce some of the best deer in the county for hunters able to secure agricultural edge habitat access.

Questions, tips & discussion

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Boundaries: AGFC county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 16d ago.