Franklin County, Arkansas
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
- 2,190
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
AI-compiled · sourcedFranklin County straddles the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita highlands, offering hunters a mix of hardwood bottoms, pine ridges, and creek drainages defined by the Arkansas River corridor. The Ozark National Forest covers significant acreage in the northern reaches of the county, supporting huntable populations of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear. Moderate hunting pressure and a blend of public national forest ground and private land make it a solid destination for multi-species hunters seeking accessible backcountry.
Arkansas River Valley bottomlands transition to Ozark ridgelines in the north; mix of hardwood timber, pine forest, and agricultural bottoms along the Arkansas River corridor
Moderate; the National Forest draws consistent traffic during gun seasons but backcountry ridges see lighter pressure from midseason onward
Over-the-counter archery, muzzleloader, and modern gun tags; Arkansas antler restrictions apply in designated zones
Black bear hunting opportunity exists within Ozark National Forest with quota permits; wild turkey season is productive in spring with good strutting habitat in mixed timber stands along creek drainages
Ozark National Forest access for multi-day backcountry deer and bear hunting; Arkansas River bottomland timber holds some of the heaviest-bodied bucks in the county during the November rut
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about Franklin County— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.
Nothing posted yet about Franklin County.
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Boundaries: AGFC county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 16d ago.