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Jefferson County, Arkansas

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWild TurkeyWaterfowl
South ArkansasSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
Group
South Arkansas
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
Reported harvest
2,807

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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Jefferson County spans the transition from the Ouachita foothills to the Mississippi Delta flatlands in southeast Arkansas, anchored by the Arkansas River corridor and Bayou Bartholomew. Bottomland hardwoods and agricultural fields support healthy deer populations, and the river system creates consistent waterfowl opportunities throughout the season. Pine Bluff area hunters access a mix of private farm ground and public WMA tracts along the major drainages.

Terrain & elevation

Flat bottomland hardwoods and agricultural fields; Arkansas River borders the north; Bayou Bartholomew cuts through the county; some rolling pinewood hills in the west

Hunting pressure

Moderate — suburban proximity to Pine Bluff creates pressure near public areas; vast private acreage absorbs hunting effort effectively

Tags & permits

OTC general season; no antler restrictions on private land

Species & seasons

Waterfowl along Arkansas River and Bayou Bartholomew productive during migration; duck and goose numbers solid; turkey in bottomland timber corridors

Highlights

Bayou Bartholomew waterfowl corridor, documented as the longest bayou in the world; Arkansas River bottomland deer hunting

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Jefferson 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.

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