Montgomery County, Arkansas
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
- 1,993
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 · sourcedMontgomery County occupies the heart of the Ouachita Mountains in west-central Arkansas, where Ouachita National Forest blankets a landscape of pine-hardwood ridges, crystal-clear mountain streams, and remote hollows that see less hunting pressure than almost anywhere in the state. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear all share this forested terrain, making Montgomery a genuine multi-species destination for hunters who do not mind earning their harvest through elevation gain. The county around Mount Ida offers arguably the best combination of public land access and bear hunting opportunity in the Arkansas Ouachitas.
Rugged Ouachita Mountains with parallel east-west running ridges, pine-hardwood forest, Ouachita River headwaters, and remote creek hollows. Elevations reach over 2,500 feet on upper ridges. The terrain is physically demanding with steep side slopes and limited road access into the interior.
Low to moderate. Rugged terrain and distance from major population centers keep pressure light. Hunters willing to walk beyond the first ridge from any trailhead encounter near-wilderness conditions on public land midweek.
Arkansas OTC license with Wildlife Management Deer Permit. Standard statewide seasons. Bear hunters require a separate Black Bear Permit which is available OTC in Arkansas designated bear zones including Ouachita National Forest.
Black bear hunting is a legitimate primary draw, with Ouachita National Forest supporting a healthy and expanding bear population. Arkansas OTC bear permits are available and the archery and modern gun seasons offer real harvest opportunity. Wild turkey hunting is productive across pine-hardwood edge habitats throughout the county.
Ouachita National Forest black bear hunting in Montgomery County draws dedicated backcountry hunters who value the combination of rugged mountain terrain and self-reliant public land opportunity. Montgomery sits in the core of Arkansas Ouachita bear range and produces consistent documented harvest.
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about Montgomery 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.