Since Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is a partner in managing Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, some hunting seasons are designated annually. These seasons are under the Game and Fish Wildlife Management Area(WMA) program. Some are general, open seasons and others require a specific permit for a specific season. Currently, muzzleloader and gun deer seasons require a drawn HSP-CA permit. A free annual WMA General Use Permit (WMP) is REQUIRED to hunt or trap on all WMAs. AGFC permits are available online or by calling 800-364-4263 ext. 6359.

1. Only Modern Gun and Muzzleloader deer permit holders are allowed to engage in any hunting-related activity during deer permit hunts.
2. Camping is not allowed during Modern Gun and Muzzleloader hunts.
3. Use of two-three-four-wheeled or similar off-road motorbikes/ATV’s are not permitted.
4. Contact Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area office, 479-789-5000, for information on geographic areas of the park where hunting is permitted and prohibited. Consult the Arkansas Game & Fish Regulation Booklet for all other game and trapping.

Game

RABBIT
September 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025

SQUIRREL

May 15, 2024 – February 28, 2025

TURKEY
CLOSED

BEAR
CLOSED

WILD HOGS
CLOSED

DEER
No dogs.

• Seasonal limit is 2 deer. No more than two antlered buck
• Alternative and Modern Gun permit: One antlered buck or antlerless
• Modern Gun Youth hunt: Two deer – One antlered buck and one antlerless deer

Weapon

Archery/Crossbow

August 29-31, 2026 “Velvet Hunt” – 1 antlered buck only September 26, 2026 – February 28, 2027 • Archery closed during deer permit hunts

By permit only

ALTERNATIVE (permit required)

October 17-21, 2026

MODERN GUN (permit required)

November 14-18, 2026

Shooting range closed.

YOUTH MODERN GUN (no permit required)
November 7-8, 2026
CWD regulations apply

CHECK STATIONS

All deer harvested with Modern Guns or Muzzleloaders must be checked in at the Park’s Maintenance Complex on War Eagle Road near the intersection of Hwy 12 and War Eagle Road.

Still have questions?

For all other game and trapping, see the Game and Fish Hunting Regulations Guidebook – Wildlife Management Area Section in the back of the Guidebook under Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area.