In most areas raccoon have become an open season animal, meaning they can be hunted or trapped year round, but in some areas there is still a season to hunt or trap them. The arkansas hunting season website describes the hunting in this state as follows. Arkansas game and fish commission hunting guidebook 201718. Raccoons have also become well adapted to urban and suburban areas. Sep 18, 2017 a thriving population should give arkansas hunters a reason to be excited about the future of bear hunting in our state. In the south and southeast, raccoon meat is a popular food item, and even here in kansas, there is limited interest in eating the meat. Protect your health and that of others by following state and local orders related to the pandemic. During fall deer season, hunters must have an unfilled firearms deer hunting permit and a permit to hunt small game. A hunter shall not use a light from a boat to take raccoon or opossum.
Agfc ready to liberalize furbearer hunting rules the arkansas. Available at all agfc regional offices found on page. During modern gun deer season, raccoon and opossum hunters may not hunt during daylight hours. Discussion in hunting clubs and leases started by blueboy 71, feb 8, 2016. New predatorcontrol permit relaxes rules for certain arkansas.
The use of steel leghold traps, dogproof raccoon traps and bodygrip conibear traps is prohibited, except when permitted by fwc. The raccoon is also an economically important species of urban wildlife, and is the primary species responsible for the rapidly growing animal damage control industry. Make lifelong memories and dream trips come true this season. Raccoon control missouri department of conservation. Mar 02, 2014 raccoon hunting 22 cal vs 25 cal with thermal rifle scope. Keep up to date with all the news and changes for the indiana hunting seasons. South dakota raccoon hunting season season dates, application deadlines, license requirements, bag limits and more. With a black mask and a long, ringed tail, the raccoon is easily identifiable, but it is the pet raccoon s habit of dipping food in water that earned it the species name lotor, meaning the washer in latin. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Furbearers are a group of native mammals that have valuable fur. Raccoon hunting 22 cal vs 25 cal with thermal rifle scope.
Trapping and fur dealer licenses may only be purchased at selected mdwfp office, state parks, state lakes, online and by calling 18005gohunt. Hunting raccoons or opossums at night is allowed, but only. The arkansas game and fish commission voted to relax hunting regulations on certain predator species. Please follow guidance from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc and the texas department of state health services. The agency has acquired and purchased land to offer outdoor enthusiasts places to hunt, fish and enjoy the great outdoors. Their curious nature and habit of taking refuge in chimneys and attics, as well as their constant search of food, can lead to conflicts with property owners.
The raccoon procyon lotor is common throughout missouri, including urban and suburban areas. For more information on the 20192020 arkansas hunting season, regulations or licensing, click here. Beaver, coyote, muskrat, nutria, opossum, raccoon, squirrel, striped skunk and nongame wildlife other than migratory birds and endangered species that are causing damage to personal property may be taken during daylight hours or trapped the entire year. Find arkansas hunting seasons, information on deer, turkey, elk, bear and special hunt dates. Raccoon hunting seasons by the arkansas democratgazette published february 14, 2010 at 2. Gopro hog hunting in arkansas with 7mm win mag duration. All of your indiana hunting seasons information can be found on this page. This coming season should be an excellent one, and some proposed changes in the season structure will help hunters in zones 1, 5 and 5a. Arkansas hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. May, 2020 nebraska has a wealth of furbearing species which provide opportunities for wildlife watching, photography, hunting and trapping. People 16 and older must have a valid license to hunt or fish in arkansas. Because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices. Elk found outside of the core elk management zone may be taken during deer season with weapon legal.
Dec 18, 1979 article on raccoon hunting by mule in pocahontas, arkansas. May 20, 2015 hunting is popular in arkansas, drawing both residents and visitors, and the state is rich in public lands where hunting seasons are carefully managed to keep a healthy pool of wildlife thriving. Coyote season arkansas hunting your arkansas hunting. Raccoons tend to be less active during the winter months, but can be active on warm winter nights. The 20192020 arkansas hunting season dates are set. Follow us on facebook and for updates and wildlife hotlines. The beauty of raccoon hunting for me was that i was able to easily include my young family. Raccoon hunting will be allowed from july to the end of march. The arkansas game and fish commission offers some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities around.
The best guide for arkansas hunting seasons 2018, 2019 know. Because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices will be closed to the public until further notice. By the arkansas democratgazette published february 14, 2010 at 2. Article on raccoon hunting by mule in pocahontas, arkansas. Feb 09, 2020 this is the first hunt we filmed for 2020. Follow us on facebook and for updates and wildlife hotlines licenses can be purchased online by clicking the button below, by calling 8003644263, or at any local license dealer.
Dogs may not be used to hunt coyotes during spring turkey season, and they may not be hunted at night. The new regulations will augment small game hunting, thus. Any clubs or leases needing coons killed during the off season. Raccoon furbearers furharvesting hunting kdwpt kdwpt. Hunting, trapping season dates summary includes deer and bear zone. Colony traps with openings no greater than 6 inches in height and 6 inches wide. Forums hunting forums turkey hunting relationship between wild turkey population and raccoons discussion in turkey hunting started by crappiemaster220, may 10, 2011. It was a cold 25 degrees hunting on the banks of the strawberry river, frost covered the ground, moon up bright and the coons were not stirring much. Migratory bird hunters in arkansas 16 or older are required to carry proof of arkansas harvest information program hip. Alligator hunting is only permitted by drawn hunting permit. The commission reserves the right to close seasons, and all regulations, dates and limits summarized.
The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm 16 to 28 in and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg 11 to 57 lb. With 500 remote wooded acres in the ozark mountains of arkansas and an abundance of wild life,pfh provides exclusive guided hunts and lodging for an experience you will never forget. You may hunt wildlife only during an open season for that species. Any clubs or leases needing coons killed during the off. The season dates and bag limits are subject to change at any time based on harvest results. Jul 21, 2019 raccoon hunting will be allowed from july to the end of march. Arkansas muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Furbearer hunting regulations arkansas game and fish. Raccoon hunting is allowed during the statewide furbearer season.
Selected hunters are required to attend a hunter orientation course. Hunting because of public health concerns all arkansas game and fish commission offices will be closed to the public until further notice. They are mostly nocturnal and rest throughout the day. Jan 24, 2019 arkansas hunting seasons 2018 2019 by ryan harris published january 24, 2019 last updated january 23, 2019 for a passionate hunter like you, this is a place with all essential information about arkansas hunting seasons. By the end of the 201516 season, she had treed over 70 raccoons, most of them by herself. However, as the hunting season progressed, the dog began to progress significantly.
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