Duck season in Arkansas for 2024-2025 will run from November 23, 2024, to January 25, 2025. The daily bag limit is six ducks, and the possession limit is 18. Only three mallards (no more than two of which may be female) may be included in the daily bag, and only six mallards may be included in the possession limit. Scaup have a daily bag limit of two, with a possession limit of four. Canvasbacks have a daily bag limit of one, with a possession limit of two.
Duck hunting is a popular sport in Arkansas, and the state has a long history of duck hunting. The first duck hunting season in Arkansas was held in 1879. Duck hunting provides a valuable source of recreation for Arkansans and contributes to the state’s economy.
