Arkansas Special Active-Duty Military & Veteran Waterfowl Hunt
Statewide, Arkansas wildlife management areas statewide · Statewide special waterfowl hunt
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Scheduled February 6–7, 2027; review current Arkansas regulations, area rules and required credentials.
February 6–7, 2027, on Arkansas wildlife management areas. Active-duty service members and qualifying Veterans may hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers; WMA hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Veterans must have served in a combat zone and been discharged under honorable conditions. Hunters need an active hunting license and required stamps, plus proof of eligibility. A special WMA permit is not required for this hunt
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Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Veterans who served in a combat zone and were honorably discharged; active-duty military, including qualifying Guard and Reserve service.
Cost
Active hunting license and required state/federal stamps; costs vary. Nonresidents should review additional license and permit requirements.
Organization: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission · official season dates and regulations
2027-02-07 · Veterans honorably discharged or released, and active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve on active duty other than training. Proof of status required.
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View detailsAdventures · Virginia statewide; follow local wildlife management area rules
2027-02-06 · Qualifying Veterans with honorable discharge/release and active-duty military, including Guard and Reserve on active duty other than for training. Carry DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military ID, or Active Duty ID.
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