002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 143 - 06.05 Firearms Prohibited While Archery or Crossbow Hunting

It is unlawful to have a firearm in one's immediate possession while hunting bear, deer or turkey with archery tackle.

EXCEPTIONS:

A. Legal firearms when and where a firearms bear or deer season is open.
B. Hunters of a deer camp enrolled in the Deer Management Assistance Program who has been issued an Unrestricted Weapon Antlerless Permit or Management Buck Permit may hunt deer in compliance with the terms of the Permit.
C. Persons tracking wounded big game in compliance with Code 08.09.
D. Persons with a legally possessed handgun.

PENALTY: Class 1

Notes

002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 143
Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 49, Number 08, Effective 8/5/2024

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