PLAN YOUR ARKANSAS WATERFOWL HUNT
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about guided hunts, self-guided hunts, lodging, pricing, equipment, licensing and what to expect during your Arkansas trip.
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Arkansas Waterfowl Hunt FAQ
These answers cover the most common questions we receive. Contact the guide service directly for date-specific availability, current field conditions and trip details.
General Hunt Questions
Arkansas County Guide Service operates in the Stuttgart-area region of Arkansas. The business address published on the website is 203 Elizabeth, Almyra, Arkansas 72003. Hunt locations may vary based on bird movement and current field conditions.
The guide service offers guided morning duck hunts, morning and evening specklebelly goose hunts, snow goose conservation hunts and self-guided duck hunts. Lodging can also be added to a hunting trip.
Depending on current bird activity, guided duck hunts may take place in flooded timber, swamps, oxbow lakes, buckbrush areas, cypress brakes or flooded agricultural fields. Goose hunts are generally conducted in flooded or dry agricultural fields.
The website states that Arkansas County Guide Service has access to more than 40,000 acres of waterfowl property and more than 40 duck-blind locations in the Stuttgart-area region.
No. Waterfowl are wild animals, and weather, migration, pressure and feeding patterns can change quickly. The team scouts and adjusts hunt locations to provide the best available opportunity, but bird numbers and harvest cannot be guaranteed.
The guide team scouts throughout the season and evaluates current bird movement, weather, water, wind and feeding activity. The morning location is selected based on the best available setup rather than using the same blind every day.
Guided Hunt Questions
A guided morning duck hunt includes an experienced guide, a prepared blind or hunting setup and a decoy spread selected for the location. The guide manages the hunt, explains the setup and calls the shots.
Morning guided hunts generally begin at legal shooting light. Exact end times and meeting details should be confirmed with the guide before the hunt.
Groups of six hunters are generally treated as a private guided group rather than being combined with another party. Confirm group arrangements when booking.
The guide team includes experienced waterfowl hunters from Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa and other areas along the flyway. Their backgrounds include flooded timber, rice fields, marshes, agricultural fields and open-water hunting.
Hunters should normally bring their own shotgun and federally approved non-toxic ammunition. Contact the guide service before traveling if you need information about possible rentals or equipment arrangements.
Self-Guided Hunt Questions
The published self-guided rate includes blind rental for a group of up to six hunters in a proven waterfowl area. Hunters are responsible for their own decoys, equipment, calling and hunt management unless rental arrangements are made.
The guide service recommends bringing a minimum of ten dozen decoys and an ATV or UTV for transportation to and from the blinds. Self-guided hunters must also bring their own firearms, ammunition and personal hunting equipment.
The current self-guided information states that self-guided hunts are conducted in flooded fields.
No. The website states that trucks are not permitted on farm roads and that ATV or UTV access is required. The guide service has a zero-tolerance policy regarding driving regular vehicles to the blinds.
The current self-guided rules state that hunts stop at 2 p.m. Evening goose hunts may be available as guided hunts.
No. The guide service specifically states that self-guided hunts are not recommended for hunters making their first trip to Arkansas.
The existing self-guided page lists ATV rentals at $250, shotgun rentals at $150 and decoy rentals at $30 per dozen. Confirm current availability and pricing directly before booking.
Pricing & Lodging Questions
The published price is $325 per person, per day.
Morning and evening specklebelly goose hunts are currently listed at $250 per person, per day.
Snow goose conservation hunts are currently listed at $250 per person, per day.
The current published rate is $750 per day for a group of up to six hunters.
Lodging is currently listed at $50 per person, per night, with a $300-per-night minimum even when the group includes fewer than six guests.
The lodging information lists onsite accommodations, a refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen television, grills and a firepit. The facilities are furnished, but hunters should bring food, drinks and charcoal or other cooking supplies they expect to use.
No. The pricing page states that all deposits are nonrefundable.
Equipment, Licensing & Preparation
Hunters should have a valid Arkansas hunting license, applicable small-game privileges, a Federal Duck Stamp, Arkansas waterfowl privileges and current HIP registration. Requirements can change, so verify current rules before traveling.
Most hunters bring a dependable 12-gauge or 20-gauge shotgun. Contact the guide service if you have questions about your firearm or preferred setup.
Waterfowl hunters must use federally approved non-toxic ammunition. Bring enough shells for every scheduled hunt and confirm current Arkansas regulations before traveling.
Bring warm camouflage clothing, base layers, a waterproof outer layer, gloves, a warm hat, face covering, waterproof footwear and waders appropriate for the hunt. Arkansas winter weather can be mild, wet, windy or extremely cold.
Recommended items include sunglasses, a camera or phone, hand warmers, snacks, drinks, a waterproof bag, an ice chest for harvested birds and cash for guide gratuities.
The existing What to Bring page recommends approximately $20 to $40 per hunter, per hunt, based on the service and experience provided.
Licenses can be purchased through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission licensing system. Always confirm current license, stamp, season and hunter-education requirements before traveling.
OFFICIAL HUNTING INFORMATION
Review Current Arkansas Regulations
Season dates, bag limits, licensing rules and equipment regulations can change. Always review the current Arkansas Game and Fish Commission information before traveling.