Arkansas Best Times to Hunt
Solunar calendar and moon phase predictions for Arkansas
Best Times to Hunt in Arkansas
Solunar reference for Arkansas hunters: timezone, AR agency rules, and major/minor period guidance tuned to Arkansas-specific notes.
How Arkansas hunters read the solunar calendar
Arkansas-specific timing patterns — what makes AR different from the surrounding region
Two states in one. The Big Woods and Cache River bottoms funnel mallards through flooded green timber from late November into January, and the legendary Stuttgart hunt only really comes alive after a sustained cold front locks shallow water. Meanwhile the deer woods follow a different schedule entirely: Ozark and Ouachita bucks rut hard the first half of November, while Delta herds drag the chasing into late November or early December. Eastern Arkansas waterfowlers spend more time staring at the seven-day forecast over Manitoba than at moon charts — a Canadian system three days out is what fills strap. The September teal opener routinely produces the highest birds-per-hour ratio of the entire flight calendar.
Arkansas Solunar Information
Hunting conditions and wildlife patterns
- Timezone
- Chicago
- Hunting Notes
- Two states in one. The Big Woods and Cache River bottoms funnel mallards through flooded green timber from late November into January, and the legendary Stuttgart hunt only really comes alive after a sustained cold front locks shallow water. Meanwhile the deer woods follow a different schedule entirely: Ozark and Ouachita bucks rut hard the first half of November, while Delta herds drag the chasing into late November or early December. Eastern Arkansas waterfowlers spend more time staring at the seven-day forecast over Manitoba than at moon charts — a Canadian system three days out is what fills strap. The September teal opener routinely produces the highest birds-per-hour ratio of the entire flight calendar.
- Wildlife Agency
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
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The interactive calendar lives on the main tool page. It will pre-load with Arkansas (AR) and the Chicago timezone.
Arkansas Best Times FAQ
Common questions about solunar hunting in Arkansas
What timezone do Arkansas solunar tables use?
The Arkansas calendar runs in the Chicago timezone (America/Chicago). Major and minor periods on this page are already shifted to local AR time, so you can match them directly against your sunrise and sunset. Two states in one. The Big Woods and Cache River bottoms funnel mallards through flooded green timber from late November into January, and the legendary Stuttgart hunt only really comes alive after a sustained cold front locks shallow water. Meanwhile the deer woods follow a different schedule entirely: Ozark and Ouachita bucks rut hard the first half of November, while Delta herds drag the chasing into late November or early December. Eastern Arkansas waterfowlers spend more time staring at the seven-day forecast over Manitoba than at moon charts — a Canadian system three days out is what fills strap. The September teal opener routinely produces the highest birds-per-hour ratio of the entire flight calendar.
What's specific to hunting in Arkansas that changes the timing?
Two states in one. The Big Woods and Cache River bottoms funnel mallards through flooded green timber from late November into January, and the legendary Stuttgart hunt only really comes alive after a sustained cold front locks shallow water. Meanwhile the deer woods follow a different schedule entirely: Ozark and Ouachita bucks rut hard the first half of November, while Delta herds drag the chasing into late November or early December. Eastern Arkansas waterfowlers spend more time staring at the seven-day forecast over Manitoba than at moon charts — a Canadian system three days out is what fills strap. The September teal opener routinely produces the highest birds-per-hour ratio of the entire flight calendar.
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