Arkansas’ second special youth deer hunt is this weekend

The second of Arkansas’ two Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunts kicks off this weekend.

The special youth hunt will be open Jan. 6-7 in all Arkansas hunting zones. The first of the two special youth hunts was held in early November.

All youth hunters are reminded they must have a free customer ID number. Those numbers can be obtained by visiting agfc.com.

Only hunters six to 15-years-old may harvest deer during this weekends special youth modern gun deer hunt. Youths who have not completed hunter education must be under the direct supervision of an adult at least 21 years old. Mentors may not hunt any species during the hunt. All zone bag limits apply during the youth hunt and the use of dogs is prohibited.

Bowhunters may hunt during the youth hunt, but must wear hunter orange or chartreuse. Some WMAs and NWRs have permit-based youth seasons, or are otherwise closed to hunting during youth season, so make sure to check local regulations.

Arkansas’ deer season comes to an official close with the end of archery on Feb. 29.