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Apply for a WMA deer hunting permit by July 1

Apply for a WMA deer hunting permit by July 1

By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Hunters can apply now until July 1 to hunt deer on some of Arkansas’ more popular wildlife management areas. Application for permit-only hunts can made online.

Applicants for WMA deer hunt permits must provide a $5 nonrefundable processing fee at the time of application for each hunt for which they apply. If successful, they will receive their permit without any additional fees.

Each hunter may submit one application for each type of permit hunt: youth hunt, archery, muzzleloader and modern gun. Hunters must be at least 6 years old to apply for any WMA permit hunts.

Hunters applying for youth hunts must be at least 6, but no older than 15, the day the hunt begins. To apply, they must have a Customer ID in the licensing system. They or their legal guardian must create a new profile with their correct age before the system will show any options to apply for a youth permit hunt. Additionally, youth must use their own customer ID when checking any big game in Arkansas.

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