Deer Hunter new to AR, lookin for tips
 

<font face='Arial'>Hi all,

I haven't hunted in 10 years. Just getting back into it. Unfortunately, I have run into some hurdles. Wondering if any of you Arkies could/would help me. First, I only rifle hunt (.30-06, .308, 7 mm, etc.), but here (Jonesboro)Zoning regs don't allow that. So I really need to know where there is some good deer hunting as near here as possible to here. Also, what are AR &quot;orange&quot; laws dealing with hunting on private land? I have hunted states that didnt require any orange if on private land. Also, anyone have any idea when rut is around this area? Really, what I need is a new hunting buddy around here. (laughing) Anyone up for it? Would appreciate any help I can get.</font id='Arial'>

One Shot, One Kill
Hunting is the one sport where, if you are playing right, the other team doesn't even know you're playing.

RE: Deer Hunter new to AR, lookin for tips
 

Deersniper...I believe you are wrong about the allowed weapons in your area...nowhere that I know of in Arkansas are modern rifles prohibited during modern gun season...unless maybe you are a member of a club that prohibits them...Arkansas Game and Fish does not. Orange vest and hat are required no matter where you are (I always remove mine once I'm settled, but ALWAYS wear while I'm on the move). The rut should be heating up now...northern parts of the state, such as the Jobo area may be ahead of central and southern. As for quality places to hunt near you, I cant help you much there except to say that I consistently read that deer populations are much lower up there than elsewhere in the state. Here are two resources that can help you research and answer your questions http://www.agfc.com and http://www.ardeerhunting.com The AGFC site has all rules and regs, and the Ardeerhunting site has all the harvest stats for your county and surrounding areas...should be able to use it to decide where to go..also, there is a good message board there where you can probably find a new hunting buddy. Good luck!

RE: Deer Hunter new to AR, lookin for tips
 

SCRIDER1 in that zone I believe its 4a or 5 but it is shotgun only no rifles<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

NEVER HALF A$$ IT GO BALLS OUT

RE: Deer Hunter new to AR, lookin for tips
 

Yep zone 4 and 5 are shotguns w/ slugs,pistols and muzzleloaders. no buckshot.
And that orange you got to have it on. old scrider is just being a rebel when he gets to his stand.
And deersniper as the name implies i'm a south arkansas guy. we have more deer!!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

SOUTH ARKANSAS REBEL

RE: Deer Hunter new to AR, lookin for tips
 

My bad...I didnt know we had any shotgun-only zones in AR. Plus I was drunk. ;) :D