Also known as: Mink
The American mink is a semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal found throughout Arkansas along rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. Smaller and more slender than river otters, minks are excellent swimmers with partially webbed feet and dense, water-repellent fur. They feed on fish, crayfish, frogs, and small mammals. In Arkansas, mink are classified as furbearers with hunting and trapping seasons from September through February.
Hunting Season
Sept 1, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026. Daytime only.
Bag Limit: No bag limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting American Mink in Arkansas
American mink may be hunted in Arkansas from Sept 1 โ Feb 28. Daytime only. No bag limit. Trapping season: Nov 9 โ Feb 28.
When is American Mink hunting season in Arkansas?
Sept 1, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026. Daytime only.
What's another name for American Mink?
American Mink is also known as Mink in Arkansas.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sept 1, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026. Daytime only. | Link |
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | American mink may be hunted in Arkansas from Sept 1 โ Feb 28. Daytime only. No bag limit. Trapping season: Nov 9 โ Feb 2 | Link |



