Also known as: Timberdoodle, woodcock, bogsucker
The American woodcock, also known as the timberdoodle, is a unique migratory game bird found in Arkansas during fall and winter. Woodcocks have a distinctive long bill used to probe for earthworms, large eyes set high on the head, and an elaborate courtship display. They inhabit moist bottomland forests, young forest regrowth, and alder thickets. Arkansas's woodcock season runs from November through December with conservative bag limits.
Hunting Season
Nov 1 โ Dec 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting American Woodcock in Arkansas
American woodcock season in Arkansas runs Nov 1 โ Dec 15. Daily bag limit of 3, possession limit of 9. HIP registration required. Woodcock are found in moist bottomland forests and young forest habitats.
When is American Woodcock hunting season in Arkansas?
Nov 1 โ Dec 15, 2025.
What is the bag limit for American Woodcock in Arkansas?
3 per day, 9 possession.
What's another name for American Woodcock?
American Woodcock is also known as Timberdoodle, woodcock, bogsucker in Arkansas.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Nov 1 โ Dec 15, 2025. | Link |
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | American woodcock season in Arkansas runs Nov 1 โ Dec 15. Daily bag limit of 3, possession limit of 9. HIP registration | Link |
