Also known as: Fox squirrel, red squirrel (colloquial)
The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in Arkansas and is distinguished from the eastern gray squirrel by its larger size and reddish-brown coloration. Fox squirrels prefer more open habitats than gray squirrels, including open woodlands, forest edges, and agricultural areas. They are less abundant than gray squirrels but offer an excellent complementary small game hunting opportunity during the same May-through-February season.
Hunting Season
May 15, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Fox Squirrel in Arkansas
Fox squirrel season in Arkansas runs May 15 โ Feb 28, same as gray squirrel. Combined daily bag limit with gray squirrel is 12, possession 48. Fox squirrels prefer more open habitats than gray squirrels.
When is Fox Squirrel hunting season in Arkansas?
May 15, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026.
What is the bag limit for Fox Squirrel in Arkansas?
12 per day (combined with gray squirrel), 48 possession.
What's another name for Fox Squirrel?
Fox Squirrel is also known as Fox squirrel, red squirrel (colloquial) in Arkansas.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | May 15, 2025 โ Feb 28, 2026. | Link |
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Fox squirrel season in Arkansas runs May 15 โ Feb 28, same as gray squirrel. Combined daily bag limit with gray squirrel | Link |
