Also known as: Snow goose, blue goose, light goose
Snow geese, including the blue morph, migrate through Arkansas in large numbers during fall and spring. These arctic-nesting geese have experienced a population explosion, leading to special conservation order seasons designed to reduce their numbers. Arkansas offers a regular snow goose season with a 20-bird daily limit and a spring Light Goose Conservation Order (February through April) with no bag limit and relaxed regulations.
Hunting Season
Regular: Oct 25 โ Nov 2, Nov 22 โ Dec 1, Dec 10โ23, Dec 27 โ Jan 31. Light Goose Conservation Order: Feb 1โ6 and Feb 9 โ Apr 25, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Snow Goose in Arkansas
Snow goose (light goose) hunting in Arkansas has a regular season with a daily limit of 20, plus a spring Light Goose Conservation Order (FebโApr) with no bag limit. During the Conservation Order, electronic calls and unplugged shotguns are permitted, and no waterfowl stamp or HIP registration is required. A free registration permit is needed.
Do you need a duck stamp for snow goose conservation order?
No. During the Light Goose Conservation Order (FebโApr), no federal duck stamp, Arkansas waterfowl stamp, or HIP registration is needed. A free registration permit is required.
When is Snow Goose hunting season in Arkansas?
Regular: Oct 25 โ Nov 2, Nov 22 โ Dec 1, Dec 10โ23, Dec 27 โ Jan 31. Light Goose Conservation Order: Feb 1โ6 and Feb 9 โ Apr 25, 2026.
What is the bag limit for Snow Goose in Arkansas?
Regular season: 20 per day, no possession limit. Conservation Order: no bag or possession limit.
What's another name for Snow Goose?
Snow Goose is also known as Snow goose, blue goose, light goose in Arkansas.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Regular: Oct 25 โ Nov 2, Nov 22 โ Dec 1, Dec 10โ23, Dec 27 โ Jan 31. Light Goose Conservation Order: Feb 1โ6 and Feb 9 โ | Link |
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Snow goose (light goose) hunting in Arkansas has a regular season with a daily limit of 20, plus a spring Light Goose Co | Link |
