Arkansas Hunting Tags, Stamps & Permits
Species tags, migratory bird stamps, big-game permits, and habitat fees required in Arkansas (8 listed).
Before you buy: Most species tags and stamps are add-ons to a base Arkansas hunting license. Waterfowl hunters aged 16 and older also need a Federal Duck Stamp (required in every state) and state HIP registration where applicable.
| Tag / Stamp / Permit | Residency | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident recreational netting permit | Resident | $25.00 | — | Official |
| White River Border Lakes licence | Resident | $10.00 | Missouri waters of Bull Shoals, Norfork, Table Rock | Official |
| Alligator gar trophy tag | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | $5 application fee | Official |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Resident (DSR) | Resident | $7.00 | Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP also required. Physical stamp mailed for collection; license code is proof of purchase. Expires June 30. | Official |
| Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp – Nonresident (DSN) | Non-resident | $50.00 | Entitles hunting license holders to hunt waterfowl. Federal Duck Stamp and HIP also required. Physical stamp mailed for collection; license code is proof of purchase. Expires June 30. | Official |
| Nonresident 3-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW3) | Non-resident | $40.00 | Required in addition to a valid nonresident hunting licence (NBG or NRH) for waterfowl hunts in certain WMAs during regular duck season. Limit ten 3-day permits per season. | Official |
| Nonresident 30-day WMA Waterfowl Permit (NW30) | Non-resident | $200.00 | Required in addition to a valid nonresident hunting licence (NBG or NRH) for waterfowl hunts in certain WMAs during regular duck season. | Official |
| Harvest Information Program Registration (HIP) | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | Free; register online or through license agents. Hunters must carry proof of HIP registration. | Official |