Arkansas guys

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What all can a non-resident shoot without a non-resident hunting license? I looked at the AFWC site and they say a license is needed for "game" animals. Then looked up "game" animals and did not see groundhogs (woodchuck) listed. Does that mean what it sounds like? What else is considered a "non-game" animal?
 
As far as I know, you will need a license to shoot any animal in Arkansas. We don't have a season for groundhogs. If there isn't a listed season, it isn't open. I think the only exception is maybe english sparrows and armadillos.
 
After extensive telephone research at Commission Headquarters, I have the answer. No hunting license is required to hunt non-protected, non-game mammals. Arkansas non-game mammals include certain bats, shrews, moles, gophers, flying squirrel, chipmunk, lemmings, rats, mice, armadillo, porcupine, WOODCHUCKS, and get this, mountain lion!

Groundhogs are NOT a protected species in AR. Woodchuck may be harvested year round without a license as there is no season or bag limit.
 
I hate when this happens. I talked to a "field officer" and he has a different interpretation of the law. He says, "If there's no declared season, you can't hunt them". Just the opposite of what the Commission says.
 
NASA,

I have been gone for 10 days and just got back and read your post(s). Your last one is what I have been told by AGFC officers. If there isn't a listed season, you can't shoot it. And if there is a listed season, you need a license to shoot it.
 
Rye, that's the contradiction I found, too. The AGFC headquarters told me if it's a "non-protected, non-game mammal" you can shoot it anytime. "Non-protected" means just that. No seasonal protection. In other words, "open" season. The (non-existent) mt. lion is listed as a non-protected, non-game mammal. But then, when I talked to a game warden he said "no". If there is no "season" you can't shoot it at all. It seems like the left hand is not talking to the right hand.

Why do they list lion if there are supposedly none there? You don't have jaguar or carribou either, but they weren't put on the list.

When management and enforcement can't agree on interpretation of the laws, it's time for some NEW management.
 
I am sure that there are mountain lions in Arkansas. I have talked to several people who swear by them, and have even seen one from on a gamecam picture, from someone in Central Arkansas.

I would go on a limb and say that, if you shot one (mt. lion), you would get in big trouble. But then at least, the AGFC couldn't deny that they exist in the state.
 
I was planning on shooting some G-hogs at my sisters place by Paris. Now I'm not sure if that's a good idea.
 


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