Jefferson County deer harvest: Arkansas, 2022-23 to 2024-25
Hunters checked 2,807 deer in Jefferson County in the 2024-25 season: 1,238 antlered bucks, 153 button bucks and 1,416 does (AGFC's deer check records). That is 3.2 deer per square mile of land, 31st of Arkansas's 75 counties by total. The count was 1% above 2023-24 (2,776). The county lies in deer zones 9, 12 and 16.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: AGFC's deer check records to the 2024-25 season.
Jefferson CountyAGFC WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 2,807 (1,238 antlered bucks, 1,416 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.2, 51st of 75 |
| Highest of the three seasons | 2,807 in 2024-25 |
| Taken with a gun | 86% in 2024-25 |
| Deer zones | Zone 9, Zone 12, Zone 16 |
| Land area | 872.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 7,048 acres |
| Towns | Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer and Wabbaseka |
How many deer are killed in Jefferson County each season?
| Season | Deer checked | Antlered bucks | Button bucks | Does | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,807 | 1,238 | 153 | 1,416 | 3.2 |
| 2023-24 | 2,776 | 1,207 | 160 | 1,409 | 3.2 |
| 2022-23 | 2,617 | 1,144 | 101 | 1,372 | 3 |
| Season | Modern gun | Straight-wall rifle | Muzzleloader | Archery | Crossbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,314 | 95 | 96 | 162 | 140 |
| 2023-24 | 2,215 | 115 | 214 | 146 | |
| 2022-23 | 2,123 | 181 | 211 | 102 |
Source: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25, counted by FilledTag by county, sex and weapon. County counts include deer taken on WMAs. Per square mile uses the county's 872.3 square miles of land (Census).
Where is the public hunting land in Jefferson County?
| WMA | Acres in Jefferson County | Deer on the whole WMA, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| George H. Dunklin Jr. Bayou Meto WMA | 7,048 | 63 |
Acres measured by FilledTag on AGFC WMA boundaries and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
How does Jefferson County compare with its neighbors?
| County | Deer, 2024-25 | Antlered bucks | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 2,807 | 1,238 | 3.2 |
| Arkansas County | 4,427 | 2,224 | 4.5 |
| Cleveland County | 3,901 | 1,693 | 6.5 |
| Grant County | 3,978 | 1,784 | 6.3 |
| Lincoln County | 2,462 | 1,104 | 4.4 |
| Lonoke County | 2,043 | 1,028 | 2.6 |
| Pulaski County | 2,761 | 1,296 | 3.6 |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Jefferson County, Arkansas last season?
Hunters checked 2,807 deer in Jefferson County in the 2024-25 season: 1,238 antlered bucks, 153 button bucks and 1,416 does, by AGFC's deer check records.
How were deer taken in Jefferson County?
In 2024-25: 2,314 by modern gun, 162 by archery, 140 by crossbow, 96 by muzzleloader and 95 by straight-wall cartridge rifle.
Is there public hunting land in Jefferson County?
Yes. AGFC's map puts George H. Dunklin Jr. Bayou Meto WMA (7,048 acres in the county) in Jefferson County.
What deer zone is Jefferson County in?
Jefferson County lies in Zone 9 (145,063 acres), Zone 12 (200,704 acres) and Zone 16 (240,604 acres), measured on AGFC's zone map. Seasons are set by zone; see each zone's page.
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer harvest: AGFC deer check records, 2022-23 to 2024-25.
- Deer zones: AGFC deer zones. Public land: AGFC WMA boundaries; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries. County land area: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Numbers are copied from AGFC and the Census Bureau or measured from public maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag.
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