Tag a deer in Arkansas by validating your license and attaching the tag to the animal before moving it.

To tag a deer in Arkansas, hunters must first ensure they have a valid hunting license and appropriate deer tags. Immediately after harvesting a deer, the hunter must complete the tag with their name, date, zone, and county, then attach it securely to the deer before moving it from the kill site. This ensures compliance with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) regulations.

Arkansas deer tagging requirements

• Valid hunting license and deer tags
• Complete tag with hunter's name, date, zone, and county
• Attach tag before moving deer from harvest site
• Tag must remain attached until processed for consumption

Step-by-step deer tagging process

1. Harvest deer and confirm you have valid license and tags
2. Fill out the tag completely with required information
3. Attach tag to the deer using the provided tie or string
4. Secure tag to antler beam, ear, or leg before moving deer

Deer tag validation and reporting

After tagging, hunters must validate their harvest through the AGFC's online system, mobile app, or by phone. This step is required within 24 hours of harvest and before transporting the deer across county lines. Validation provides a confirmation number that must be recorded on the tag.

Tagging violations and penalties