002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 148

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024

Rule 002.01.24-148 - 06.02 Certain Firearms And Ammunition Prohibited During Modern Gun Deer Seasons

A. It is unlawful to hunt deer during statewide modern gun deer seasons with:

1. Prohibited alternative firearms described in Code 06.03 (B-F);

2. Any .410 shotguns using ammunition other than slugs;

3. Any shotguns using shot smaller than No. 4 buckshot;

4. Handguns with either:

i. Barrels shorter than 4 inches,

ii. Conventional straight-walled calibers less than .30, or

iii. Bottleneck-case calibers less than .22;

5. Rifles or handguns using rimfire cartridges in compliance with Code 06.11;

6. Any centerfire rifle smaller than .22 caliber; or

7. Air Rifles, except big bore air rifles that meet all of the following requirements:

i. A minimum of .40 caliber;

ii. Produce a minimum of 400 foot pounds of muzzle energy;

iii. Are charged via an external tank; and

iv. Propels a single, expandable slug.

B. It also is unlawful for any person to hunt deer during modern gun deer seasons in Deer Zones 4 or 5 with any firearms other than the following:

1. Shotguns (.410 or larger) with slugs only;

2. Legal alternative firearms (Code 06.03);

3. Handguns having barrels no less than 4 inches in length and chambered specifically for straight-wall centerfire cartridge cases less than .30 caliber; or

4. Big bore air rifles that meet all of the following requirements:

i. A minimum of .40 caliber;

ii. Produce a minimum of 400 foot pounds of muzzle energy;

iii. Are charged via an external tank; and iv. Propel a single, expandable slug.

EXCEPTION:

During Modern gun season only: Longbows, compound bows or crossbows capable of firing or holding ready-to-fire more than one arrow or bolt simultaneously or in succession without the string being re-cocked between shots.

PENALTY: Class 1

002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 148

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 49, Number 08, Effective 8/5/2024