bear zone · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Bear Zone 1
Arkansas, United States
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About Bear Zone 1
Bear Zone 1 is a bear zone in Arkansas, United States, set by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. It covers about 42,227 km² (16,304 mi²). Towns inside it include Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, North Little Rock, Bentonville and Bella Vista.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 42,227 km²
- Area (miles)
- 16,304 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,920 km² of public or protected land inside it, 14% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 4,199 | 10% |
| Little Rock | 821 | 2% |
| Unknown | 447 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 378 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 49 | under 1% |
| City of Fayetteville | 15 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 4.5 | under 1% |
| CITY OF BENTONVILLE | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 14 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 9, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | archery source |
| American black bear | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | firearm source |
| American black bear | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Zone 1
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear Zone 1?
About 42,227 km² (16,304 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Zone 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,920 km² of public or protected land, 14% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Zone 1?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear Zone 1?
In the same unit system: Bear Zone 2 and Bear Zone 7.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.