deer zone · Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Zone 16
Arkansas, United States
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About Zone 16
Zone 16 is a deer zone in Arkansas, United States, set by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. It covers about 2,954 km² (1,140 mi²). Towns inside it include Pine Bluff and Dumas.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 16
- Area
- 2,954 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,140 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 153 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 130 | 4% |
| Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge | 9.1 | under 1% |
| FELSENTHAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 9.1 | under 1% |
| Little Rock | 9.1 | under 1% |
| City of Pine Bluff | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge | 1.5 | under 1% |
| DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 1.5 | under 1% |
| City of Dumas | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 28, 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 Zone 16
- 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 Zone 16 (deer zone)?
About 2,954 km² (1,140 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 16?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 153 km² of public or protected land, 5% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 16?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone 16?
In the same unit system: Zone 9, Zone 12, Zone 16A and Zone 17.
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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.