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Turkey Zone 1
Arkansas, United States
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About Turkey Zone 1
Turkey Zone 1 is a turkey zone in Arkansas, United States, set by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. It covers about 66,293 km² (25,596 mi²). Towns inside it include Little Rock, Fort Smith, Conway, North Little Rock, Benton and Hot Springs.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 66,293 km²
- Area (miles)
- 25,596 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13,207 km² of public or protected land inside it, 20% 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 | 10,273 | 15% |
| Little Rock | 1,349 | 2% |
| Unknown | 930 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 380 | under 1% |
| Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge | 111 | under 1% |
| POND CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 109 | under 1% |
| Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge | 62 | under 1% |
| BALD KNOB NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 62 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 168 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 11, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 11, 2027 | males source |
| Bobcat | Apr 19, 2027 to May 9, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 19, 2027 to May 9, 2027 | males 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Zone 1?
About 66,293 km² (25,596 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Zone 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 13,207 km² of public or protected land, 20% 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 Turkey Zone 1?
This page lists 4 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 Turkey Zone 1?
In the same unit system: Turkey Zone 1A, Turkey Zone 2 and Turkey Zone 2A.
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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.