• This year, we’re emphasizing the importance of early registration. However, walk-up registration at the orientation will be allowed at an additional $5 charge.
• YOU MUST FILL OUT THE PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FORMS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS!!!
• Your CID# (AGFC Customer ID) will be required on all forms/screens in order to register. (All hunters need an AGFC Customer ID to check big-game animals and participate in permit hunts. Hunters under 16 who do not have a license must obtain a free Customer ID through the AGFC’s online licensing system or an authorized AGFC license vendor.)
• Register for the Urban Hunt. {Cost is $50 (which is a $15 registration fee + $35 Orientation fee) or $55 for those that did not preregister}
• Take the Bowhunter and Crossbow Education Class online {The current cost is $30 per class}  This is a mandatory class that all participants must attend. If you are shooting a compound or tradtional bow, you must have the Bowhunter class.  If you are using a crossbow, you must have the Bowhunter and Crossbow classes.  ***If you take the online course, you will get the Field Day portion online also***  IBEP Bowhunter Online Education    ICEP Crossbow Online Education
• Attend an Urban Hunt Orientation. This is a mandatory event that all participants must attend. You only have to attend one orientation each year. It will provide you with the necessary information for all the urban hunts. You must get your tags from each city you plan to hunt in.  ***PLEASE CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU ATTEND THE ORIENTATION***
• Pass a shooting proficiency test. This test ensures that all participants can handle their chosen weapon safely and effectively. You must show your skills at the orientation and shoot 3 arrows in the kill zone.
• You must meet the minimum age requirement of each city that you plan to hunt and have a valid AGFC Sportsman hunting license.

***Proficiency Shooting Is MANDATORY for EVERYONE participating in the Urban Hunts!!! NO EXEMPTIONS!!!*** 

!!!YOU MUST QUALIFY WITH EVERY WEAPON (CROSSBOW, COMPOUND, TRADITIONAL) YOU PLAN TO USE IN THE URBAN HUNT. USE YOUR MOST PROFICIENT WEAPON (CROSSBOW, COMPOUND, TRADITIONAL) ON THE FIRST TRY!!! ONCE YOU FAIL TO QUALIFY WITH A WEAPON, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO QUALIFY WITH ADDITIONAL WEAPONS!!! ***YOU MUST BRING 3 ARROWS TO SHOOT!!!***

***2025-26 Urban Deer Hunt Dates***

All urban deer hunts will open on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, and close on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.   

 ***Fairfield Bay will open Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, and close Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026***

The following list contains the cities that will be hosting an Urban Hunt. The updated protocol for each city has been posted, but the maps still need to be updated. So, please keep checking back for updates.

The location of the Donation Coolers will be:

Department of Public Safety Storage Building (Fairfield Bay)

101 Little Rock Rd.

Fairfield Bay, AR 72088

(877) 967-7577

Razorback Archery (Horseshoe Bend and Cherokee Village)

Orientation Schedule

  Orientation 1 – July 12, 2025 ***You must have three arrows to shoot***

    ***Russellville***

  Orientation 2 – July 19, 2025 ***You must have 3 arrows to shoot***

Razorback Archery

10640 US Hwy 62

Ash Flat, AR 72513