LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thousands of Arkansans across the state are expected to head into the woods in search of deer this weekend as Arkansas’s modern gun deer hunting season begins on November 8.

The state's deer season is split into several segments, with hunters having already harvested and checked more than 47,700 deer so far during archery season, alternative firearms season, and last weekend’s youth deer hunt, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

AGFC staff expect many hunting camps to extend their opening weekend even further with the Veterans’ Day holiday falling on the Tuesday after opening weekend.

Here are a few things hunters should remember to double-check before heading out:

Check that your hunting license is up-to-date and you’ve downloaded your free deer tag

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