Arkansas Coverage

Arkansas River Valley Duck Migration Forecast

Dardanelle and the Holla Bend country. A narrower corridor than the delta, but the river pool holds ducks when small water locks up.

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Season dates: Arkansas duck season 2026-27, dates and migration timing

When Arkansas River Valley peaks

DuckCast’s season model puts the mallard peak here around mid January. This follows Arkansas's statewide curve; Arkansas River Valley hasn't needed a curve of its own. That is a modelled typical curve, not a prediction for any single year. The actual push depends on cold fronts and freeze-up upstream, which is what the daily score tracks. Always confirm season dates with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

What DuckCast watches upstream of Arkansas River Valley

3 upstream stations feed this region's freeze line: Springfield, Columbia, Poplar Bluff. When those stations ice over, the score here starts climbing before anything changes in the local sky.

Locations stay generalized

Hunter reports for Arkansas River Valley are always shown at the region level. DuckCast never collects or displays exact coordinates, so filing a report here never burns a spot.

Also covered in Arkansas

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Season dates and regulations change. Always verify with Arkansas Game and Fish. DuckCast forecasts conditions, not legal seasons.