Mallards on shallow water at Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Arkansas.
Mallards at Overflow National Wildlife Refuge. *

Overflow NWR Posts 2026–27 Access Permit, Archery Deer Dates

Overflow National Wildlife Refuge near Parkdale has issued 2026–27 Public Use Regulations requiring a signed Refuge Access Permit for all users.

Per the brochure: archery/crossbow deer runs Sept. 26–Jan. 31 (three deer total, no more than one buck). Overflow sits in AGFC’s Tier 2 CWD zone. Special youth turkey apps are accepted in January; the Youth Only Waterfowl Unit is a draw hunt with applications accepted in October. Refuge HQ: 3858 Highway 8 E, Parkdale, AR 71661; 870-473-2869.

Sources: Overflow NWR Public Use Regulations 2026–27 (FWS); FWS — Hunting at Overflow NWR

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