Arkansas · Mast reports
Arkansas mast crop reports.
Arkansas's deer herd depends heavily on Ozark and Ouachita white and red oak mast. Mast variability is meaningful between the rocky upland forests and the bottomland hardwoods. AGFC has flagged mast availability as a key driver of deer movement and harvest patterns.
White Oak · Red Oak · Live Oak · Hickory
2025
good
Preliminary reports suggest a strong mast year across the Ozarks; Delta variable.
2024
fair
Recovery, with red oak performing better than white oak in most regions.
2023
poor
Mid-South mast failure year affected much of Arkansas, especially white oak in the Ozarks.
2022
good
Solid white and red oak production across the Ozarks and Ouachitas.
Bield Hunt earns its predictions.
14-day free trial. No credit card. Cancel anytime.