yes if you have been here for 60 days and declare Arkansas as home state (can not have a Ca license)...
Do I qualify as a resident? ?
Any person who physically inhabits a bona fide residence within Arkansas for at least 60 days and declares themselves a full time resident. ?
Full time students of Arkansas schools, colleges or universities (with proof of enrollment)
? Residents who are full time students of schools outside of Arkansas ?
Active-duty military personnel assigned to duty stations in Arkansas ?
Active-duty military who were Arkansas Residents when entering service regardless of where they are stationed
Go to the game and fish website, I saw that there were still permits and you can research the WMA around little rock, or head west to the Ozarks, lots of good areas open to public.
Archery season starts Sept 22 so you have about 2 months to scout and get ready