Arkansas explicitly bans bear wrestling and related exploitation under state law, classifying it as a Class D felony punishable by up to six years in prison and fines. This stems from animal cruelty prevention efforts, allowing seizure and forfeiture of involved bears.
Key Prohibitions
The statute covers promoting, participating in, or profiting from bear wrestling matches; owning/training bears for it; or surgically altering bears (e.g., declawing) for exploitation. Courts can order restitution for the bear’s care post-conviction.
Other Odd Laws
It’s illegal to whistle underwater statewide or use a yo-yo for fishing. In Little Rock, dogs can’t bark after 6 p.m., cows must be walked at specific times (e.g., 9 a.m.-noon), and…..