Last several years in AR have been a bust. No sustained winter weather in AR during December/Jan so duck numbers have been down. I'd look to Missouri or Kansas, but you never know what Mother Nature has in store. AR could be lights out hunting next year. Bust A Duck Guide service in Central AR does a good job. I've hunted with them several times and have always been pleased with property, lodging and guides. You can hunt fields, timber, river from the same lodge.