Saline River News

AGFC launches outdoor education student club and competition

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is forging a new path to further bring nature into the classroom and increase opportunities for Arkansas students to build outdoor skills and conservation knowledge. AGFC is launching “Generation Conservation,” a science-based student outdoor recreation and conservation club, that will culminate in a two-day state summit…

Pintail bag limit increased for 2025-26 waterfowl season, special teal hunt shortened

Pintail bag limit increased for 2025-26 waterfowl season, special teal hunt shortened

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas duck hunters will be able to put a couple of extra pintails in their daily bag if the opportunity presents itself this winter, according to an interim harvest strategy being implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the four Flyway Councils.  Arkansas’s 2025-26 waterfowl season will be…

Moro Bay State Park Remains Temporarily Closed Due to Rising Ouachita River Levels

Moro Bay State Park Remains Temporarily Closed Due to Rising Ouachita River Levels

MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-11-25 – Moro Bay State Park this week announced a temporary closure due to rising waters from the Ouachita River, which is currently at 87.00 feet and continuing to rise. According to the park’s statement, the National Weather Service is predicting the river could crest between Sunday and Monday, with an…

Moro Bay State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Ouachita River Flooding

Moro Bay State Park Temporarily Closed Due to Ouachita River Flooding

MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-10-25 – Moro Bay State Park in Bradley County has been temporarily closed due to rising floodwaters from the Ouachita River, according to a public announcement shared Thursday morning. Park officials reported the river had reached 85 feet at the Bay earlier in the day, with a concerning rise of nearly…

2024 boating accident report shows continued issue of low life-jacket use among victims

2024 boating accident report shows continued issue of low life-jacket use among victims

HOT SPRINGS – According to the recently released 2024 Year-End Boating Accident Report compiled by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, life jacket wear continues to be one of the largest shortfalls among Arkansas boaters when it comes to enjoying the water safely.  Only 20 percent of the 207 individuals involved in boating accidents last year were…

Stay safe during sunny winter floats

Stay safe during sunny winter floats

LITTLE ROCK — An arctic winter blast followed by spring-like temperatures sends some of us with cabin fever scurrying to load up boats and head for the water. By Kirsten BartlowAGFC Watchable Wildlife Program Coordinator With proper planning, late winter is a great time to paddle in Arkansas – waterfowl season is over, most blood-sucking…