WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County has enacted an emergency burn ban effective immediately due to dry conditions and the heightened risk of wildfires. In an order signed by Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney on Tuesday, August 19, the court directed that “a burn ban is issued for Bradley County” and instructed all residents to refrain…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair and Livestock Show is set for September 3-6, 2025, and organizers have announced major upgrades to this year’s event. Fair officials said they have added 20 brand-new livestock pens on fresh concrete, expanded wash racks, and doubled the size of the show ring. The improvements are designed to…
WARREN, Ark. – Donald Hamilton and Thomas Frazer were recently recognized for their longtime commitment to conservation efforts in Bradley County. Both men were presented with lapel pins in appreciation of their 15 years of service on the L’Aigle Creek Conservation Board. The board plays a vital role in overseeing conservation practices and protecting natural…
WARREN, Ark. 8-17-25 — The Bradley County Extension Office has announced the lineup of fall 4-H clubs, inviting local youth to join and build new skills, friendships, and leadership abilities. Classes will begin in September and are open to children across a wide range of ages. The fall schedule includes: Organizers encourage families to sign…
LITTLE ROCK – Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock for the 34th Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame, presented by Banded, Aug. 23. The banquet celebrates conservation icons in The Natural State and serves as a major fundraiser to help advance the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s…
By Jim HarrisManaging Editor, Arkansas Wildlife Magazine LITTLE ROCK — Four of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management areas will provide the rare opportunity of permit hunting for doves when the season opens Sept. 6. These four WMAs will be open only to permit winners for dove hunts either Saturday or Sunday of the first…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — The 2025-26 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook is at the printer and should be showing up in sporting goods stores and license dealers across the state within the next two weeks. Hunters looking to get a sneak peek at the season dates and regulations for this fall’s hunting seasons can download a…
SPRINGDALE — In just over a month, the best 40 cooking teams to crawl out of a tent and fire up a Coleman stove will be flexing their campfire cooking muscle as they prepare the most versatile wild-game meat available in Arkansas. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and…
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and its conservation partners have completed initial revisions to the Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, the guiding document for conserving Arkansas’s most at-risk species and their habitats in The Natural State. As part of the revision process, the AGFC is asking for public comments on the plan,…
LONOKE – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced last week the upcoming launch of its Legacy Lunker Program, an angler-based initiative set to celebrate and significantly enhance the future of bass fishing in The Natural State. Officially launching Jan. 1, 2026, the program combines Arkansas’s rich angling culture with cutting-edge science. “Arkansas is The Natural State,…
LITTLE ROCK – When the heat index pushes into the triple digits on a regular basis, many Arkansans pack up and head to the lake for a day on the water. Whether you’re catching fish or catching rays, the added stress and fatigue of the sun and waves can sneak up on you if you…
Article submitted: BULL SHOALS — Daniel Bridgmon, an 11-year-old angler from Midway (Baxter County), was fishing with his father June 14 below Bull Shoals Dam when he managed to land a 1-pound, 15-ounce white sucker that later proved to be the first entry ever into Arkansas’s record books for the species. Although their intention was…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County’s Asher Weaver earned top honors at the 4-H State O’Rama held today on the University of Arkansas campus, taking First Place in the Bait Casting Competition. The Bradley County Extension Office gave Weaver a public shoutout for his achievement, calling it a “great job” and celebrating his success in the…
Race Frazer of Warren represented Southern Arkansas University (SAU) at the National Ducks Unlimited Banquet held this past weekend in Memphis, Tennessee. Frazer was on hand to accept several national awards recognizing SAU’s Ducks Unlimited chapter for its exceptional fundraising efforts. The chapter received three notable honors: The recognition highlights SAU’s strong support of Ducks…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members enjoyed a packed schedule of fun and learning this week, featuring both a hands-on wildlife education session and a multi-day Cooking Camp. The week began with a visit from Mrs. Lynn of Drew County 4-H, who taught participants how to identify animal tracks. Campers even got to create…
Article submitted HEBER SPRINGS — According to Sgt. Sydney Grant, Boating Law Administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 118 Arkansas Game Wardens worked a heightened enforcement detail over the Independence Day Weekend to increase boating safety on one of the state’s busiest boating holidays. At the end of the weekend more than 2,474…
Article submitted ARKADELPHIA — As the summer sun drives most creatures to shady areas for a little cooler environment, fish are on the move to find comfort in the deepest cover where they can comfortably live. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a list of thousands of fish attractors at agfc.com to help anglers…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Most hunting seasons are still a few months away, but it’s a great time to renew your license to make sure you’re ready for the next year of memories. Arkansas annual fishing licenses expire one year from the date of purchase, but hunting licenses expired June 30. Your hunting license…
WARREN, Ark. – With temperatures climbing past 95°F in much of the state, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is reminding gardeners that summer is officially here—and it’s a critical time for planting and planning in the garden. According to their July gardening update, hot weather can slow plant production, so proper crop selection and timing…
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Despite the soaring summer temperatures, local 4-H youth from Bradley County made the most of a fun and educational day at the Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff. The trip was part of the organization’s ongoing summer programming and gave young participants an opportunity to explore nature, learn about Arkansas…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Between summer camps and family vacations, finding fun activities to fill summer’s long weeks can frustrate both children and parents. To combat boredom and keep costs low, experts with the Cooperative Extension Service suggest taking advantage of local opportunities and getting creative with…