Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’s two-weekend alligator season wrapped up in the predawn light Monday morning, and when the last harvested alligator was checked, hunters had tallied 205 alligators, narrowly edging out the previous record of 202 harvested in 2023. According to AGFC Herpetologist Amanda Bryant, hunters surpassed the initial quota of 204 with…
Article submitted MT. JUDEA — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been notified that the Arkansas State Crime Lab has determined that a death near Sam’s Throne Campground on Arkansas Highway 123 in Newton County was the result of an animal mauling. The AGFC has been working with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and…
LITTLE ROCK — Cooler weather has many deer hunters heading to the woods to set up their hunting stands for the coming archery opener on Sept. 27, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all hunters to double-check all of their equipment before they climb into a tree and always wear a…
LITTLE ROCK — The regular archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 27, and for many hunters, that means it will be the first weekend to bring home a deer for the freezer. Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission continue to track chronic wasting disease and give themselves a little extra peace of…
BENTON — Anyone looking to improve the wildlife habitat or aquatic habitat on their property should make plans to attend the inaugural Natural State Private Lands Expo from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Benton Event Center in Saline County. Since the inception of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Private Lands Habitat Division,…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 30. Becoming a game warden is much more than just checking hunting and fishing licenses. Wardens are integral members of the conservation community. In addition to ensuring hunting and…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is in the process of updating its management plan for trout in the Greers Ferry and Beaver lakes tailwaters and is starting the process with a survey to gauge public perceptions about these two trout fisheries. The survey is available at www.agfc.com/troutsurvey and will remain open until Sept.…
The Bradley County Fair & Livestock Show hosted its first-ever Duck Calling Contest on Saturday, drawing competitors eager to show off their calling skills in front of the community. Beau Ferguson earned first place in the contest, followed by Eric Corker in second place and Jase Cathey in third. Each winner received a custom wooden…
LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally released its annual Waterfowl Population Status report for the 2025 survey year on Tuesday, and hunters may see a familiar tone to last year’s report. According to the report, an estimated 34 million ducks were present in the traditional survey area across Canada and the…
WARREN, Ark. – Thomas C. Brunson Elementary has introduced a new after-school program this year—the Brunson Bass Busters Fishing Club. The group, made up of students excited to learn the basics of fishing, will be meeting throughout the year to gain hands-on experience and enjoy time outdoors. Faculty members say the club is designed to…
LITTLE ROCK — Fast action and the excitement of wing-shooting during an Arkansas dove season as summer draws to a close are back again this weekend. Nineteen of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management areas will offer acreage dedicated to public access dove hunting when the season opens Saturday, Sept. 6. Another four…
WARREN, Ark. – The Bradley County Fair is adding a new twist to this year’s festivities with the First Annual Duck Calling Contest, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place on the fairgrounds in Warren and invites participants of all ages to showcase their best duck-calling skills. An…
By Sarah Baxter,AGFC Fisheries Communications Specialist HOT SPRINGS — The “dog days” of summer may be behind us, but Arkansas has plenty of hot days ahead before fall arrives. Night fishing on The Natural State’s large reservoirs can be an exciting way to beat the heat and experience our lakes in a whole new way. …
LITTLE ROCK — The brief respite from triple-digit temperatures has many hunters breaking out their bows for the first time in a few months and checking their equipment to get back to the woods. The first of those opportunities will be Sept. 6-8, when Arkansas’s early buck-only hunt will kick off for the second year…
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…